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May 29, 2008
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San Diego Automotive Museum

All car aficionados will be delighted with what the San Diego Automotive Museum has to offer in Balboa Park.  The museum opened its doors in 1988, and since that time, has been considered being a world-class with its vehicle collection. 

The museum has its own collection of cars, which include the 1948 Tucker Torpedo, the 1966 Bizzarinis, the 1912 Merkle motorcycle, the 1924 Ford Model T and the 1937 Brough Superior SS100 motorcycle. 

In addition to the above great things to see, the San Diego Automotive Museum has a flurry of automobiles that come stay at the museum for a period of time.  When you stop by, you may very well have the opportunity to see the below and much, much more! 

1901 Oldsmobile Surrey "7/8 Replica

1905 Tourist - Auto Vehicle

1909 International Harvester - Model A Auto Wagon

1912 Pathfinder - Model E

1913 Cadillac - Model 30

1914 Ford - Model T "3-Door Touring Car"

1916 Saxon - Model 14 "Roadster"

1925 Bentley - 3 Liter "Red Label Speed Special"

1930  Ford - Model A "Cabriolet"

1932 Morgan - Super Sporster

1932 Cadillac - Convertible Coupe

1937 Cord - 812 Sportsman

1953 Jaguar - XK 120

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder (replica of James Dean's car)

1962 Maseratti 3500 - GTIS "Sebring"

1962 Mercedes - 190 SL

1974 Lamborghini - Countach 5000S

1990 Corvette - ZR 1

1990 Ferrari - Testarossa

If you have a passion for classic automobiles, then this museum is undoubtedly for you.  These vehicles represent an amazing glimpse into our past cultures.

The museum, by the way, is open daily, with exception for major holidays. 

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San Diego Automotive Museum
2080 Pan American Plaza, Suite 12, (Balboa Park), San Diego, CA, 92101-1636, United States

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