He’s thinking of having what he calls “storyboards” for every car. Each would tell how many of that model were made, how many owners the displayed car had and maybe a little bit about previous owners.

Porcaro wants to decorate the walls and pillars with license plates from every state, car photos, old gas station or auto signage and other car-related relics.

He views his project as more of a “nice thing for Downtown” than a business enterprise. For example, asked about admission fees, Porcaro said, “I don’t really want an admission fee right off the bat.”

He also plans to have occasional open-air car shows in the parking lot on his building’s east side.

As for the art deco-style building’s beautiful mezzanine, Porcaro hasn’t figured out much of anything yet except possibly renting it out for events.

He plans to work slowly and steadily on the project, and as he has money to spare, so his beloved classic cars can see the light of day again.

“It’s no fun to have old cars,” Porcaro said, “when they’re buried in garages.”

How to help

Mark Porcaro is looking for people who have old license plates, car photos, old gas station or auto signage and other car-related relics to sell or donate for his Downtown classic-car project. Call him at Porcaro Ford Mitsubishi, (262) 886-5200.

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