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Home to over 400 of the rarest and most iconic vehicles throughout history. Open Mon-Sun | 10AM-5PM | 6060 Wilshire Blvd, LA
Joined January 2009
We are honored to have @mayemusk and @ToscaMusk, and @drsabrinakay visit the @Tesla #Cybertruck during our reopening weekend! A huge thank you to @Elonmusk and the entire Tesla team for designing this amazing machine and allowing us to exhibit it.
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When Nissan abandoned its program to build a supercar, the latter firm offered it to TOYOTA , which eagerly took advantage of the opportunity to build a sports car. The production 2000GT was fabricated entirely by hand, and the luxurious interior included a rosewood dash.
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American Express came up with the idea to offer a limited, 100-car run of 24-kt gold-plated DeLoreans exclusively for their gold card members. The gold-plated car was listed in their Christmas catalog for a staggering $85k – this included a required $10k deposit upon ordering
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Offering the freedom of a scooter with the bonus of weather protection, the bean-shaped Fuji Cabin was a creative effort to fill a need for cheap, economical cars in postwar Japan. What do you think of this unique design?
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In the movie, The Island, the Lincolns evade capture in Tom’s “2009 Caddy” - already a decade old within the narrative. The car was based on the real-world 2002 Cadillac Cien, a dramatic concept vehicle built to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary.
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See the all-new 2020 #Corvette Stingray during the Petersen Automotive Museum’s Zora Duntov Tribute Weekend with its first event appearance since the 7/18 unveil by @chevrolet Information can be found at
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The Storm Z-250 was developed by Chrysler engineer Fred Zeder to evaluate the feasibility of producing a vehicle that could capture a portion of the growing American sports car market. It features a Hemi engine and removable body shell. What do you think of this unique Dodge?
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The world's largest exhibition of science fiction and fantasy vehicles opens to the public on May 5th. Be the first to see it at our Exhibition Opening Reception on May 4th!. The Force is strong with this one. #StarWars . Buy Tickets >>
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Happy Birthday to the legend, Steve McQueen! 🎉. The museum just took delivery of his personal Porsche 930 Turbo. Oh yeah, new exhibit on the way 👀
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With the exception of the front end, the RUF CTR 3 was designed, engineered and manufactured in house by RUF. Fun Fact: this mid engine beast is the base for the Lykan HyperSport which is famously seen in Fast and the Furious 7!. What do you think of the CTR3?
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LAST CHANCE | Forza Horizon 5 Racing Experience crosses its finish line on February 19th. Play the blockbuster game next to some iconic vehicles that you can also drive in the game!. What is your favorite car to use in FH5?. Exhibition supported by @microsoft and @forzahorizon
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Despite undergoing multiple adjustments during the 1999 season, the MP4-14, piloted by driver Mika Häkkinen, earned seven wins and captured the World Drivers’ Championship. @McLarenF1 @F1MikaHakkinen #poleposition #thepetersen. See Pole Position today:
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The Mach 5 has been described as the most famous race car in the world because of the continuing popularity of the 1967 Speed Racer cartoon series, which has an estimated fan base of 50 million people. @Hagerty
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Allowing it to achieve extremely high speeds while generating high downforce, the EP9 is powered by four electric motors with four individual gearboxes and features aerodynamic carbon-fiber bodywork. @NIOGlobal . #NIOEP9 #BornToPushLimits #DrivenByDesign
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“Wait a minute Doc, uh, are you telling me you built a time machine … out of a DeLorean?” -Marty McFly .#BackToTheFuture
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Ferrari 512BBi! Insistent on maintaining a front-engine layout for his company’s vehicles, Enzo Ferrari would not accept a mid-engine design for a Ferrari-badged production car until the BB series was introduced in the 70s. The series, whose name was short for “berlinetta boxer.”
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The Back to the Future trilogy follows Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett L. Brown as they travel through 130 years of history. According to “Doc” Brown, inventor of the flux capacitor, the DeLorean provides a perfect base for a time machine. Find the Time Machine on our third floor!
