America’s Packard Museum Spring Fling - The British Invasion: 250 Years of Revolution

About This Event

For America 250, the British are coming! This British Invasion features many British cars and Jon Murden, CEO, National Motor Museum UK. The 2026 Packard Spring Fling will be held on April 24-25, 2026 at America’s Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio. The theme is The British Invasion: 250 Years of Revolution. A new exhibit will open to the public comprised of British cars from all eras, as well as American cars built for the British market. Featured guest speaker Jon Murden, CEO of the National Motor Museum UK, will deliver Saturday remarks, entitled Wheels Across the Atlantic, focused on the cooperation between US and UK auto manufacturers, museums and collectors to bring forth the finest cars in the world. Friday’s Welcome Soiree, sponsored by Hagerty, features a Beatles Tribute band, as well a automotive book signing and a special classic car ride, weather permitting. Saturday’s events begin in the morning with an educational session by Mary Seelhorst, Independent Exhibit Developer and President of the APM Franko-Friedrich Board of Trustees. Attendees will be able to tour a prominent local car collection in the afternoon, and join us for the Spring Fling Gala on Saturday evening. Filled with live and silent auction items, special award presentations, an automotive art show, as well as great music and dancing, the 2026 Packard Spring Fling is a celebration not to be missed!