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Home to over 400 of the rarest and most iconic vehicles throughout history. Open Mon-Sun | 10AM-5PM | 6060 Wilshire Blvd, LA

Los Angeles, CA
Joined January 2009
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Petersen Museum
4 years
We are honored to have @mayemusk and @ToscaMusk , and @drsabrinakay visit the @Tesla #Cybertruck during our reopening weekend! A huge thank you to @Elonmusk and the entire Tesla team for designing this amazing machine and allowing us to exhibit it.
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When Nissan abandoned its program to build a supercar, the latter firm offered it to TOYOTA , which eagerly took advantage of the opportunity to build a sports car. The production 2000GT was fabricated entirely by hand, and the luxurious interior included a rosewood dash.
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American Express came up with the idea to offer a limited, 100-car run of 24-kt gold-plated DeLoreans exclusively for their gold card members. The gold-plated car was listed in their Christmas catalog for a staggering $85k โ€“ this included a required $10k deposit upon ordering
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See the all-new 2020 #Corvette Stingray during the Petersen Automotive Museumโ€™s Zora Duntov Tribute Weekend with its first event appearance since the 7/18 unveil by @chevrolet Information can be found at
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Offering the freedom of a scooter with the bonus of weather protection, the bean-shaped Fuji Cabin was a creative effort to fill a need for cheap, economical cars in postwar Japan. What do you think of this unique design?
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The world's largest exhibition of science fiction and fantasy vehicles opens to the public on May 5th. Be the first to see it at our Exhibition Opening Reception on May 4th! The Force is strong with this one. #StarWars Buy Tickets >>
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1 year
In the movie, The Island, the Lincolns evade capture in Tomโ€™s โ€œ2009 Caddyโ€ - already a decade old within the narrative. The car was based on the real-world 2002 Cadillac Cien, a dramatic concept vehicle built to celebrate the brandโ€™s 100th anniversary.
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1 year
The Storm Z-250 was developed by Chrysler engineer Fred Zeder to evaluate the feasibility of producing a vehicle that could capture a portion of the growing American sports car market. It features a Hemi engine and removable body shell. What do you think of this unique Dodge?
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Happy Birthday to the legend, Steve McQueen! ๐ŸŽ‰ The museum just took delivery of his personal Porsche 930 Turbo. Oh yeah, new exhibit on the way ๐Ÿ‘€
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With the exception of the front end, the RUF CTR 3 was designed, engineered and manufactured in house by RUF. Fun Fact: this mid engine beast is the base for the Lykan HyperSport which is famously seen in Fast and the Furious 7! What do you think of the CTR3?
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Despite undergoing multiple adjustments during the 1999 season, the MP4-14, piloted by driver Mika Hรคkkinen, earned seven wins and captured the World Driversโ€™ Championship. @McLarenF1 @F1MikaHakkinen #poleposition #thepetersen See Pole Position today:
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LAST CHANCE | Forza Horizon 5 Racing Experience crosses its finish line on February 19th. Play the blockbuster game next to some iconic vehicles that you can also drive in the game! What is your favorite car to use in FH5? Exhibition supported by @microsoft and @forzahorizon
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6 years
โ€œWait a minute Doc, uh, are you telling me you built a time machine โ€ฆ out of a DeLorean?โ€ -Marty McFly #BackToTheFuture
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The Mach 5 has been described as the most famous race car in the world because of the continuing popularity of the 1967 Speed Racer cartoon series, which has an estimated fan base of 50 million people. @Hagerty
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Allowing it to achieve extremely high speeds while generating high downforce, the EP9 is powered by four electric motors with four individual gearboxes and features aerodynamic carbon-fiber bodywork. @NIOGlobal #NIOEP9 #BornToPushLimits #DrivenByDesign
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1 year
The Back to the Future trilogy follows Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett L. Brown as they travel through 130 years of history. According to โ€œDocโ€ Brown, inventor of the flux capacitor, the DeLorean provides a perfect base for a time machine. Find the Time Machine on our third floor!
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Ferrari 512BBi! Insistent on maintaining a front-engine layout for his companyโ€™s vehicles, Enzo Ferrari would not accept a mid-engine design for a Ferrari-badged production car until the BB series was introduced in the 70s. The series, whose name was short for โ€œberlinetta boxer.โ€
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This is the last #Ferrari Barchetta (Italian for โ€œlittle boatโ€) ever built and the last non-racing Ferrari bodied by Touring. It was ordered by the #Ford Motor Company in the name of Henry Ford II and delivered new with a three- #carburetor 225 engine and left-hand drive.