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This is the last #Ferrari Barchetta (Italian for “little boat”) ever built and the last non-racing Ferrari bodied by Touring. It was ordered by the #Ford Motor Company in the name of Henry Ford II and delivered new with a three- #carburetor 225 engine and left-hand drive.
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The 1970 Automotive dream-car, Lancia HF Stratos Zero concept car. Arrow-like lines spoke of speed and the future, and stylists at Bertone were at the thin edge of the wedge. Stratos prototype: strikingly sculptural, functional, and perhaps the lowest car ever at only 33” tall.
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LIMITED-TIME DISPLAY | Come see the @PolestarCars Precept on display for a limited time only in the Vault presented by @Hagerty . The electric performance 4-door GT is set to be launched in 2024. Only on display February 16 - 28. Purchase tickets at
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The 1965 Corwin Getaway was an ambitious idea fueled by the African-American community, a Panasonic dealer and a Subaru engine. It is a compact mid-engined sports car that was developed and built in Los Angeles, California in the mid to late 1960s. Only a single example survives.
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Inside Tesla: Supercharging the Electric Future opens November 20th!. Tickets for the opening reception available here:
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Some cars are polished, some have patina. This one appears to have leprosy. The story of Honda American racing begins with this unrestored 1967 N600 bearing the 001 VIN number- one of the 50 prototype that escaped the crusher!.Visit the Vault and discover more automotive history!
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When Robert Zemeckis and Robert Gale conceived of the first film, the DeLorean was cast, in part, because the car’s gullwing doors made it look like an alien spaceship. Over time, the DeLorean eventually emerged as a character of its own, undergoing progressive transformations.
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Powered by a Chrysler #Hemi engine, the low slung, fiberglass Bosley had a publicized top speed of more than 160 miles per hour. Built at a cost of over $9,000, this prototype remained the only Bosley GT Mark I ever produced.
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The Storm Z-250 was developed by Chrysler engineer Fred Zeder to evaluate the feasibility of producing a vehicle that would capture a portion of the growing American sports car market. Built on a rigid tube frame chassis, it was intended to be a dual-purpose sports/racing car.
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Almost 20 feet in length, the Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in the 1989 and 1992 movies was based upon a 1967 Chevy Impala found in a London junkyard.
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Billed as a #hotrod built for the new millennium this roadster styled by @chipfoose was originally called Boydster II & painted yellow,
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When Carroll Shelby dropped an American V-8 engine into a lightweight British roadster, he created one of the most important American sports cars in motorsport history. This Cobra (chassis #CSX2001) is the first production car built and the first to enter competition.
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The Porsche 934 Turbo RSR, one of the most highly evolved variants of the Porsche 911 series
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The Fiat Shellette was a beach car popular amongst the wealthy seaside residents of the early 1970s. The car was equipped with a fringed canopy for weather protection but no doors. The seats were made from wicker to make them less susceptible to damage caused by wet bathing suits
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Designed by ArtCenter graduate Nick Pugh and built by So-Cal Speed Shop, the Xeno III is a personal concept car that represents a new approach to customized car production.
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Powered by a Chrysler Hemi engine, the low slung, fiberglass Bosley had a publicized top speed of more than 160 miles per hour. Intended as a dual-purpose sports/racing car, the Bosley had a 55-gallon gas tank which made it ideal for long distance competition.
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Hello to all of our neighbors! We hope Gypsy Rose, our own #MuseumBouquet on wheels, brightens your day! . @LACMA @AcademyMuseum @labreatarpits @TheCraftLA . 1964 Chevrolet Impala “Gypsy Rose” .📸: @Ted7
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Do you think anyone will notice us taking this @Lexus #LFA around the block real quick? http://t.co/a9ZONDMUAd.
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Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the Prince of Persia and future Shah of Iran, received this striking supercharged Bugatti as a gift from the French government on the occasion of his first wedding. This dramatic body was constructed by Vanvooren of Paris.The Vault is supported by @hagerty
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of automotive legend and long-time friend of the museum, Ken Block. The Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement recipient inspired millions over his years of driving and was a master of the craft. Rest in peace, Mr. Block.
