Collections | San Diego Automotive Museum
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Collections | San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Automotive Museum Collections
The San Diego Automotive Museum collection features a remarkable permanent assembly of cars and motorcycles that reflect the evolution of design, culture, and innovation. Displayed year-round, this collection highlights historically significant vehicles that tell the story of automotive progress across generations. Visit us at the historic
Balboa Park
.
Our collection includes loaned vehicles and those from our permanent collection. See
Current Exhibits
for information about vehicles in our temporary exhibits.
Featured Automobiles in the San Diego Automotive Museum Collection
1905 REO Runabout
– Donated by Dr. Craig Venter and Heather Kowalski of La Jolla, CA
1909 International Harvester Model A Auto Wagon (Auto Buggy)
– Donated by Ruth E. Staite-Porter
1913 Cadillac Model 30 5-Passenger Touring Car
1922 Mack Water Truck
– In front of the Museum
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
1955 Ford Country Sedan
– "The Highway Man"
1978 Ferrari 308 GTS (Magnum PI)
Automobiles On Loan
1932 Morgan Super Sport
1936 Cord 810 Sportsman
1947 Cadillac "Louie Mattar's Fabulous Car"
– From Lee Mattar of San Diego, CA
1955 300SL Gullwing Mercedes
1966 Bizzarrini P538
– Lamborghini Engine #1, Chassis #2. From Petra Buchmeier of Germany
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
1973 NASCAR Dodge Charger #96
1976 Lamborghini LP400 Speciale
1998 #10 Budweiser Della Penna Motorsports Reynard 99i Toyota RV8D
2001 Team Vesco " The Turbinator" 1
2017 NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro #27
2018 NASCAR Toyota Camry ARCA Menards Championship Car #28
Featured Motorcycles in the San Diego Automotive Museum Collection
1967 Montgomery Ward Riverside 2500 Roadster
1978 Harley Davidson XLCR
2002 AAR Gurney Alligator
– Donated by Jack Queen of Rancho Santa Fe, CA
2005 Big Dog Ridgeback
– Donated by Thomas and Lynn Shaw of San Diego, CA
Motorcycles On Loan
1910 FN, Fabrique Nationale de Herstal
– From Frank V. Thompson of San Diego, CA
1912 BSA, 2-Speed Hub Antique Motorcycle
– From Frank V. Thompson of San Diego, CA
1914 C-3 Big Twin, with factory sidecar
– From Gil Klecan of San Diego, CA
1914 Rover Imperial TT
– From the Madigan Collection
1928 Guzzi Falcon
– From Mike Madigan of San Diego, CA
1930 Terrot LPP, Polulaire 175
– From Gil Klecan of San Diego, CA
1930 Velocette, "KS/KTP Special"
– From the Madigan Collection
1947 Triumph 1800 Roadster Model 18 TR
1948 AJS 7R, "Boy Racer"
– From the Madigan Collection
1950 Vincent Rapide, Series "C"
– From Ralph V. Krogh of Escondido, CA
1971 Norton Commando, Long Range Fastback 750
– From Peter Pickslay of La Mesa, CA
1974 Suzuki TS-400K Apache
– From Ron and Mona Levig of Lake Forest, CA
1974 Triumph Trident T150V
– From Paul Edwards of San Diego, CA
1987 Ducati 750 Paso
– From Peter Pickslay of La Mesa, CA
Add Your Car to the Museum Collection
Do you own a distinguished automobile that deserves a legacy beyond the garage? The San Diego Automotive Museum accepts select vehicle donations of historical, cultural, or design significance.
DONATE NOW
Permanent Galleries
Discover our year-round galleries showcasing the icons, innovations, and culture that shaped life on wheels
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Exhibits
Explore rare collections, rotating exhibits, and hands-on experiences that bring automotive history to life.
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Experiences
From guided tours to interactive workshops, our experiences put you in the driver’s seat of discovery.
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San Diego Automotive Museum Collections
The San Diego Automotive Museum collection features a remarkable permanent assembly of cars and motorcycles that reflect the evolution of design, culture, and innovation. Displayed year-round, this collection highlights historically significant vehicles that tell the story of automotive progress across generations. Visit us at the historic
Balboa Park
.
Our collection includes loaned vehicles and those from our permanent collection. See
Current Exhibits
for information about vehicles in our temporary exhibits.