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3 years
LIMITED-TIME DISPLAY | Come see the @PolestarCars Precept on display for a limited time only in the Vault presented by @Hagerty . The electric performance 4-door GT is set to be launched in 2024. Only on display February 16 - 28. Purchase tickets at
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The 1970 Automotive dream-car, Lancia HF Stratos Zero concept car. Arrow-like lines spoke of speed and the future, and stylists at Bertone were at the thin edge of the wedge. Stratos prototype: strikingly sculptural, functional, and perhaps the lowest car ever at only 33โ€ tall.
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The 1965 Corwin Getaway was an ambitious idea fueled by the African-American community, a Panasonic dealer and a Subaru engine. It is a compact mid-engined sports car that was developed and built in Los Angeles, California in the mid to late 1960s. Only a single example survives.
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The #EV1 was the first modern, mass-produced #EV built by a major manufacturer. It was aerodynamic, light, had an acceptable commuting range and could be easily driven by the average motorist. After four years of costly production the EV1 was discontinued.
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2 years
Inside Tesla: Supercharging the Electric Future opens November 20th! Tickets for the opening reception available here:
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Some cars are polished, some have patina. This one appears to have leprosy. The story of Honda American racing begins with this unrestored 1967 N600 bearing the 001 VIN number- one of the 50 prototype that escaped the crusher! Visit the Vault and discover more automotive history!
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Powered by a Chrysler #Hemi engine, the low slung, fiberglass Bosley had a publicized top speed of more than 160 miles per hour. Built at a cost of over $9,000, this prototype remained the only Bosley GT Mark I ever produced.
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10 years
Do you think anyone will notice us taking this @Lexus #LFA around the block real quick? http://t.co/a9ZONDMUAd
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2 years
The Storm Z-250 was developed by Chrysler engineer Fred Zeder to evaluate the feasibility of producing a vehicle that would capture a portion of the growing American sports car market. Built on a rigid tube frame chassis, it was intended to be a dual-purpose sports/racing car.
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Almost 20 feet in length, the Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in the 1989 and 1992 movies was based upon a 1967 Chevy Impala found in a London junkyard.
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7 years
Billed as a #hotrod built for the new millennium this roadster styled by @chipfoose was originally called Boydster II & painted yellow,
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6 years
The Porsche 934 Turbo RSR, one of the most highly evolved variants of the Porsche 911 series
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When Robert Zemeckis and Robert Gale conceived of the first film, the DeLorean was cast, in part, because the carโ€™s gullwing doors made it look like an alien spaceship. Over time, the DeLorean eventually emerged as a character of its own, undergoing progressive transformations.
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When Carroll Shelby dropped an American V-8 engine into a lightweight British roadster, he created one of the most important American sports cars in motorsport history. This Cobra (chassis #CSX2001 ) is the first production car built and the first to enter competition.
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Hello to all of our neighbors! We hope Gypsy Rose, our own #MuseumBouquet on wheels, brightens your day! @LACMA @AcademyMuseum @labreatarpits @TheCraftLA 1964 Chevrolet Impala โ€œGypsy Roseโ€ ๐Ÿ“ธ: @Ted7
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2 years
Driven by the villain Zao in the #Bond movie DIE ANOTHER DAY, this sporty convertible was heavily modified for filming. Both Zaoโ€™s Jaguar and Bondโ€™s Aston Martin were rebuilt on shortened Ford Explorer 4WD chassis for better grip and handling on ice. @007
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The Fiat Shellette was a beach car popular amongst the wealthy seaside residents of the early 1970s. The car was equipped with a fringed canopy for weather protection but no doors. The seats were made from wicker to make them less susceptible to damage caused by wet bathing suits
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Powered by a Chrysler Hemi engine, the low slung, fiberglass Bosley had a publicized top speed of more than 160 miles per hour. Intended as a dual-purpose sports/racing car, the Bosley had a 55-gallon gas tank which made it ideal for long distance competition.
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10 years
#TopGear โ€™s Adam Ferrara talks about where the cars go once the show is over -> http://t.co/sKoeUyKHeM http://t.co/RZpxLQKHQU
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5 years
This 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 Gold was purchased for $85,000 and only has 9 miles on the odometer. It has never been started.
