California Automobile Museum

The Museum sells cars!! You can check out or current inventory here: http://ow.ly/zKaI50CwHgD... If you are looking to sell a vehicle, let us help you via our consignment program! Or, consider donating a vehicle to the Museum -- there could be a tax benefit in donating (we are a 501c3 charity).

You can now get some Museum Gear for those auto-aficionados in your family! Shirts and Hats per order, shipped to your door! http://ow.ly/Jrv150CwG3W

For a limited time the Museum is again offering the opportunity to become a Lifetime Member at (2) levels -- Driver Level and Executive Level. http://ow.ly/QM1F50CwH7R

While closed for the COVID-19 virus we are offering Virtual Memberships via a Patreon page! Our video tours highlight current featured exhibits, interviews with car owners and deep dives into the historical significance, unique features, and interesting facts about cars in the collection. All-Access Virtual Memberships are $4/month, while VIP Memberships are $10 and include exclusive episodes each month and VIP Members only events once the museum re-opens to the public.... https://www.patreon.com/calautomuseum

Support your local Auto Museum -- one of the few ways during the pandemic we have been able to make ends meet is with our car sales program. Vehicle Donations are very much welcome! We also have a great CONSIGNMENT program -- let us sell your car for you!!... Looking for your next car -- CHECK US OUT! Call the museum and ask for Steve! 916 442 6802

Today in 1969, New Zealander Denny Hulme drove a Team McLaren M8B-Chevrolet to victory in the Can-Am race at Riverside, California.

Giving Tuesday is TODAY! The Museum is once again closed due to Public Health directive. While we plan to re-open as soon as we can, our expenses continue. We are also looking to make our facility as touch-free as possible for the continued health and well being of our patrons, volunteers, and staff. http://ow.ly/BZzZ50CwGzC... Your support is vital to these imperatives and is very much appreciated.

Today in 1965, Californian Richie Ginther won the Mexican Grand Prix at 94.26 mph to give Honda its first ever Formula One victory. It was also tire supplier Goodyear's first ever win.

On this day in 1970 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, American Gary Gabelich attained a record 622.407 mph average speed in the Blue Flame, a rocket-powered four-wheeled vehicle. Momentarily achieving 650mph, Gabelich's vehicle was powered by a liquid natural gas, hydrogen peroxide rocket engine that produced a thrust of up to 22,000 pounds. Gabelich's achievement ended the domination of Craig Breedlove, the American driver who set a series of astounding victories in jet...-powered vehicles during the 1960s, breaking the 400 mph, 500 mph, and 600 mph barriers in 1963, 1964, and 1965, respectively. The Blue Flame's land-speed record stood until 1983, when Briton Richard Noble raced to a new record in his jet-powered Thrust 2 vehicle. The Thrust 2, a 17,000-pound jet-powered Rolls-Royce Avon 302 designed by John Ackroyd, reached a record 633.468 mph over the one-mile course in Nevada's stark Black Rock Desert. See more

Come and take a look at our current rotating exhibit -- REEL CARS. One of the highlights is THE car used in the recent hit movie The Art Of Racing In The Rain -- a beautiful replica of a 1959 Ferrari 250 Testta Rossa

Did you know -- WE ARE OPEN!! New hours: Thursdays for our members 10 AM to 5 PM Friday - Sunday for everyone 10AM to 5 PM... -last entry is 4:30 PM- We can arrange a private tour too (on days we aren't open, etc) call us!

Amazing cars on the CCMT #capcitymotortour #capcitymotortour2020 #calautomyseum

One of the amazing destinations on the Cap City MotorTour! #caautomuseum #sacramento #capcitymotortour #capcitymotortour2020

OPENING BACK UP SOON! Sacramento County has upgraded status regarding COVID 19 and we will be able to reopen our doors. We are working through the final details and will have new regular hours published soon! MEANTIME - ... Drop by this Saturday, October 2 -- We will have some limited hours during the Cap City MotorTour for visitors (10:30 AM to 2:00 PM) Or give us a call -- we can set up a Private Guided Tour for a fee. Group limitations and other public health guidelines will be required/implemented. We are really looking forward to seeing you all again!!

Cap City MotorTour is on!!