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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

J & R Vintage Auto Museum

More than 60 restored old cars and trucks housed in a 15,000 square foot museum in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Gab's love for old cars has grown ever since.

Also features a bookstore full of die cast, books, and tin signs all automobile related! Adults.......................$6.00
Senior Citizens........$5.00
Children 6-12...........$3.00
Children Under 6......FREE

Gab & Evonna Joiner, native New Mexicans, have called Rio Rancho home for the past 18 years, after living in the South Valley of Albuquerque for 20 years. They have two children, daughter

, Melvonna & husband, Bobby Roy, son Bill & wife, Evonne, three grandchildren, Chris Joiner, Shane & Devonna Roy. Gab bought his first antique car in 1959, a 1926 Model T Ford coupe, which he later traded for a '28 Chevrolet. He also bought a 1918 Model T Ford that had been made into a pickup from a touring car the same year in Raton. Evonna says "back in those days, all we could afford was basket cases" he would bring home to restore. He bought their first Model A Ford, a 1928 Special Coupe, in parts and pieces from a friend of his in Trinidad, Colorado in 1963. He restored it and they drove it on several tours and it now sits on display in the museum. Since 1985 he has collected all makes and models of cars and trucks, most of which are restored to original condition. The 1918 Model T is on display, along with about 70 other cars and trucks. They began their Great Race career in 1987 when Evonna and a friend, Melba Anderson, decided if their husbands didn't want to do it, they would. The two women brought a 1931 Ford Cabriolet and were dubbed the "Golden Girls", this car is still on display in the museum. That year the race began in Disneyland, but due to a death in Evonna's family, they had to drop out in Albuquerque. So in 1988 they were back in, going from Disneyland to Boston, becoming the first all-female team to finish the race. Back then there were very few women even in the race. Their husbands, T.J. Anderson and Gab Joiner were their support crew. After going as support that year, Gab decided he would like to do it. So in 1989, Gab, son Bill, and son-in-law Bobby drove a 1931 REO truck from Norfolk, Virginia to Disneyland. Evonna, daughter Melvonna, and four month old grandson Shane went as support this time. By the end of the race, Gab & Evonna knew that they both wanted to be in competition and not on the supporting end. Gab and Evonna ran the race together from 1990 until 2007 and following the 2008 Great Race; Great Race went bankrupt ending 25 years of Great Racing. The Joiners drove a variety of cars over their 19 years of Great Racing including: a 1931 Model A Ford Roadster pickup, a 1932 Packard Cabriolet for three years, a 1932 Hupmobile for two years, a 1917 Marmon for four years, a 1934 Ford Roadster, a 1916 White for three years, a 1922 Marmon for two years, and a 1932 Ford the last year they ran. They won the 1995 race, which ran from Ottawa, Canada to Mexico City, Mexico, in the Buick Sportsman's Class and were given a new Buick Riviera. All of the race cars are on display including the 1917 Marmon which they won the race in. The Joiners decided to build a building in 1995 to display their cars after selling their home where there was room to store all the cars in the basement. It started out as just a building to display the cars and since has grown into a museum with approximately 70 vehicles on display, along with some other auto-related memorabilia. There are some cars for sale or trade. There is also a book store with mostly motor-related books, die-cast toys, and some porcelain signs. The cars range from a 1912 Buick to a 1969 Mercury Cougar, which was daughter Melvonna's first car she bought when she was a sophomore in high school. Gab also has a large restoration shop where you can often times find him tinkering with his cars.

1928-1931 Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook volume 1 NEW Complete Guide Service | eBay

08/24/2020

Hello Facebook! We miss seeing everyone and we hope that everything is well. If you did not get a chance to visit the bookstore before we closed I will be posting a number of die cast and books to EBAY over the next few months. Here is a link to one of our most popular books if you or someone you know is looking!

1928-1931 Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook volume 1 NEW Complete Guide Service | eBay 1928-1931 Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook volume 1 NEW Complete Guide Service. Condition is New. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.

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04/04/2019

03/29/2019

Tomorrow is the last day to come and see the showroom before it is closed.

This wasn’t in our plans, we didn’t see it coming, this is a hard thing to do. It has been an emotionally challenging time for the whole family. But tomorrow our plans will officially and irrevocably change and we are open and accepting of what the next steps for our future bring.

A simple thank you for all of your support and friendship throughout the years doesn’t seem to do justice, so take this quote by Joseph Campbell with you.

Always remember that you can plan until you think you have every contingency figured out. But when life happens, always let go and welcome the path that is waiting for you.

