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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

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We're very excited to announce our All-American Cruise-In will be taking place on June 7 - in honor of 60 Years of the Shelby GT350, we're also hosting a rally for all Shelby GT350 or Cobra 427 owners after the Cruise-In! Click the link to grab tickets! bit.ly/4kLeRev

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Designed by F1 legend Gordon Murray, the McLaren F1 redefined speed in the ’90s. With a 618hp BMW V12 and 240.1 mph top speed, it became a hypercar icon. See it now in our "Totally Awesome" exhibit! bit.ly/45x0i9S

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Self-driving cars have been sci-fi icons for decades—think Sleeper (1973) & Total Recall (1990). So it's fitting Tesla unveiled the Cybercab at WB Studios last fall. We had it in our lobby for a month! Learn more: bit.ly/45C5E3L

Self-driving cars have been sci-fi icons for decades—think Sleeper (1973) & Total Recall (1990). So it's fitting Tesla unveiled the Cybercab at WB Studios last fall. We had it in our lobby for a month!
Learn more: bit.ly/45C5E3L
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The Audi Quattro revolutionized rally with AWD, dominating Group B until rivals caught up. Audi’s wild response? The S1 E2—a 500hp, turbocharged beast. See it in "Totally Awesome!" now open! bit.ly/45x0i9S #Audi #GroupB #PetersenMuseum #80scars

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This JDM-only gem featured a glass canopy and butterfly doors—so cool they inspired the McLaren F1’s! The Toyota Sera previewed the sleek, futuristic look of the ā€˜90s. See it now in "Totally Awesome!" šŸ”— bit.ly/45x0i9S #Toyota #Sera #PetersenMuseum #90scars

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Born from Claudio Zampolli’s dream and Giorgio Moroder’s backing, the Cizeta V16T packed a wild V16 and Gandini styling. Only 11 were made. See this ultra-rare ā€˜90s supercar in our newest exhibit, "Totally Awesome!" bit.ly/45x0i9S #Cizeta #V16T #Petersen

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Built for the ā€˜79–’80 Procar series, this M1 wasn’t just fast—it became art. Frank Stella’s grid-laced livery turned it into a moving masterpiece. See it now in Totally Awesome! šŸ”— bit.ly/45x0i9S #BMW #M1Procar #Petersen #TotallyAwesome

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With its front-engine Batmobile look, the GTR-1 raced Le Mans and pioneered hybrid tech in racing. The Q9 hybrid was ahead of its time. See this bold innovator now in Totally Awesome! bit.ly/45x0i9S #Panoz #EsperanteGTR1 #PetersenMuseum

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Bold flared fenders, chrome shine, and iconic purple two-tone paint make this truck pure ’90s luxury-meets-rugged. Plus, those synth-style graphics are the cherry on top! bit.ly/45x0i9S #Ford #F150 #PetersenMuseum #TotallyAwesome

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When it launched in 2008, the Tesla Roadster faced plenty of skepticism. But with a 211-mile range and 125 mph top speed, it marked a turning point for EVs. See it in our Vault, presented by Hagerty: bit.ly/4kSBkqd #PetersenAutomotiveMuseum #EVs

When it launched in 2008, the Tesla Roadster faced plenty of skepticism. But with a 211-mile range and 125 mph top speed, it marked a turning point for EVs.
See it in our Vault, presented by <a href="/Hagerty/">Hagerty</a>: bit.ly/4kSBkqd
#PetersenAutomotiveMuseum #EVs
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It’s another race weekend for Formula One, this time in Austria. Will it be another McLaren victory by either Piastri or Norris? Do Hamilton and Leclerc make Ferrari proud? Does Verstappen return Red Bull to their days of glory? Who you got? bit.ly/45SVDiP

It’s another race weekend for Formula One, this time in Austria. Will it be another McLaren victory by either Piastri or Norris? Do Hamilton and Leclerc make Ferrari proud? Does Verstappen return Red Bull to their days of glory? Who you got? 

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Next Sunday, July 6, we’re throwing the ultimate Fourth of July Weekend celebration at our All-American Cruise-In! šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø All American cars welcome—plus a special rally honoring 60 years of the Shelby GT350, exclusive to GT350s & Cobra 427s. Save your spot:bit.ly/4kLeRev

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Our Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton was made for use by the Eisenhower Administration, but two other examples were built and used by such dignitaries as the Apollo 11 astronauts and Rose Bowl president. Watch Leslie's Deep Dive to learn more: bit.ly/4mIZaWU

Our Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton was made for use by the Eisenhower Administration, but two other examples were built and used by such dignitaries as the Apollo 11 astronauts and Rose Bowl president. Watch Leslie's Deep Dive to learn more: bit.ly/4mIZaWU
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The first Tesla pickup model, its look was inspired by the famous Gene Winfield-built ā€œspinnerā€ car from 1982’s sci-fi classic flick Blade Runner, which (as luck would have it!) is also at the museum. Check it out in our Vault, presented by @hagerty bit.ly/43ZcvTy

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The origin of this jeep was for the US military during WWII. A generation later, the Jeepster Commando was built to compete with the Ford Bronco and eventually sold 75,000 units between 1967-1975. #petersenautomotivemuseum #history Learn more here: bit.ly/4i3FMAx

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Famous from Miami Vice, this Corvette-based Ferrari Daytona replica faced legal heat—leading Ferrari to swap in Testarossas on-screen. See this pop culture icon in "Totally Awesome!" bit.ly/45x0i9S #MiamiVice #PetersenMuseum #TotallyAwesome

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Kaiser-Frazer was only around for 6 years, but gave us the 1st production fiberglass sports car in the US – the Kaiser Darrin. It contained pocket doors! Check it out in our Vault, presented by Hagerty bit.ly/43XeOXo

Kaiser-Frazer was only around for 6 years, but gave us the 1st production fiberglass sports car in the US – the Kaiser Darrin. It contained pocket doors!
Check it out in our Vault, presented by <a href="/Hagerty/">Hagerty</a> 
bit.ly/43XeOXo
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Trivia time: ā€œThe 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. Less than 100 were made. My father spent 3 years restoring this car. It is his love, it is his passion. . .ā€ Can you guess the movie? (Spoiler: The car is part of our Totally Awesome exhibit.) bit.ly/45x0i9S

Trivia time: ā€œThe 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. Less than 100 were made. My father spent 3 years restoring this car. It is his love, it is his passion. . .ā€

Can you guess the movie?
(Spoiler: The car is part of our Totally Awesome exhibit.) 
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Our Totally Awesome exhibit has begun! It’s about more than just cars, but the culture as a whole. From the Atari 2600 classic Pong to Nintendo’s Mario Brothers and Zelda, what was your favorite video game of the 80s/90s? #80s #90s #totallyawesome bit.ly/45x0i9S

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The Petersen features cars from as far back as 1886 through today. This fosters discussion on the different eras. Which decade featured the best cars? What will define the future of the automotive industry? What do today’s cars lack that older cars had? #petersenautomotivemuseum