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This 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 Gold was purchased for $85,000 and only has 9 miles on the odometer. It has never been started.
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The development of the MC12 signaled Maserati’s return to the track after nearly four decades. Just 30 examples were built in 2004, five of which were retained by the factory, but customer reaction was so positive that an additional 25 were produced one year later.
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Ol’ Yaller Mark IX is among the last race cars designed and built by Southern California hot rod legend Max Balchowsky, whose well-engineered race cars were regarded as unrefined “junkyard dogs” and compared to the dog in Disney’s film Old Yeller (1957).
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James Hetfield’s drawing of the “ultimate cool shape” for an automobile inspired the silhouette of “The Black Pearl.” The car began as a project to customize a 1948 Jaguar sedan, but ultimately a completely new aluminum body was constructed.
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In 1987 Clyde Kwok, approached car designer Paul Deutschman of Spex Design to commission a one-off Porsche custom. Take a closer look at the Petersen WE ARE PORSCHE Exhibition. More info HERE.
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The 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR was developed for competition and stood as the lightest, fastest, most powerful, and most agile 911 ever to have entered in GT racing. ENGINE: 3.0-L flat-6.TOP SPEED: 168 mph.HORSEPOWER: 310. WE ARE PORSCHE Exhibition awaits you!.
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The six-cylinder Delahaye Type 135M appealed to wealthy motorists who commissioned custom coachbuilders to create special bodies for them. Built by Figoni et Falaschi.
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Created to showcase hydrogen fuel-cell tech, the XP-1 is the first vehicle by Hyperion Motors. While it has an all-electric drive system, the XP-1 will use hydrogen fuel cells for energy storage in place of batteries, making it lighter and giving it a range of almost 1,000 miles.
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#TopGear’s Adam Ferrara talks about where the cars go once the show is over -> http://t.co/sKoeUyKHeM
http://t.co/RZpxLQKHQU.
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Designed by Vel’s Parnelli Jones Racing, Big Oly was one of the first purpose-built off-road race cars to compete at Baja. Big Oly was raced from 1970-1974 and accumulated numerous victories, including back-to-back wins at the Baja 1000 in 1971 and 1972.
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Find out why @RutledgeWood @adamferrara & @TannerFoust think this split window is the greatest coupe at #thePetersen. http://t.co/O0m1ls13q2.
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The Alpine A110 was produced from 1961-1977 and became famous for its performance in rally racing. While all A110 bodies were constructed of fiberglass, factory team cars, like this example, were made even lighter by removing any unnecessary weight by utilizing plastic components
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Designer Keith Kaucher worked with owner Melanie Orr to create the custom “Lectrified” from a 1960 Buick LeSabre convertible. Fabricated by JH Restorations and Customs, the car combines custom body panels that reference mid-century dream cars with modern elements.
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Translating Alejandro de Tomaso’s competition experience into a road vehicle, the Vallelunga’s mechanical elements, including its suspension and chassis, were inspired by those developed for De Tomaso’s race cars. Exhibition Supported by @detomaso_official
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THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS marked the beginning for a new James Bond (Timothy Dalton), as well as a reunion with automaker Aston Martin. This was one of several fiberglass shells built specifically to film. @007
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The #backtothefuture #DeLorean was in storage @UniStudios but is now on display in our #Hollywood gallery See it now
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The M16 was inspired by the low, wedge-shaped design of the Lotus Type 72 F1 car. The M16C proved to be the most effective version, achieving the first victory for McLaren at the Indy 500 in 1974. @McLarenF1 @ArrowMcLarenSP
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The original 1966 Batmobile from Lincoln’s Futura concept car of 1955, retained the shark-like contours and bubble top of the Futura, it was painted gray with white stripes. However, after screening, it was repainted in black with cerise highlights to make it “pop” on screen!
