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16 Bedford-Banksville Road, Bedford, NY 10506

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Come visit, be inspired, and leave driven!

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Classic white car in front of Malcolm Pray Achievement Center

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The Malcolm Pray Achievement Center is located in Bedford, NY and houses a collection of antique and collectible automobiles spanning over 100 years of automotive history.

Visits to the MPAC are free and by appointment between the hours of 8:30am through 5:30pm Monday through Friday. Saturday visits are also available. While the visits to the museum and educational activities are free, the Pray Family Foundation Inc. can offer partial subsidies for transportation costs on a case-by-case basis. 

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Guided tours

Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Malcolm S. Pray Jr. with a 2-minute video, a guided tour of classic cars, and an inspiring review of Pray’s “12 Steps of Success.”

Visitors leave with practical advice, a commemorative license plate, and a warm handshake, embodying Pray’s legacy.

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Fueling curious minds with experiential education

Our programs are designed to complement your curriculum and engage in the discovery of entrepreneurship and success.

​Visitors learn about entrepreneurship, innovation, automobiles, Malcolm Pray, and themselves.

In addition to these core programs, we are happy to work with teachers and education coordinators on custom programs for their group.

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12 Steps of Success

Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Malcolm S. Pray Jr. with a 2-minute video, a guided tour of classic cars, and an inspiring review of Pray’s “12 Steps of Success.” Visitors leave with practical advice, a commemorative license plate, and a warm handshake, embodying Pray’s legacy.

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Upcoming Event! 

November 22 12:00–4:00pm

James Dean’s Life in Film and Cars

“James Dean” evokes passion for life, love, film and cars. Join us for lunch, a car collection tour and presentations by Prof Foster Hirsch, author of “Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties,” and filmmakers Brian Vincent and Heather Spore, whose James Dean documentary “Make Me Famous” is highly anticipated

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Tom Deierlein, White Plains native, Army Ranger, Purple Heart recipient presenting to class
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Grit Night

An inspiring evening featuring Tom Deierlein, White Plains native, Army Ranger, Purple Heart recipient, and entrepreneur, as part of the Malcolm Pray Speaker Series. Highlighting themes of perseverance and success, Tom shares his journey of grit, as featured in Angela Duckworth’s book, Grit.

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First Black Autos

Henry A. May explores the legacy of C.R. Patterson, the first African-American automobile manufacturer. Through his family’s inspiring story of resilience, hard work, and innovation, May illuminates Patterson’s contributions to the auto industry, connecting history to entrepreneurship and creativity.

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Photography Seminar

This annual seminar, endowed by the family of Michael Maluchnik, teaches middle schoolers the art of photography with lessons on framing, balance, and simplicity. Visitors photograph classic cars, review their work, and display selected photos at MPAC, celebrating creativity and Maluchnik’s passion for cars and photography.

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aUtobody

Learning explores both our inner and outer worlds. The human body’s interconnected systems work together for survival, while the Internal Combustion Engine harnesses combustion energy to power vehicles – the “auto” of the automobile. This program puts you in the middle, comparing human anatomy and engine systems to build understanding and appreciation of both.

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Military Appreciation Day

MPAC honors service members and veterans with a ceremony featuring a formation, the National Anthem, and a “Last Hoorah” honoring the oldest veteran present. The day includes camaraderie, military vehicle displays, a BBQ, and time to explore the MPAC collection in a show of gratitude for military service.

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Interested in something different for your group?

Following Malcolm Pray’s example of teamwork, collaboration with youth group counselors and educators is always welcome. The door is always open to develop and tailor a visit to students’ interest and curriculum mandates to maximize and compliment the learning outside the classroom.

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I learned that in order to be successful that you need to respect yourself, and be mindful of how you present yourself. I also learned that you have to be the person that you want to hire one day.

Joelisse

I had no idea that such a place existed, nor did I know anything about Mr. Pray’s extraordinary accomplishments and generosity….needless to say I was (and still am) overwhelmed.

