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
1931 Cadillac 452
Cadillac hood ornament
It came with a V16 engine producing 185 hp
1929 L-29 Cord Brougham
1914 Ford Model T
It was built in Highland Park, Mich.
Rear of the 1914 Ford Model T
Shock Absorber display
They are part of a car’s suspension system
Overview of the San Diego Automobile Museum
More of the classic cars on display
1968 Dodge Coronet 440
A look behind the wheel
1974 Lamborghini Countach 5000S
It comes with a V12 engine producing 375 hp
The original price was $68,000
1930 Erskine
It was manufactured by Studebaker and was considered a “failure”
Solar’s 1946 Midget built in San Diego
1912 Packard 30 Phaeton
1,200 were produced at a cost of $4,200
Attendees checking out the cars
1948 Indian Chief factory sidecar
Large motorcycle display
2016 Indian Chief vintage bike
1947 Indian Chief motorcycle
For more information about the San Diego Automotive Museum, visit www.sdautomuseum.org
