Classics of the Past - Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
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Three garage door artistically painted at a auto shop in downtown Punta Gorda, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM18FCF
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2023
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Located on the corner of US Hwy 41 and West Olympia Avenue in historic downtown Punta Gorda is Steve's Auto Shop. Steve's shop is located in a former gas station and has three garage bays which have been painted to resemble cars sitting in them. The garage art is part of the Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society's mural collection.
The following information is from the mural society walking guide:
"Nostalgia reigns in downtown Punta Gorda. When Steve Feineigle purchased the old gas station on the corner of US 41 North and Olympia in 2003 he wanted to establish a business that was something to be proud of. What better way than with murals? After a slight delay when Hurricane Charley visited us, work commenced and Classics of the Past mural was created.
Steve’s Auto Shoppe features four murals on a building painted in 50’s style highlighting authentic classic cars of the past. On the three service bay doors fronting on US 41 North are a classy red 1957 Thunderbird, a beautiful 1957 Chevrolet and a vintage 1948 Ford. On the Olympia side of the Shoppe is a 1932 Ford Coupe Street Rod.
These are all stunning cars that we can remember and ones that are considered Classic Cars of the past.
The mural was dedicated on April 21, 2005."
ARTIST
Patrick Cleland
LOCATION
Steve’s Auto Shoppe
305 N. Tamiami Trail
SIZE
3 panels 10’ x 10’ each
MURAL CREATION SPONSORS
Steve’s Auto Shoppe
Access to waymark: Private
Admission Fee: No charge
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