Petersen Automotive Museum

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 pre

sentation 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.

Brian O’Conner’s bright green Eclipse is one of the most iconic tuner cars in movie history.Introduced in the opening sc...
09/04/2026

Brian O’Conner’s bright green Eclipse is one of the most iconic tuner cars in movie history.

Introduced in the opening scenes of The Fast and the Furious, the Eclipse helped establish Brian’s place in the street-racing world and became an instant symbol of early-2000s tuner culture.

This example is known as “Stunt #2” from production.

See it now in "A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons."

The Fast Saga

09/03/2026

Check out the interior of the 1934 Voisin Aerosport Coupe Reconstruction - a remarkable piece of French automotive design, and one with quite the story. After disappearing in the 1950s, it was rediscovered decades later and painstakingly restored to its original form.

“A Legacy of Excellence: Masterpieces from the Mullin Collection” is now open in the Vault, presented by - come check it out!

09/02/2026

Meet the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 “Daytona” — at the time of its unveil in 1968 at the Paris Salon, it was the most expensive production Ferrari of its time. And its 4.4-liter V-12 could propel the 3,530-pound grand tourer to 174 mph.

You can see the 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 “Daytona” in “World’s Fastest,” supported by

09/01/2026

first car, a 1970 Porsche 914/6, has a pretty serious history.

After two decades of ownership, Jeff transformed the 914 for the 25-day, 10,000-mile Panama-Alaska Rally, adding rally-specific modifications like dual ignition, a rally clock, and a custom hatch for easier maintenance.

And now, he’s brought it back to its rally days for our latest exhibit, “Jeff Zwart: Life at ZwartSpeed” — now open in the Vault, presented by

Another epic Sunday! Swipe to check out some of the highlights from our ZwartSpeed Porsche Cruise-In yesterday!Which Por...
08/31/2026

Another epic Sunday! Swipe to check out some of the highlights from our ZwartSpeed Porsche Cruise-In yesterday!

Which Porsche

Motul USA Vredestein Cars & Bids

08/30/2026

arriving in style, as always, behind the wheel of his 1972 911S powered by an Andial engine

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the ZwartSpeed Porsche Cruise-In! You brought the energy and an incredible lineup of Porsches — all while braving the heat.




08/29/2026

ITALIAN Design, AMERICAN Roots | Plymouth Explorer by Ghia

In this episode, we explore the remarkable 1954 Plymouth Explorer, a one-of-one concept car that transformed one of America's most practical brands into something worthy of the European Riviera. Designed under the direction of Chrysler styling chief Virgil Exner and hand-built by Carrozzeria Ghia in Turin, the Explorer is one of the most beautiful examples of the famous Chrysler-Ghia partnership.

With its sweeping aluminum bodywork, low-slung profile, elegant interior, and distinctive metallic green finish, the Explorer showcased a bold new vision for Plymouth at a time when American automakers were looking to Europe for inspiration. Beneath the exotic styling was a reliable Plymouth chassis and inline-six engine, proving that sophisticated design didn't have to come at the expense of everyday usability.

From auto show sensation to California cruiser, the Plymouth Explorer has lived a fascinating life and remains one of the most important "what if" cars of the 1950s. It represents a brief moment when Detroit and Turin came together to create something truly special.
Today, the Plymouth Explorer is on display in Transatlantic Lines at the Petersen Automotive Museum, alongside other extraordinary examples of American cars shaped by Italian design.
Subscribe for more automotive history, rare vehicle spotlights, and behind-the-scenes access to some of the world's most significant automobiles.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Vigil Exner
01:33 - Features & Details
02:34 - Under the Hood
03:06 - One-off Ownership & Restoration
04:14 - Closer

Before the Charger, there was the RX-7.Dom’s red Mazda RX-7 from The Fast and the Furious perfectly captured early-2000s...
08/28/2026

Before the Charger, there was the RX-7.

Dom’s red Mazda RX-7 from The Fast and the Furious perfectly captured early-2000s tuner culture with its custom bodywork, graphics, and unmistakable presence. Originally owned and built by Keith Imoto, the car became one of the franchise’s most recognizable imports.

Now on display in "A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons."


08/28/2026

Sometimes the cars that arrive to the Museum leave us in total awe… like this 1922 Hispano-Suiza Type H6B “Skiff Torpedo” — just, wow!

Looking to travel back in time and see some amazing and rare Art Deco vehicles? Come check out the Vault, presented by

With our upcoming ZwartSpeed Porsche Cruise-In this Sunday, it’s safe to say we’ve been in a Porsche mood! A perfect exa...
08/26/2026

With our upcoming ZwartSpeed Porsche Cruise-In this Sunday, it’s safe to say we’ve been in a Porsche mood!

A perfect example? The 1987 Porsche 959. With 444 hp, a twin-turbo flat-six, sophisticated all-wheel drive, and a top speed of 198 mph, it was one of the most technologically advanced road cars of its time.

One of just 292 built, the 959 is currently on display in our World’s Fastest exhibit, supported by

Come see it for yourself this Sunday!

A look inside “Jeff Zwart: Life at ZwartSpeed” — our latest exhibit, and an exploration of what it truly means to live a...
08/25/2026

A look inside “Jeff Zwart: Life at ZwartSpeed” — our latest exhibit, and an exploration of what it truly means to live a life driven by curiosity, creativity, and motion.

Now on view inside the Vault, presented by .

Come check it out this weekend as we celebrate with our ZwartSpeed Porsche Cruise-In! Link in bio to secure your spot.

08/24/2026

Did you know our “World-Class” exhibit extends outside of the first floor?

Our porte cochere displays not one, but TWO Mercedes-Benz Unimogs!

Originally created by Gebr. Boehringer in 1948, this Unimog was acquired by Daimler-Benz AG for the Mercedes-Benz brand in 1951. This Unimog U 80 T was converted by Ruthmann into a “Niederflurhubwagen” (“low-floor elevating truck”, featuring a unique flexiloader configuration designed to haul vehicles.

“World-Class” is supported by &

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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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