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Automobile Driving Museum is Featured in the August ’19 Issue of Octane

Automobile Driving Museum is Featured in the August ’19 Issue of Octane https://i2.wp.com/www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Octane_Magazine_Cover_Automobile_Driving_Museum.png?fit=798%2C1024&ssl=1 798 1024 Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png July 17, 2019 July 17, 2019

We are the So Cal ‘museum that takes you for a ride.’ Octane magazine created a wonderful write-up about our museum and the experience provided to our guests. The article nicely captures the history of the Automobile Driving Museum through the eyes of our co-founder, Stanley Zimmerman. Readers will also learn what sparked the idea…

1975 AMC Pacer

1975 AMC Pacer Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png May 15, 2017 May 15, 2017

1971 AMC AMX Javelin

1971 AMC AMX Javelin Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png March 27, 2017 March 27, 2017

1941 Cadillac Convertible

1941 Cadillac Convertible Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png March 22, 2017 March 22, 2017

1941 Lincoln Continental

1941 Lincoln Continental Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png February 14, 2017 February 14, 2017

NEW to the Collection!

1963 Studebaker Avanti

1963 Studebaker Avanti Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016

1964 Plymouth Valiant

1964 Plymouth Valiant Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png September 5, 2016 September 5, 2016

New to our collection!

1964 Plymouth Signet Convertible

1964 Plymouth Signet Convertible Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png June 6, 2016 June 6, 2016

New to Collection! Picture coming soon!

1949 Buick Woody

1949 Buick Woody Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png June 6, 2016 June 6, 2016

1952 MG TD

1952 MG TD Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png April 25, 2016 April 25, 2016

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: MG Mark II TD roadster Factory Price: $1,750 Production: 29,664 (1949-1953) Weight: 1,930 lbs. Engine: 4-cylinder Horse Power: 56 @ 5,200 rpm Cubic Litres: 1.3 (1250 cc) Wheel Base: 94 in. Transmission: 4 speed on the floor Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic [/column] [column grid=”2″] The TC Midget series which started after World War II did more…

1959 Austin-Healey 3000 Roadster

1959 Austin-Healey 3000 Roadster Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png April 25, 2016 April 25, 2016

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: Two seater sport roadster Mark I Factory Price: N/A Production: 13,650 (Mk I) Weight: 2,460 lbs. Engine: 6-cylinder Horse Power: 124 @ 4,600 rpm Cubic Inches: 2,912 cc Wheel Base: 92 in. Transmission: 4 speed on the floor Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic [/column] [column grid=”2″] The Austin-Healey automobiles were produced from 1953 to 1971. The name…

1958 MGA Roadster

1958 MGA Roadster Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png April 25, 2016 April 25, 2016

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: Two door roadster, Series 1500 Factory Price: N/A Production: 58,750 (1955-59) Weight: 1,988 lbs. Engine: 4-cylinder Horse Power: 72 (net) @ 5,500 rpm Cubic Inches: 1,489 cc Wheel Base: 94 in. Transmission: 4 speed on the floor Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic [/column] [column grid=”2″] The TC, TD, and TF series introduced in 1949 gave way to…

1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016

1940 Packard Darrin

1940 Packard Darrin Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png February 1, 2016 February 1, 2016

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: Convertible Victoria Series 180 Factory Price: $4,570 Production: 44 Weight: 4,120 lbs. Engine: Straight 8 L-head Horse Power: 160 @ 3,500 rpm Cubic Inches: 356 Wheel Base: 127 in. Transmission: 3 speed column shift Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic [/column] [column grid=”2″ span=”1″] All Darrin Victoria four door convertible sedans and four door Darrin sedans were custom…

Our Packard Collection

Our Packard Collection https://i2.wp.com/www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1940_packard_darrin-335x256.jpg?fit=335%2C256&ssl=1 335 256 Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png January 20, 2016 July 20, 2017

