Honest Charley Speed Shop
Overview
Honest Charley Speed Shop is a retail and restoration shop in Chattanooga that sells vintage-style parts, reproduction wood wheels, merchandise and offers custom restoration services. The site also houses the Coker Museum collection, with more than 100 classic cars, motorcycles and aircraft on display.
The location doubles as an event venue and tour attraction; public visiting hours and guided tours are listed on the official site and bookings are handled through the site's tour provider. The shop and museum are operated in connection with Coker Tire/Coker Group family holdings.
What to Expect
A working speed shop that blends retail, restoration and an on-site museum collection.
Look out for:
- A retail counter with vintage parts, reproduction wood wheels and branded merchandise.
- Restoration project displays and active shop work—expect a hands-on, mechanical atmosphere.
- The adjoining Coker Museum with 100+ vintage vehicles, motorcycles and some aircraft on view.
- Event and rental spaces used for weddings and corporate functions.
Best way to experience it:
Plan to check the Honest Charley website for posted public hours and book a guided museum tour through the site's booking link if you want a deeper look at the collection. Combine a shop visit with a museum tour to see both parts of the operation.
Things to Note
- Public hours posted on the official site: Tuesday–Saturday, closed Sunday–Monday.
- Museum tours and some visits require booking through the site's tour provider (FareHarbor link on the site).
- The location also operates as an event venue; parts of the space may be reserved for private events.
- Contact the shop by phone (listed on site) for restoration inquiries or special parts orders.
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Today
Closed today, opens tomorrow 10am