God already knew all of our trials and difficulties, He wrote our story after all, so this is no surprise to Him and he already has the path to the next chapter written out and is just waiting for us to take the steps.

So instead of just a simple thank you, we offer peace, love, and prayers to all who read this as you do hard things too.

03/25/2019

This is the last week before we turn out the lights on the showroom floor on March 30th, and prepare for the auction in April.

Our nearly 25 years of being in the community have been a honor and a privilege.

All items in the bookstore are 50% off.

03/20/2019

https://www.silverauctionsaz.com/j-r-collection

J&R Vintage Auto Museum Classic and Collector Car Auction in the Fall, Winter and Spring in Metro Phoenix Arizona | 602-596-4060

03/16/2019

In 1993 Gab Joiner had a vision. With the first rendering of the J&R Vintage Auto Museum the reality of that dream came to fruition.

Our family has been blessed by countless partners, pals, and patrons throughout the years; we are incredibly thankful for each and every one of you.

Throughout the years we made it through even the hard times because we stuck together; we made countless memories, ran dozens of races, and even won a few trophies. Nothing compared to the joy of seeing people’s faces light up when they saw the old cars but it has been difficult to keep things going since Gab’s passing in 2015.

It has been a great ride, but even the best races have finish lines and it is now time to turn off our headlights.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the road for J&R Vintage Auto Museum has come to an end. After more than 25 years of memories we will be closing our doors on March 30, 2019.

Mitch Albom once said “All endings are also beginnings. We just don’t know it at the time.” I stand in Gab’s nearly empty office as I write this, looking down on the shop full of cars that his grandsons have been working on today and I ponder how this is the end of our race, but we hope it is the start of something new.

We know that Gab’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew him and we look forward to seeing what new beginnings come out of this ending.

We would love to see y’all stop by before we close our doors. We will be selling many of our cars in the Silver Auctions in Phoenix, AZ on April 14-15th but we still have many beauties left on the showroom floor.

The bookstore will remain open through the month of April, all merchandise is 50% off.

With love and gratitude,

Evonna, Melvonna, Bobby, Bill, Evonna, Shane, Erin, Devonna, Joe, Chris, Amy, Hannah, Charlotte, and Baby Colton

01/02/2019

A New Year is upon us, the closing of one door and the opening of the next. It is with great sadness that we announce the doors of J&R Vintage Auto Museum will be closing in the summer of 2019.

Four years ago this year our beloved owner and family patriarch, Gab Joiner, took his final ride after sixty years of being partners in marriage and driving with the love of his life, Evonna. We have tried to keep things the same without him but he really was the grease that kept us going.

We will be selling most of our cars on the museum floor in auctions and private sales. For more information please visit us on site or email us at [email protected]

Gab left a legacy that can’t be contained in one post. The memories he gave us will live on in our hearts forever. Thank you for being a part of this journey and a part of our family.

From the Joiner-Roy Family
Evonna
Bobby & Melvonna
Bill & Evonne
Shane, Erin, Hannah, & Charlotte
Joe, Devonna, & Colton
Chris & Amy

12/28/2018

Snow Day!!!! We are closed due to weather. Be safe out there!

12/18/2018

Just a reminder T-Minus one week of shopping until Christmas!! 😀😀

For the rest of 2018 we are offering free shipping on our online Diecast store. See the link in our bio; from our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas!

12/13/2018

For the rest of 2018 we are offering free shipping on our online Diecast store. See the link in our bio; from our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas!

11/30/2018

Don't be round housed by Chuck Norris order your Christmas diecast now! :) We are offering FREE SHIPPING now though Christmas!

10/26/2018

Fun Fact Friday: The Ford Thunderbird

Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954, the Ford Thunderbird has a fun and diverse history.

The Thunderbird was originally release as competition to the Chevy Corvette.

President John F. Kennedy loved the Thunderbird so much he had 50 identical Thunderbirds in his inaugural parade and personally owned two.

The Ford Thunderbird has a vast history in NASCAR including its debut in 1959.

The Ford Thunderbird still holds the record for the fastest lap in stock card history at Talladega Speedway (44.998 seconds with an average speed of 212.809 mph).

Bill Elliott won the 1988 NASCAR Championship in a Ford Thunderbird.

Do you know more Ford Thunderbird facts? Share them with us!

We have two Ford Thunderbirds on the museum floor. A 1957 and a 1979. Come in today to see them both!

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Telephone

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Website

http://jrvintageautos.com/

Address

3650 State Highway 528 NE
Rio Rancho, NM
87144

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm