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Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
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Discover one of the largest automotive collections in the world. Located in Los Angeles, CA, the Petersen Automotive Museum occupies an entire city block and houses over 300 cars, motorcycles, and trucks. Enjoy regular blog posts that talk about the history of the automotive, racing history, the current situation of the car world, and stories from real car owners and collectors like you.
Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
3d ago
This week, we're thrilled to have a very special guest: Hall of Fame Wrestler and host of Goldberg's Garage, Bill Goldberg! Join us as Bill Goldberg shares his journey from the wrestling ring to the garage, revealing his deep-rooted passion for cars.
Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with exclusive insights, personal anecdotes, and a behind-the-scenes look at Goldberg's impressive car collection. Discover what drives this legendary wrestler and car enthusiast, and hear about his latest projects and adventures on and off the road.
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Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
4d ago
Published on July 22, 2024
Reminisce in Racing History
Discover the story of the legendary Porsche RS, dive into its background, and learn about the impact it had for Porsche. Bruce Meyer, Founding Chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum with a world-class car collection, and Hurley Haywood, one of the best Porsche drivers of all time, walk us through the iconic races and memorable events that made Porsche what it is today.
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR
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Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
1w ago
Published on July 16, 2024
Discover a Full Tour of our Maranello Masterpieces Exhibit
At the age of 10, Enzo Ferrari attended his first automobile race, the Coppa Florio in Bologna. It had a profound effect on him, and 12 years later he would sell the house he grew up in to buy a race car. For the next two decades, Enzo drove race cars for Alfa Romeo and then led Scuderia Ferrari, his own race team, which acted as Alfa’s racing division.
After the outbreak of World War II, with European motorsports activity suspended, Ferrari survived by manufacturing machine tools for the military. By war’s e ..read more
Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
1w ago
In this episode, Daniel Valdez sits down with Hussein Al-Attar, a director of automotive design at BMW Designworks. Discover the inspiration and challenges that shape his iconic creations, from the sleek curves of the M2 to the innovative interiors of the iX. Hear firsthand about his journey from sketch to showroom, and how his passion for blending artistry with cutting-edge technology continues to redefine what it means to drive a BMW.
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Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
2w ago
Thank you all for making this a successful All-American cruise-in! There were 250 cars and 1,000 spectators in attendance. See you all next year!
Photography by : Moneeb Nain
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Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
2w ago
Published on July 7, 2024
Discover a Full Tour of our We Are Porsche Exhibit
Join us on a tour of our We Are Porsche Exhibit. 40 vehicles, 75 years of amazing stories. In this video, we show you the highlights of our exhibit that focuses on the people that brought Porsche to America and the stories behind them. From iconoclastic style to automotive innovation and even racing excellence, experience the history of Porsche all in one place, at the Petersen Museum.
In late 1948, when New York car importer Max Hoffman first saw a photograph of a new sports car built by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche's son ..read more
Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
2w ago
Published on July 6, 2024
Daniel Wu, a Multifaceted Porsche Enthusiast
Chinese-American actor, director, and martial artist Daniel Wu became a star in America thanks to his role in the AMC martial arts drama Into the Badlands (2015-19). A decade ago, Wu took over the care of his 911 Carrera G Series from his father, who had purchased it new upon his retirement. At 13 years old, Wu had been allowed to choose the car’s color, selecting the rare Cassis Red it wears to this day. The car ignited Wu’s interest in sports cars and in Porsche. He has since grown that interest into his automotive lifest ..read more
Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
3w ago
Published on July 3, 2024
Taking us through Porsche’s Heritage
Miles C. Collier sees cars as active history, physical manifestations of the past, and memory in mechanical form. The Revs Institute, the nonprofit educational organization he founded in 2008 that houses his classic car collection, has as its mission the conservation of history by way of preserving historic automobiles. These vehicles become teaching tools that demonstrate the technological and societal development of the past two centuries.
Collier is descended from automotive royalty. His father and uncle, Miles and Sam Collier ..read more
Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
3w ago
Published on July 2, 2024
Between Automotive Art and Racing Cars
Since childhood, Jeff Zwart has had that special sparkle for Porsche, and his journey with the brand began many years ago. In addition to being a racer and an enthusiast, he is also renowned worldwide as a photographer and commercial director who has earned respect in the industry for his dedication to Porsche and his incredible artistry. Through his lens, Zwart has immortalized the spirit of Porsche, making him a revered and influential figure in the world of automotive art and racing.
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Petersen Automotive Museum Blog
3w ago
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting AVANTS Wagonfest 2024 at the museum last weekend. We had long roofs travel from all over the West Coast travel to our celebration of this unique body style. Over 200 wagons from various decades and brands from every corner of the automotive world! Here are some of our favorite photos. Same thing next year?
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