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Petersen Automotive Museum The Petersen Automotive Museum is America's premier automotive museum. Featuring a collection of over On June 11, 1994, Margie and Robert E.
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Petersen fulfilled a long-time dream when they became founding benefactors to start the Petersen Automotive Museum, donating $5 million to the Los Angeles County National History Museum. Today, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands as the nation’s premiere automotive museum, serving hundred's of thousands of visitors each year. The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. Encompassing more than 100,000 square feet, its exhibits feature more than 150 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles.

10/17/2026

In the latest episode of Open Garage, Richard R Rawlings walks us through some of his most memorable cars and shares stories from his time in the automotive world!

It’s an episode you don’t want to miss — link in bio to watch!

10/17/2026

We’re heading inside the incredible garage of Larry Chen, automotive photographer, filmmaker, and car enthusiast for a collection tour packed with JDM icons, race cars, off-road builds, and seriously cool projects.

From Larry’s R32 and R34 GT-Rs and 1970 Datsun 240Z to his E30 race car, Porsche 996 Turbo, Toyota JZX100, and brand-new Honda Accord SiR project, there’s no shortage of incredible cars to explore.

Get inside Larry Chen’s garage and hear the stories behind the cars he’s built, raced, photographed, and driven around the world.

This is Open Garage. Welcome to Larry Chen’s!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR
01:08 Toyota MK. V Supra
02:05 1984 BMW E30
03:25 1996 Toyota MK II JZX 100 Japanese Taxi
04:50 1970 Nissan Datsun 240Z
5:56 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo
06:58 1999 R34 GTR Bayside Blue
07:54 2026 Toyota GR Corolla
09:10 1996 Honda Accord SiR
12:08 2018 Toyota Tundra
13:27 Larry's drift car
14:14 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
15:53 Larry's Studio

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10/16/2026

The garage tour continues, and Tim Allen has plenty more cars to show us!

In Part 2 of the Open Garage premiere, we’re diving even deeper into Tim Allen’s collection, where American muscle, custom builds, hot rods, trucks, and some seriously powerful machines take center stage.

Tim walks us through a 1962 Chevrolet 409 Bubble Top, 1956 Ford F-100, rare 1939 Studebaker sleeper cab, 1940 Ford, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro “COPO,” 1955 Ford Club Coupe, 1950 Cadillac Series 61, and more — sharing the stories, modifications, and memories that make each one special.

There’s a little bit of everything in this garage: cars from Tim’s childhood in Detroit, machines inspired by his years of racing on Woodward Avenue, custom creations built from the ground up, and cars that have appeared in his films and television shows. We even get a look at Tim’s take on an American performance division — a project that helped inspire a new generation of high-performance Cadillacs.

But more than anything, Part 2 reveals what makes Tim’s collection so personal. These aren’t just cars to look at — they’re cars he’s driven, raced, built, modified, and lived with. And as Tim works toward “thinning the herd,” he’s getting closer to a collection where every car has a story that matters.

Open Garage takes you inside the private garages and collections of some of your favorite car collectors, giving you an up-close look at the cars they love — and the stories behind them.

STAY TUNED because episodes of Open Garage are coming every week, with a surprise bonus video: https://youtu.be/DlpYXhvZbJg

Subscribe to the Petersen Automotive Museum for more from Open Garage and more stories from the world of cars.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 1962 Chevy 409 bubble top
1:13 1956 Ford F-100 truck
2:06 1939 Studebaker sleeper cab
4:25 Performance modifications
7:40 1940 Ford custom
8:45 1968 COPO Camaro
11:37 Club Coupe and Ford GT motor
13:46 1950 Series 61 Cadillac
16:03 Bronco and Volvo projects
18:27 Final collection thoughts

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10/15/2026

Join Tim Allen for the premiere episode of Open Garage, a new Petersen Automotive Museum series taking you inside the private garages and car collections of some of the world’s most passionate car collectors!

For our first episode, we’re heading into Tim Allen’s garage for an incredible look at the cars that have shaped his passion for automobiles. From legendary European sports cars to American muscle and modern performance machines, Tim walks us through a collection filled with stories, history, and plenty of horsepower.

In Part 1, Tim takes us behind the wheel of some of his favorites, including a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC, Porsche 356, Porsche 911S, 1965 Jaguar E-Type, Ford RS200, and the Ford Mustang GTD. He also shares the stories behind the cars, from his love of rally cars and classic Porsches to his experiences racing and driving some seriously powerful American machines.

And this is only the beginning...

Open Garage episodes will be released weekly, taking you inside the collections, garages, and automotive worlds of some of your favorite car collectors. BUT, part TWO of Tim Allen's Garage is already available!

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/P2gttm94uec

AND... we have a surprise bonus video coming TOMORROW. Stay tuned!

Subscribe for more automotive history, rare vehicle spotlights, and behind-the-scenes access to some of the world's most significant automobiles.

TICKETS TO THE MUSEUM
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction to the shop
1:06 Performance and rally cars
2:38 TV show and daily drivers
3:33 Porsche collection
6:16 The Jaguar XKE
7:30 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC
8:37 Home Improvement memories
10:32 Disney studio car
11:47 Dodge performance models
15:00 Classic Pontiac and Ford
16:07 Rare Ford variants
18:03 Mustang and Galaxy history




Address

6060 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90036

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+13239302277

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