The DFW Car and Toy Museum, located at 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth, Texas, will host its second Car Swap Meet on Nov. 14-15, 2025. The event, organized by Fort Worth Car Storage, aims to bring together car enthusiasts, collectors, and families for a weekend of automotive discovery.
Running from 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, the swap meet will feature a variety of vendors offering classic and muscle car parts, memorabilia, collectibles, and clothing. Food trucks will be on site to provide refreshments. Admission is free.
Ron Sturgeon, founder and owner of both Fort Worth Car Storage and the DFW Car and Toy Museum, emphasized the event's appeal: "Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply admire, this event offers something for car lovers of all ages." He also encouraged attendees to explore the museum's collection of more than 200 cars and 3,000 rare and collectible toys.
The swap meet tradition traces its roots to the mid-20th century, evolving from flea markets into automotive-focused gatherings that gained popularity in the 1950s as interest in post-World War II classic cars surged. Pioneering events in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Paramount, California, helped shape modern swap meets, which now cater to collectors and restorers seeking hard-to-find parts and accessories.
The DFW Car and Toy Museum, formerly known as DFW Elite Toy Museum, moved to its current location in a 150,000-square-foot facility offering secure, climate-controlled car storage and rental space for corporate events, car clubs, and board meetings. The museum is dog-friendly and encourages photography. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
For more details about the swap meet or the museum, visit the DFW Car and Toy Museum website or the DFW Elite Toy Museum website, which remains a resource for toy and car lovers worldwide.
