San Diego Automotive Museum

#fastfactfriday The word car originated from the Latin term ‘carrus’ or ‘carrum’ which means wheeled vehicle.

Motor Racing has come a long way since its beginning, and is a sport practiced throughout the world. What is your favorite race?

What was (or is) your favorite Classic American Drive-In Restaurant?

The San Diego Automotive Museum is proud to support the local Car Clubs of San Diego. For more information about this event please contact: [email protected]

Enter for your chance to win a VIP Package for Two (2) to the 2021 MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas happening October 1 - 3, 2021, in Austin, Texas! Your donation of $80 enters you in the opportunity drawing, $200 for 3 entries, and $500 for 10 entries! All proceeds support San Diego Automotive Museum.... Contest runs July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021. Winner drawn at 12pm PST September 1. Do not have to be present to win. Winner and guest must be 21 years of age or older. SDAM will pay the prize taxes for the winner. San Diego Automotive Museum is an IRS 501(c)(3) Organization. Tax ID # 33-0147359 Visit: SDAutoMuseum.org/MotoGP

This is a bill from "Keith's Garage General Machine Shop" in 1919. What do you think this bill would be today? (: SDAM Archive)

Legend Carroll Shelby pictured with the 2011 Shelby American Mustang GT350-R Concept. The Shelby Mustang GT350-R Concept pictured here was the last car produced with Carroll Shelby’s direct involvement prior to his death in 2012. Its supercharged 5.0 L engine produces 624 horsepower. This car was a pace car at the 2010 Shelby American Sprint Cup NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In 2011, this GT350-R out-lapped the best from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Corvette at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Come check it out in person at SDAM!

Happy 4th of July from SDAM! '69 Chevrolet Corvette #July4th

Speeding into the weekend like...

Fast Fact Friday "Highway Hypnosis" Have you ever been driving and suddenly felt as if you were driving on auto-pilot? This is called "Highway Hypnosis", an altered mental state in which a person can drive a car, truck, or other automobile great distances, responding to external events in the expected, safe, and correct manner with no recollection of having consciously done so."

Elvis Presley 11th Annual Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction : SDAM Archive

Do you know what inspired the Tail Fin?

A.J. Foyt American Racing Driver Phoenix 1975 "First 4-time winner of the Indianapolis 500:... 1961, 1964, 1967, 1977 Only driver to win the Indy 500, the Daytona 500 (1972) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1967) Holds record 67 Indy Car wins and 7 Indy Car championships as a driver Voted Driver of the Century :SDAM Archive

#motorcyclemonday Evel Knievel’s jump over the fountains at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 1967. Come check out Evel Knievel's Stratocycle at SDAM!

When you donate today, your generosity helps San Diego Automotive Museum remain here for our community and future generations to come. Your support in these challenging times is critical. This Giving Tuesday, any gift of $100 or more will receive a complimentary raffle ticket to win this 1968 Dodge Coronet. Thank you for your support!... https://www.sdautomuseum.org/raffle

You still have time to donate before the raffle for this 1968 Dodge Coronet closes! For a limited time, any donation of $100 or more will receive a raffle ticket, drawing will be held on December 18, 2020. For more information visit: https://www.sdautomuseum.org/raffle

Clyde is known for his letter to Henry Ford praising the quality of the Ford V8. "Dear Sir: While I still have got breath in my lungs I will tell you what a dandy car you make. I have drove Fords exclusively when I could get away with one. For sustained speed and freedom from trouble the Ford has got every other car skinned and even if my business hasen't been strictly legal it don't hurt any thing to tell you what a fine car you got in the V8. Yours truly, Clyde Champion Barrow"

You can still support the museum while we are temporarily closed! With any donation of $100 or more you will receive a complimentary raffle ticket for the 1968 Dodge Coronet! For more information visit https://www.sdautomuseum.org/raffle or call (619) 398-0307. 1:3,500 to win; maximum of 3,500 tickets will be sold. Ends December 18, 2020... Our Mission is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. San Diego Automotive Museum is an IRS 501 (c) (3) Organization. Tax ID # 33-0147359

Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow were an American criminal couple who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. What car was Clyde Barrow a fan of?

For a limited time, any donation of $100 or more will receive a complementary raffle ticket for the 1968 Dodge Coronet Raffle! Visit https://www.sdautomuseum.org/raffle Exceptional ground-up restoration with a subtly modified 440" V8 and other muscle upgrades. Ready for show, cruise, or club drags! 1:3,500 to win; maximum of 3,500 tickets will be sold.... Raffle runs from September 1, 2020 - December 18, 2020. See more

FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED STARTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020. Explore our website and connect with us here and on Instagram and Twitter. sdautomuseum.org

We thank and recognize our Veterans today and every day. free admission to Veterans today, Thank You for your service! 10 am to 4pm last admission 3:30 pm

A special thanks to all the participants of the Shifting Gears Car Rally! It was a wonderful and sold out event and we could not have done it without your support. We will be posting pictures soon.

Support the San Diego Automotive Museum by bidding on exciting automotive memorabilia lots. Visit our eBay page for the full list of available items! All proceeds benefit the San Diego Automotive Museum. Visit our eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/sdautomuseum/m.html

Get ready for a month of fun! This October, kids 12 and under will get into the museum for free with an accompanying paid adult admission. For more information visit sandiegomuseumcouncil.org #kidsfree #october #kidsfreeoctober #balboapark #sandiego #sandiegoautomotivemuseum

55 years ago on September 29, 1965 Aston Martin introduced the DB6. The DB6 holds its place in history and became popular with the famous. Mick Jagger bought one when he was 22 years old and Twiggy also owned one. The Prince Charles had his converted to run on biodiesel. For more information click on the following links https://www.wallpaper.com/l/prince-charles-aston-martin-db6 https://sportscardigest.com/aston-martin-db6/

Yes, you can win this 1968 Dodge Coronet while supporting the San Diego Automotive Museum! Exceptional ground-up restoration with a subtly modified 440" V8 and other muscle upgrades! $100 per ticket Purchase tickets at museum Thursday - Sunday 10am to 4pm or by calling (619) 398-0307... 1:3,500 to win; maximum of 3,500 tickets will be sold. September 1, 2020 - December 18, 2020. For more information visit the event page! https://www.sdautomuseum.org/rally

The "Shifting Gears" Car Rally is SOLD OUT. We are excited and look forward to a great time with everyone who will attend! There are still great ways to support the San Diego Automotive Museum. Purchase your raffle tickets today at https://www.sdautomuseum.org/raffle to win a 1968 Dodge Coronet! Or show your support by becoming a SDAM Member. Learn more at https://www.sdautomuseum.org/memberships.

We are closed for the day due to a construction water pipe burst. We anticipate opening tomorrow. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

72 years ago today, Honda was founded by Soichiro Honda in Hammatsu, Japan. By the 1960’s Honda had received worldwide recognition for excellent motorcycle performance. Over the next decades Honda expanded into different markets including automobiles, power equipment, marine and aircraft motors. One man’s vision has resulted in Honda, The Power of Dreams.