Featured Automobiles in the San Diego Automotive Museum Collection
1905 REO Runabout
– Donated by Dr. Craig Venter and Heather Kowalski of La Jolla, CA
1909 International Harvester Model A Auto Wagon (Auto Buggy)
– Donated by Ruth E. Staite-Porter
1913 Cadillac Model 30 5-Passenger Touring Car
1922 Mack Water Truck
– In front of the Museum
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
1955 Ford Country Sedan
– "The Highway Man"
1978 Ferrari 308 GTS (Magnum PI)
Automobiles On Loan
1932 Morgan Super Sport
1936 Cord 810 Sportsman
1947 Cadillac "Louie Mattar's Fabulous Car"
– From Lee Mattar of San Diego, CA
1955 300SL Gullwing Mercedes
1966 Bizzarrini P538
– Lamborghini Engine #1, Chassis #2. From Petra Buchmeier of Germany
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
1973 NASCAR Dodge Charger #96
1976 Lamborghini LP400 Speciale
1998 #10 Budweiser Della Penna Motorsports Reynard 99i Toyota RV8D
2001 Team Vesco " The Turbinator" 1
2017 NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro #27
2018 NASCAR Toyota Camry ARCA Menards Championship Car #28
Featured Motorcycles in the San Diego Automotive Museum Collection
1967 Montgomery Ward Riverside 2500 Roadster
1978 Harley Davidson XLCR
2002 AAR Gurney Alligator
– Donated by Jack Queen of Rancho Santa Fe, CA
2005 Big Dog Ridgeback
– Donated by Thomas and Lynn Shaw of San Diego, CA
Motorcycles On Loan
1910 FN, Fabrique Nationale de Herstal
– From Frank V. Thompson of San Diego, CA
1912 BSA, 2-Speed Hub Antique Motorcycle
– From Frank V. Thompson of San Diego, CA
1914 C-3 Big Twin, with factory sidecar
– From Gil Klecan of San Diego, CA
1914 Rover Imperial TT
– From the Madigan Collection
1928 Guzzi Falcon
– From Mike Madigan of San Diego, CA
1930 Terrot LPP, Polulaire 175
– From Gil Klecan of San Diego, CA
1930 Velocette, "KS/KTP Special"
– From the Madigan Collection
1947 Triumph 1800 Roadster Model 18 TR
1948 AJS 7R, "Boy Racer"
– From the Madigan Collection
1950 Vincent Rapide, Series "C"
– From Ralph V. Krogh of Escondido, CA
1971 Norton Commando, Long Range Fastback 750
– From Peter Pickslay of La Mesa, CA
1974 Suzuki TS-400K Apache
– From Ron and Mona Levig of Lake Forest, CA
1974 Triumph Trident T150V
– From Paul Edwards of San Diego, CA
1987 Ducati 750 Paso
– From Peter Pickslay of La Mesa, CA
Add Your Car to the Museum Collection
Do you own a distinguished automobile that deserves a legacy beyond the garage? The San Diego Automotive Museum accepts select vehicle donations of historical, cultural, or design significance.
DONATE NOW
Permanent Galleries
Discover our year-round galleries showcasing the icons, innovations, and culture that shaped life on wheels
LEARN MORE
Exhibits
Explore rare collections, rotating exhibits, and hands-on experiences that bring automotive history to life.
LEARN MORE
Experiences
From guided tours to interactive workshops, our experiences put you in the driver’s seat of discovery.
LEARN MORE
Visit
Explore
← Back
Exhibits
Collections
Galleries
Experiences
Events
← Back
Calendar
Cruis’n Fore Drivers Golf Tournament
The Party in the Park
Venue Rental
Education
← Back
School Programs
Camps
IGNITE Academy
Donate
Store
GET TICKETS
Visit
Explore
← Back
Exhibits
Collections
Galleries
Experiences
Events
← Back
Calendar
Cruis’n Fore Drivers Golf Tournament
The Party in the Park
Venue Rental
Education
← Back
School Programs
Camps
IGNITE Academy
Donate
Store
GET TICKETS
Visit
Explore
← Back
Exhibits
Collections
Galleries
Experiences
Events
← Back
Calendar
Cruis’n Fore Drivers Golf Tournament
The Party in the Park
Venue Rental
Education
← Back
School Programs
Camps
IGNITE Academy
Donate
Store
GET TICKETS