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Petersen Auto Museum, CA Part 2 1960 to Present.

1969 Dodge Charger General Lee .

The famous Petersen Auto Museum on Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, CA is one of the world's largest collections of automobiles. Founded in 1994, by magazine publisher Robert E. Petersen who created Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Car Craft and other magazines.

The museum has over 100 vehicles on display on its three floors. And another 250 cars kept in a vault in the building's basement level. The Vault contains the rarest vehicles ever assembled spanning over 120 years of automotive history. A total of 350 cars!

American classics, the personal rides of Hollywood legends, award-winning hot rods and concept cars that pushed the boundaries of innovation are all on exhibit. Enjoy Part 2 of 2. Mario

51 1960 Chevrolet Impala called “The Gonzo”.

52 1960 Plymouth XNR Replica.

53 1962 Chevy Corvair Monza GT Concept Corvette.

54 1963 VW Nascar Herbie Fully Loaded.

55 1964 Aston Martin DB5 James Bond 007 Car driven by Sean Connery who passed away this year 2024 at age 90.

56 1964 Chevy Impala called “Gypsy Rose”.

57 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible.

58 1965 Jaguar E Type seen on Mad Men TV Series 2007-2015.

59 1966 Batmobile Replica. Original is privately owned.

60 1967 Ford GT40 Mk III.

61 1967 Ford Mustang named Eleanor from movie “Gone in 60 Seconds” driven by Nicolas Cage. A great car movie!

62 1968 Meyers Manx dune buggy dubbed Queen Manx driven by Steve McQueen in 1968's “The Thomas Crown Affair”.

63 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee from TV show Dukes of Hazzard 1979-1985.

64 1971 Pantera Elvis Presley's legendary car.

65 1976 Ford Gran Torino featured in TV show Starsky and Hutch 1975-1979.

66 1979 Continental MK V called “Las Vegas”.

67 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am KITT car from TV show Knight Rider 1982-1986 driven by David Hasselhoff.

68 1985 DeLorean from the movie “Back to the Future” 1985 driven by Michael J. Fox.

69 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS driven by Tom Selleck in TV show Magnum PI.

70 1989 Maserati Biturbo.

71 1989 Batmobile. Michael Keaton in movies “Batman” and “Batman Returns”.

72 1995 Ferrari F355 GTS.

73 1995 McLaren F1.

74 1998 Cadillac Popemobile used by Pope John Paul II.

75 2002 Jaguar XKR James Bond 007 from movie “Die Another Day” driven by Pierce Brosnan.

76 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.

77 2014 Jaguar F-Type V8 S.

78 2015 Chevy Camaro Shwoopy Loops.

79 2015 Jaguar C-X75.

80 Disney’s Lightning McQueen.

81 Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder from movie “Star Wars”.

82 Porsche Exhibit Petersen-Museum.

83 Porsche Exhibit Petersen-Museum.

84 Porsche Exhibit Petersen-Museum.

85 Flintmobile from The 1994 Flintstones Movie.

86 Andy Warhol Cars Exhibit at the Petersen-Automotive Museum Mercedes Benz.

87 The Vault Cars

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Mario on Nov 24, 2024 said:

Here is part 2 of the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles, CA.

Many TV and Movie show cars in this part. I would like to visit this Museum some day and see all the classic cars in person.

Enjoy, Mario.

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azmuscle on Nov 24, 2024 said:

Well, it's great to see you've been busy entertaining us and not out shoveling that 4 letter white stuff. Oh wait, you like snow.

My choice, after careful examination of all, will be THE FLINTSTONES MOBILE. Of course, one would ask why.

Well I checked the specs and I see the car came from a one piece BIG BLOCK of Granite. Ok insert jovial laughter here...big block. Never mind.

It's amazing what is housed in these museums. It's nice seeing some old TV retro-vehicles. Wait, did I just invent a new word?

I must confess this, I truly don't recall many of my dreams. But this one I'll share and stay on point.

My dream was, I was in heaven, but it didn't seem like heaven. There were barns, after barns, after barns. Having worked on a farm, I thought wow, this is a nice country setting. MY grandfather, the hero in my life, came walking towards me and like the prodigal son, we ran to each other.

we walked over to one barn and Pap said, look what's in here. I expected hay, horses (another love of mine) and the normal barn stuff.

As the doors swung open, there was every make and model of car in this barn. But wait, there are all the other barns. I quickly started pushing barn doors aside.

Each barn housed cars from EVERY YEAR. You love 1957, the 1957 Barn housed all you wished for. For George, head for the 1957 Barn the Pontiac stall. I went from barn, to barn, to barn and realized this:

I WAS IN HEAVEN. And heres one of the best parts. My grandfather said, the keys are in the cars. I could drive any and all I want.

It was a dream I didn't want to wake from. I woke and couldn't believe it, but it felt so real. And I was able to capture this dream like an anchor point when it comes to what happens when I pass from this life.

I know I share too much, but this is my dream, something I hold dear in my memory. It doesn't matter if it's real or not. It's important to me.

It contained some of the best of my life, and not a tear but those of happiness and appreciation were shed.

May this be waiting for me someday, as I close my eyes and say goodbye to this world. Thanks for riding along. See you soon PAP!!!!

Rob

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Mario on Nov 25, 2024 said:

Another wonderful story Rob and I thank you for sharing such a touching dream. I too would consider that dream to come from Heaven with your Grandpa.

I guess Heaven is different for everyone depending on their likes. Our love of cars would make Heaven have to do with cars as well as seeing our dearest relatives such as your Grandpa.

I like your "Big Block of Granite" story where the Flintstone Mobile was carved from. That was amusing!

I realized there were many 60's TV shows as well as movies that featured a specific car. And we identify the TV show with that car.

Luckily the Petersen Auto Museum has saved a lot of those cars for car lovers and future generations to enjoy.

Glad you liked the post and that it brought out your Dream memory. A Great story Rob. Cheers, Mario

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azmuscle on Nov 25, 2024 said:

Yepper Mario, everyone's heaven may be a bit different, but I'm sure we will be utterly surprised when we get to the real one.

Have an awesome family Thanksgiving to you and all the AT members.

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Mario on Nov 25, 2024 said:

And an awesome Thanksgiving to you Rob and to your Family! And to the entire AT Family too!

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