AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the San Diego Automotive Museum during his trip to Balboa Park. A nostalgic look at the icon of the 20th-century features more than 80 historic autos and motorcycles. Includes Frank Sinatra’s 1967 Austin Petrol Hire Car and Louie Mattar’s Fabulous $75,000 Car. Special exhibitions every two or three months display other fine vehicles and famous autos. San Diego county residents receive free admission on select Tuesdays each month.
Exterior of the SD Automotive Museum
California license plates
“British Invasion” special exhibit
More classic British vehicles
Shakespeare, Princess Diana and “Harry Potter”
Suzuki High-Mileage Bike (1982)
It was built and designed by Matt Guzzetta
1987 750 Ducati Paso
Its top speed is 139 mph
1928 Guzzi Falcon bike
This oil dispenser was used to store and dispense oil
1940 Pontiac Deluxe 6
It was built in Pontiac, Mich. for a cost of $970
Pontiac hood ornament
Overview of the SD Automotive Museum
Louie Mattar’s Fabulous $75,000 car
Trailer behind the car
Side view of the trailer
Louie’s work uniform
1953 Jaguar XK120
It was built in Coventry, England at a cost of $3,345
Attendees checking out the cars
1909 International Harvester Model A wagon
1999 Tango 600 electric car
It featured a range of 80-100 miles at a cost of $85,000
Indian motorcycle
1938 Harley Davidson 61 EL “Knucklehead”
Steve McQueen’s No. 98 motorcycle
For more information about the San Diego Automotive Museum, visit www.sdautomuseum.org
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