The earliest Packard in ADM’s stable is this 1916 Twin Six convertible, considered the first production V-12 in the world. Producing 88 horsepower from 424.1 cubic inches on a 126-inch wheelbase, this 2.1-ton automobile was produced in August 1916 and delivered to Mr. J. D. Harding of Chicago, who paid around $3,000 for it. The…

1965 Ford Mustang

1965 Ford Mustang Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png January 11, 2016 January 11, 2016

1929 Durant

1929 Durant Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png November 16, 2015 November 16, 2015

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: 2-door coupe with rumble seat Factory Price: $595 Production: N/A Weight: 2,460 lbs Engine: 6-cylinder Horse Power: 65 @3,000 rpm Cubic Inches: N/A Wheel Base: 107 in Transmission: 3 speed Brakes: 4 wheel mechanical [/column] [column grid=”2″ span=”1″] William Durant founded General Motors but over the years he ended up losing GM, not once, but twice. In 1921 he started…

1962 Chevrolet Corvair

1962 Chevrolet Corvair Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png November 16, 2015 November 16, 2015

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: 900 Monza coupe, Model 0927 Factory Price: $2,281 Production: 88,440 Weight: 2,445 lbs Engine: Flat 6 Horse Power: 80 @4,200 rpm Cubic Inches: 145 Wheel Base: 108 in Transmission: Automatic Brakes: Hydraulic 4 wheel [/column] [column grid=”2″ span=”1″] Corvair was the brain child of chief engineer Edward Cole. The 1960 Corvair rear engine was to be 6-cylinder, 140 cu. in.…

1958 Packard Hawk

1958 Packard Hawk Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png November 9, 2015 November 9, 2015

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: 2 door hardtop coupe Factory Price: $3,995 Production: 588 Weight: 3,470 lbs Engine: V-8 Horse Power: 275@4,800 rpm Cubic Inches: 289 Wheel Base: 116.5 in Transmission: Flight O-Matic Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic [/column] [column grid=”2″ span=”1″] The Studebaker-Packard Corporation had one last gasp to save the Packard name, the 1957 and 1958 models. Hopes were high for the all new…

1987 Mercury Colony Park

1987 Mercury Colony Park https://i1.wp.com/www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2000/01/grve-dummy-sample-image-large.png?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024 1024 Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png November 2, 2015 November 2, 2015

Come see our newest member to the collection in action! Pictures and information to come

1960 Austin Healy

1960 Austin Healy Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png October 12, 2015 October 12, 2015

1964 Chevelle Malibu SS

1964 Chevelle Malibu SS Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png October 5, 2015 October 5, 2015

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: Super Sport Hard Top Coupe Factory Price: $2,646 Production: 76,860 Weight: 3,000 lbs. Engine: V-8 Horse Power: 195 Cubic Inches: 283 Wheel Base: 115 in Transmission: Automatic Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic [/column] [column grid=”2″ span=”1″] Though Chevrolet mostly followed Ford’s marketing initiatives in the 1960s it continued to lead in sale products in every year except 1966. Like its arch…

1959 Edsel Ranger

1959 Edsel Ranger Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png September 29, 2015 September 29, 2015

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: Sedan 2 door Factory Price: $2,629 Production: 7,778 Weight: 3,457 lbs Engine: Straight 6 OHV Horse Power: 145 Cubic Inches: 223 Wheel Base: 120 in Transmission: 3 speed manual on column Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic [/column] [column grid=”2″ span=”1″] Planning for the Edsel production began in 1953. By the time the Edsel ceased production in 1960 the entire car market…

1947 Pontiac Torpedo

1947 Pontiac Torpedo Automobile Driving Museum Automobile Driving Museum //www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zimmerman-logo-White-FINAL.png September 21, 2015 September 21, 2015

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] SPECIFICATIONS Body Style: Torpedo-back 4 door sedan Factory Price: $1,559 Production: N/A Weight: 3,405 lbs Engine: Straight 8 L-head Horse Power: Cubic Inches: 248.9 Wheel Base: 119 in Transmission: 3 speed on column Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic [/column] [column grid=”2″ span=”1″] 1947 Models were facelifted 1941-1946 models [/column]

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