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The development of the MC12 signaled Maseratiโ€™s return to the track after nearly four decades. Just 30 examples were built in 2004, five of which were retained by the factory, but customer reaction was so positive that an additional 25 were produced one year later.
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Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and future Shah of Iran, received this striking supercharged Bugatti as a gift from the French government on the occasion of his first wedding. This dramatic body was constructed by Vanvooren of Paris The Vault is supported by @hagerty
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Designed by ArtCenter graduate Nick Pugh and built by So-Cal Speed Shop, the Xeno III is a personal concept car that represents a new approach to customized car production.
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10 years
Find out why @RutledgeWood @adamferrara & @TannerFoust think this split window is the greatest coupe at #thePetersen . http://t.co/O0m1ls13q2
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The #EB110 was the first #bugatti built since production of the companyโ€™s automobiles ceased in 1963. Meant to evoke the mystique of original Bugattis, the mid-engined car was called the EB110 to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Ettore Bugattiโ€™s birth.
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2 years
Olโ€™ Yaller Mark IX is among the last race cars designed and built by Southern California hot rod legend Max Balchowsky, whose well-engineered race cars were regarded as unrefined โ€œjunkyard dogsโ€ and compared to the dog in Disneyโ€™s film Old Yeller (1957).
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of automotive legend and long-time friend of the museum, Ken Block. The Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement recipient inspired millions over his years of driving and was a master of the craft. Rest in peace, Mr. Block.
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James Hetfieldโ€™s drawing of the โ€œultimate cool shapeโ€ for an automobile inspired the silhouette of โ€œThe Black Pearl.โ€ The car began as a project to customize a 1948 Jaguar sedan, but ultimately a completely new aluminum body was constructed.
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In 1987 Clyde Kwok, approached car designer Paul Deutschman of Spex Design to commission a one-off Porsche custom. Take a closer look at the Petersen WE ARE PORSCHE Exhibition. More info HERE
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The 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR was developed for competition and stood as the lightest, fastest, most powerful, and most agile 911 ever to have entered in GT racing. ENGINE: 3.0-L flat-6 TOP SPEED: 168 mph HORSEPOWER: 310 WE ARE PORSCHE Exhibition awaits you!
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The #backtothefuture #DeLorean was in storage @UniStudios but is now on display in our #Hollywood gallery See it now
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Chance to win an exclusive Climbkhana experience for 2! Enter our #ClimbkhanaSweepstakes to meet @kblock43 !
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The six-cylinder Delahaye Type 135M appealed to wealthy motorists who commissioned custom coachbuilders to create special bodies for them. Built by Figoni et Falaschi.
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The Alpine A110 was produced from 1961-1977 and became famous for its performance in rally racing. While all A110 bodies were constructed of fiberglass, factory team cars, like this example, were made even lighter by removing any unnecessary weight by utilizing plastic components
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2 years
Although it was not officially imported to the United States, the @honda S600 coupe was the first car that Honda sold in Europe and is considered Hondaโ€™s first โ€œmass-marketedโ€ automobile. Do you know what #Honda manufactured before cars?
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10 years
At the @LAAutoShow today, taking in the @MercedesAMG GT S Edition 1 http://t.co/nT4vMriqkt
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Created to showcase hydrogen fuel-cell tech, the XP-1 is the first vehicle by Hyperion Motors. While it has an all-electric drive system, the XP-1 will use hydrogen fuel cells for energy storage in place of batteries, making it lighter and giving it a range of almost 1,000 miles.
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Translating Alejandro de Tomasoโ€™s competition experience into a road vehicle, the Vallelungaโ€™s mechanical elements, including its suspension and chassis, were inspired by those developed for De Tomasoโ€™s race cars. Exhibition Supported by @detomaso_official
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THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS marked the beginning for a new James Bond (Timothy Dalton), as well as a reunion with automaker Aston Martin. This was one of several fiberglass shells built specifically to film. @007
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Designer Keith Kaucher worked with owner Melanie Orr to create the custom โ€œLectrifiedโ€ from a 1960 Buick LeSabre convertible. Fabricated by JH Restorations and Customs, the car combines custom body panels that reference mid-century dream cars with modern elements.
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Designed by Velโ€™s Parnelli Jones Racing, Big Oly was one of the first purpose-built off-road race cars to compete at Baja. Big Oly was raced from 1970-1974 and accumulated numerous victories, including back-to-back wins at the Baja 1000 in 1971 and 1972.
