Help Restore Fozzie's Studebaker from The Muppet Movie!

The Studebaker National Museum, home to the iconic1951 Studebaker Commander driven by Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Movie is looking for help from fans to help restore it. 

Fozzie's Studebacker in its current condition 

According to their funding page "After filming ended, the Studebaker spent years on the Warner Brothers back lot; eventually, the car was gifted by the Studebaker Driver’s Club Orange Empire Chapter to the Museum in its current condition. The Museum is seeking funding to undertake an intensive restoration of the vehicle, which will bring back the psychedelic paint scheme fondly remembered by millions across the globe."

Fozzie's (hopefully restored) Studebacker

Before you get worried about the restoration the museum clarified that "besides restoring the eye-catching design, the car will be restored to operable condition and the special effects modifications, necessary to show the Muppets driving the car, will be preserved."

"By restoring the car, we will not only be able to preserve a valuable piece of movie history, but also engage visitors in the complex mechanical systems and effects that often go into some of their favorite films. The story of the car will appeal to young and old alike. In addition, having an eye-catching operable vehicle will allow us to loan out the vehicle for other museum exhibitions and car shows."

In the event that fundraiser is a success, the restoration process will take about two years and the museum will documented the process on social media.

Also, "in the unfortunate event that this donation campaign does not reach its goal, the money raised will be put into the restricted Muppet Car Restoration fund until sufficient funds have been raised to complete this project."

Let's not let that happen and help The Studebaker National Museum, move right along and get Fozzie’s (uncle's )Studebaker back on the road!

"Supporting this project will allow the car to delight and educate generations to come."

You can donate to the Studebaker National Museum's GoFundMe page.