Bill

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Andy Shapiro

Andy Shapiro is an auto dealer and currently owns Hudson Auto Group, which represents the Hyundai and Subaru brands. Andy previously worked for Roger Penske as an operating executive for his business, United Auto Group. Andy became good friends with Malcolm Pray during the last 10 years of his life. Even retirement would not dampen Mr. Pray’s enthusiasm for the car business nor his desire to remain up to date on all aspects of it. Mr. Pray kept his knowledge current and Andy received great wisdom and advice. It was a terrific friendship. Andy is currently Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Coalition of Auto Retailers (NJCAR) and vice chairman of the Board of Directors of Wholesale Auto Supply Company (WASCO), a buying cooperative owned by New Jersey / New York / Connecticut auto dealers. Andy also serves on the Board of Directors of Answer the Call, a New York based non profit organization dedicated to helping family members of New York City fallen first responders. Despite owning a 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda that always faithfully started on the seventh attempt, Andy remains a classic car enthusiast and is committed to Mr. Pray’s mission.

Courtney Fischer

Courtney Fischer is Malcolm Pray’s first grandchild and inherited his entrepreneurial genes. Courtney owns and operates the Pray Body Shop in Stamford, Connecticut. Pray Body Shop is a collision repair shop certified by Audi, Volkswagen and Tesla. Courtney grew up spending many hours by her grandfather’s side and was inspired by his love of cars. She wanted to continue his legendary local automobile business and studied at Babson College before getting into the auto body business. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS is Business Administration and concentrated in entrepreneurship and leadership. Courtney played for the tennis team at Babson and continues the hobby today. Along with the Malcolm Pray Achievement Center, she volunteers with the Junior League of Greenwich, Connecticut.

Philip Richter

Philip is the President and Partner of Hollow Brook Wealth Management where he oversees firm-wide client relations, marketing and business development, and sits on the investment committee. Philip is involved with asset allocation, manager selection, and equity research. Philip sits on the board of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, the United States Equestrian Federation, the Revs Institute, and the Pray Family Foundation. Philip is the Chairman of the Lake Placid Horse Show, and the Treasurer of the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Philip received a BA from Boston College and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Philip is a vintage car enthusiast who maintains a collection of modern classics and pre-war motorcycles. He participates in international car shows, hosts the Turtle Invitational (a biennial car show in Bedford, NY), and is a regular contributor to many equine and collector car publications. Philip also competes in equestrian show jumping in the high amateur-owner division.

Melanie “Lilly” Pray

Lilly has been a classic car judge for over 20 years at various concours events around the country. She found her love and passion for cars at an early age with her father Malcolm, a noted collector from Greenwich, Connecticut. Her daughter, Portia, is following in her footsteps also as a Judge at several concours events. Lilly is a Registered Nurse, specializing in Emergency, Neurology and Orthopedics after many years driving a firetruck as a Firefighter/Paramedic. She lives in Boulder, Colorado and regularly drives vintage cars.

Harry Peden

Harry is a senior partner of Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC and head of the firm’s Business Law Department since1975. In particular, he has advised entrepreneurs with regard to the structuring and development of new businesses, including some that have become highly successful private and public entities. He served as Mr Pray’s lawyer for 48 years and continues as a member of the Pray Family Foundation. Harry is a graduate of Brown University and St. John’s University School of Law.

Christina (Chris) Hughes​

Chris began working for Pray Automobile Corporation in 1976 after graduating from Pace University with degrees in marketing and management. Within weeks, she became Mr. Pray’s personal assistant, a position she would hold for over 35 years. Chris was on the front line between two-dozen managers and an owner who settled for no less than excellence. Along with a very successful business, Mr. Pray was involved in all things social, charitable, and Republican, both in Greenwich and nationally. In 1999, Chris assisted in creating the Malcolm Pray Achievement Center. She splits her time between the Pray Family Foundation and Pray Body Shop in Stamford, where she still works.