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In honor of #StPatricksDay check out this 24k Gold #DeLorean at the end of the rainbow in @driving_line
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Calling all #Porsche fans! On 2/3/18, we open our newest exhibition, #ThePorscheEffect . It will be one of the largest public displays of @Porsche in the #USA , with over 40 #vehicles celebrating the iconic brand. For more info click here-->
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De Alba covered almost every surface of El Rey with a combination of custom candy paint, chrome plating, and metal etching. El Rey has been called the โ€œpinnacle of modern lowrider culture,โ€ and it has garnered admiration from communities both in and outside of lowriding.
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You came, you saw, you made us laugh...Thank you #HaroldRamis . http://t.co/viA3PXz1xT
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10 years
Perfect day to drive our @JaguarUSA XKSS โ€œ @bzrong : Up on Mulholland, it just feels right. http://t.co/LlbwtMt3cNโ€
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One of the crown jewels of the Petersen Collection, this 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom got its signature look from coachbuilder Jonckheere.
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Our @BacktotheFuture DeLorean decided to do some time traveling at @NHMLA We hope our #MuseumGiftSwap doesn't clash with your collection!
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Gypsy Rose first received national attention in 1974, when it was shown in the opening credits of the โ€œChico and the Manโ€ TV series. Starring the late comedian Freddie Prinze, the sitcom was the first television show in the US to be set in a Mexican-American neighborhood.
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Painted in the red and white livery of Dan #Gurney and A.J. Foytโ€™s 1967 Mark IV, the 2018 #Ford GT Heritage Edition celebrates Fordโ€™s second consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans win in 1967. #lemans #ford @Ford
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The first car to bear Enzo Ferrari's name, the #Ferrari 125S was also the first car to be equipped with the now-legendary Ferrari #V -12. What is your favorite front-engine Ferrari?
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Utilizing a revised design by Satoru Nozaki, the production Toyota 2000GT was fabricated entirely by hand, and the luxurious interior included a rosewood dash and signal-seeking radio. Toyota demonstrated that it could not only build a stylish car, but a performance-oriented one.
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The M16 was inspired by the low, wedge-shaped design of the Lotus Type 72 F1 car. The M16C proved to be the most effective version, achieving the first victory for McLaren at the Indy 500 in 1974. @McLarenF1 @ArrowMcLarenSP
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The original 1966 Batmobile from Lincolnโ€™s Futura concept car of 1955, retained the shark-like contours and bubble top of the Futura, it was painted gray with white stripes. However, after screening, it was repainted in black with cerise highlights to make it โ€œpopโ€ on screen!
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Very excited to announce @Speedhunters โ€‹โ€‹ will be bringing their @scion FR-S to our cruise-in. http://t.co/vOOC5vvNkI http://t.co/pEhks4dUfu
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One of the most successful designs at the Indianapolis 500 in the period, and the second car McLaren developed for the race, the M16 was inspired by the low, wedge-shaped design of the Lotus Type 72 Formula 1 car.
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2 years
In addition to being named Lowrider of the Year by Lowrider Magazine for three consecutive years (2011-2013), El Rey has won awards at both SEMA and the Grand National Roadster Show.
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Of the seven Ford GT40 Mark IIIs built, only four were delivered with left hand drive like this car. This rare street-legal example (serial #MK3 1105) was originally owned by well-known Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan, who drove it sparinglyโ€”and never in the rain.
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The FBI took delivery of the limousine in March 1942 and Franklin D. Roosevelt used it frequently in and around Washington DC. It was also shipped overseas and served as his ground transport during his historic conference with Stalin and Churchill at Yalta in February 1945.
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The Alpine A110 was produced from 1961-1977 and became famous for its performance in rally racing. While all A110 bodies were constructed of fiberglass, factory team cars, like this example, were made even lighter by removing any unnecessary weight by utilizing plastic components
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NEW EXHIBIT - JULY 23 | ANDY WARHOL: CARS - WORKS FROM THE MERCEDES-BENZ ART COLLECTION In this exhibition, these highly allusive automobiles and their images appear within the context of two celebrated brands, Mercedes-Benz and the one that Andy Warhol constructed for himself.
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Elvis Presley, who had a passion for both guns and cars, shot this Pantera with his personal firearm during a temperamental outburst when he lost patience because the car would not start.
