Founded in 1978 by Paul Zimmer, the Zimmer Motor Cars Corporation became a hallmark of the "Neo-Classic" automotive movement, specializing in high-luxury vehicles that blended 1930s aesthetics with modern mechanical reliability. The brand's history is highlighted by the 1980 debut of its flagship model, the Golden Spirit, which utilized a stretched Ford Mustang chassis and drivetrain to offer a striking silhouette characterized by external trumpet horns, side-mount spare tires, and a vertical chrome grille. At its peak in the mid-1980s, the company employed over 175 workers in Pompano Beach, Florida, and expanded its lineup with the mid-engined Quicksilver, a luxury personal coupe based on the Pontiac Fiero platform. Although the original corporation filed for bankruptcy in 1988 following Paul Zimmer's health decline, the name was revived in 1997 by Art Zimmer, ensuring that the brand's unique philosophy of "classic style without the vintage maintenance" continued into the 21st century.