USAIn the late 70s, Americans began to show interest in pre-war cars. On this wave, in 1978, Paul Zimmer founded the Zimmer Motorcars Corporation in Syracuse (New York) to organize the production of modern cars in a neoclassical style. His son Bob Zimmer became the president of the corporation, production facilities were located in Pompano Beach (Florida), the number of employees in the 80s reached 175 people, and the annual income was $ 25 million. The main model was the Zimmer Golden Spirit, built on the Mercury Cougar platform. In 1988, due to Paul Zimmer’s illness, the company found itself in a difficult financial situation and declared bankruptcy.
In 1996, Art Zimmer, namesake of Paul Zimmer, opened a club of Zimmer car owners. In 1997, he purchased the dealership, renamed the business Art Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, and moved its headquarters to Jamesville, New York, and the plant to Cambridge, Maryland. There, production of Golden Spirit coupes, convertibles, and sedans based on the Ford Mustang and Lincoln Town Car platforms resumed. The company now produces 10-20 cars a year and has offices in North America and the Middle East.
In the late 70s, Americans began to show interest in pre-war cars. On this wave, in 1978, Paul Zimmer founded the Zimmer Motorcars Corporation in Syracuse (New York) to organize the production of modern cars in a neoclassical style. His son Bob Zimmer became the president of the corporation, production facilities were located in Pompano Beach (Florida), the number of employees in the 80s reached 175 people, and the annual income was $ 25 million. The main model was the Zimmer Golden Spirit, built on the Mercury Cougar platform. In 1988, due to Paul Zimmer’s illness, the company found itself in a difficult financial situation and declared bankruptcy.
In 1996, Art Zimmer, namesake of Paul Zimmer, opened a club of Zimmer car owners. In 1997, he purchased the dealership, renamed the business Art Zimmer Neo-Classic Motor Car Company, and moved its headquarters to Jamesville, New York, and the plant to Cambridge, Maryland. There, production of Golden Spirit coupes, convertibles, and sedans based on the Ford Mustang and Lincoln Town Car platforms resumed. The company now produces 10-20 cars a year and has offices in North America and the Middle East.