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Almost 20 feet in length, the Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in the 1989 and 1992 movies was based upon a 1967 Chevy Impala found in a London junkyard.
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The Nissan Silvia CSP311 was an early attempt at a personal car, exhibiting unique design elements by an international design team. Each car was handbuilt on a Fairlady chassis to customer specs, and its โ€œcrisp-cutโ€ design of gentle, paper-like folds made it an immediate classic
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Tuned by Keith Black and driven by Don โ€œThe Snakeโ€ Prudhomme, the Greer-Black-Prudhomme dragster immediately dominated the drag racing circuit and consistently ran the quarter mile in under eight seconds, at speeds in excess of 190 miles per hour.
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The 1947 Ferrari 125S is back on display in the Vault! Dubbed the 125 S, it was also the first vehicle Enzo Ferrari equipped with the now-legendary Ferrari V-12 engine.
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The McLaren M10A was one of the first monocoque cars built for Formula 5000 racing. McLaren, like many major manufacturers including Eagle and Lola, was enticed to build cars for the series after its rules were amended to allow for 5.0-liter engines. @McLaren @ArrowMcLarenSP
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Helping McLaren establish a unique identity on the track, the M8A, driven by Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme, was the first in a highly successful series of papaya-hued vehicles that would bring McLaren four consecutive overall Can-Am victories. @McLarenF1 | @ArrowMcLarenSP
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The Mach 5 has been described as the most famous race car in the world because of the continuing popularity of the 1967 Speed Racer cartoon series, which has an estimated fan base of 50 million people. @Hagerty
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When a two-liter restriction on engine displacement was introduced, Miller debuted the 122, replacing the 183, for the 1923 season. This 122 initially competed with a n-a engine, but became the first supercharged Miller when it was fitted with a small centrifugal supercharger.
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Ken Okuyama founded Ken Okuyama Design in 2007 after designing for major brands like Ferrari and Porsche. Following in the tradition of classic coachbuilders, Okuyama consults with individual owners to determine their needs before crafting bespoke vehicles on existing platforms.
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In addition to catalyzing the partnership of Teslaโ€™s co-founders, the AC Propulsion tzero sparked the creation of the first Tesla Roadster. Its performance and innovative design convinced Tesla that it was possible for a sporty, stylish EV to rival its gas-powered counterparts.
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We are getting closer to the 2023 Formula 1 season! Come see the 2018 McLaren MCL33 on display with other papaya greats! Who is your favorite F1 Driver? @McLarenF1 | @ArrowMcLaren
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Has there been a more extreme Ferrari? Ferrari created the FXX-K Evo as an experimental version of the LaFerrari hypercar to provide select clients the opportunity to participate in the development of ever more high performance models.
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Petersen Museum
10 years
Singer always wows the crowd with their bespoke 911s. #Monterey #CarWeek . http://t.co/can3CBt1cq
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This is the last Ferrari Barchetta ever built and the last non-racing Ferrari bodied by Touring. It was ordered by the Ford Motor Company in the name of Henry Ford II and delivered new with a three-carburetor 225 engine and left-hand drive.
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Happy 100th Birthday to late American racing icon, Carroll Shelby. Mr. Shelby's passion ran deep and his racing successes and gorgeous machines prove it. Thank you for everything, Mr. Shelby!
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Two of the most collectable cars in Aston Martin's history - DB4GT and DB4GT Zagato remain popular with owners and enthusiasts alike. With a combined volume of just 100 examples in total, these cars have fetched over ยฃ1m at auction. The Vault is supported by Hagerty.
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Petersen Museum
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Dome Co., Ltd was founded to build racing vehicles in which new technologies could be tested. The 1978 Dome Zero was intended to offer an alternative to exotic European supercars.
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Itโ€™s a world premiere at the Petersen! The new Corvette E-Ray is making its first public appearance at the museum, on display through Friday! Donโ€™t miss out on the opportunity of seeing the quickest Corvette ever built โšก๏ธ @corvette @chevrolet @generalmotors
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Amidst the local unrest of a tumultuous era in civil rights history, African-American Cliff Hall built an extraordinary vehicle. Full story HERE: #bhm #celebrateblackgreatness #blackautomotivehistory
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#NewYearNewMe 3 Years ago, the Petersen underwent an astonishing transformation. In 2019, help us celebrate our 25th anniversary with a huge line-up of 25+ events!
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