Yesterday's Ride

Yesterday’s Ride is a private, appointment-only museum curated by local owner Jim Simpson, featuring restored American cars and trucks alongside vintage signage and gas pumps. The collection emphasizes professionally restored and documented vehicles from the 1930s through the 1980s.

Located in downtown Williamston about 30 minutes south of Greenville, the museum is free to visit by appointment and often opens during town events. Contact Jim Simpson to schedule a visit; the site also highlights unique provenance items like matching-numbers cars and a Wings of Texaco model collection.

A small, hands-on private collection focused on American automotive history. Expect close-up views of restored vehicles and a compact exhibition of roadside and garage memorabilia.

Look out for:

• Professionally restored highlights such as a 1969 Boss 429 and a 1957 Chevy convertible.

• Automotive ephemera: vintage signs, gas pumps, jukebox, pinball machine, and license plates.

• Family and local artifacts tied to Williamston history.

• A mix of American classics and a few later collectibles, like a 1988 Mercedes 560 SL.

Best way to experience it:

Book an appointment with owner Jim Simpson (email or cell listed on the museum site) so you can get a guided walk-through and time to view provenance notes for notable cars.

• Open by appointment only; often opens during local events.

• Admission is free per the museum’s site.

• Contact Jim Simpson (email jim@acehr.com or cell listed on site) to schedule.

• Small indoor space; confirm accessibility and photography preferences when booking.