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One of the most successful designs at the Indianapolis 500 in the period, and the second car McLaren developed for the race, the M16 was inspired by the low, wedge-shaped design of the Lotus Type 72 Formula 1 car.
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De Alba covered almost every surface of El Rey with a combination of custom candy paint, chrome plating, and metal etching. El Rey has been called the “pinnacle of modern lowrider culture,” and it has garnered admiration from communities both in and outside of lowriding.
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Of the seven Ford GT40 Mark IIIs built, only four were delivered with left hand drive like this car. This rare street-legal example (serial #MK3 1105) was originally owned by well-known Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan, who drove it sparingly—and never in the rain.
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Gypsy Rose first received national attention in 1974, when it was shown in the opening credits of the “Chico and the Man” TV series. Starring the late comedian Freddie Prinze, the sitcom was the first television show in the US to be set in a Mexican-American neighborhood.
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Almost 20 feet in length, the Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in the 1989 and 1992 movies was based upon a 1967 Chevy Impala found in a London junkyard.
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In honor of #StPatricksDay check out this 24k Gold #DeLorean at the end of the rainbow in @driving_line
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Chance to win an exclusive Climbkhana experience for 2! Enter our #ClimbkhanaSweepstakes to meet @kblock43!
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One of the crown jewels of the Petersen Collection, this 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom got its signature look from coachbuilder Jonckheere.
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In addition to being named Lowrider of the Year by Lowrider Magazine for three consecutive years (2011-2013), El Rey has won awards at both SEMA and the Grand National Roadster Show.
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Utilizing a revised design by Satoru Nozaki, the production Toyota 2000GT was fabricated entirely by hand, and the luxurious interior included a rosewood dash and signal-seeking radio. Toyota demonstrated that it could not only build a stylish car, but a performance-oriented one.
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The FBI took delivery of the limousine in March 1942 and Franklin D. Roosevelt used it frequently in and around Washington DC. It was also shipped overseas and served as his ground transport during his historic conference with Stalin and Churchill at Yalta in February 1945.
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Elvis Presley, who had a passion for both guns and cars, shot this Pantera with his personal firearm during a temperamental outburst when he lost patience because the car would not start.
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The Nissan Silvia CSP311 was an early attempt at a personal car, exhibiting unique design elements by an international design team. Each car was handbuilt on a Fairlady chassis to customer specs, and its “crisp-cut” design of gentle, paper-like folds made it an immediate classic
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The Alpine A110 was produced from 1961-1977 and became famous for its performance in rally racing. While all A110 bodies were constructed of fiberglass, factory team cars, like this example, were made even lighter by removing any unnecessary weight by utilizing plastic components
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Perfect day to drive our @JaguarUSA XKSS “@bzrong: Up on Mulholland, it just feels right. http://t.co/LlbwtMt3cN”.
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The Mach 5 has been described as the most famous race car in the world because of the continuing popularity of the 1967 Speed Racer cartoon series, which has an estimated fan base of 50 million people. @Hagerty
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Calling all #Porsche fans! On 2/3/18, we open our newest exhibition, #ThePorscheEffect. It will be one of the largest public displays of @Porsche in the #USA, with over 40 #vehicles celebrating the iconic brand. For more info click here-->
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The 1947 Ferrari 125S is back on display in the Vault!. Dubbed the 125 S, it was also the first vehicle Enzo Ferrari equipped with the now-legendary Ferrari V-12 engine.
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Our @BacktotheFuture DeLorean decided to do some time traveling at @NHMLA We hope our #MuseumGiftSwap doesn't clash with your collection!
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Ken Okuyama founded Ken Okuyama Design in 2007 after designing for major brands like Ferrari and Porsche. Following in the tradition of classic coachbuilders, Okuyama consults with individual owners to determine their needs before crafting bespoke vehicles on existing platforms.
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Tuned by Keith Black and driven by Don “The Snake” Prudhomme, the Greer-Black-Prudhomme dragster immediately dominated the drag racing circuit and consistently ran the quarter mile in under eight seconds, at speeds in excess of 190 miles per hour.
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NEW EXHIBIT - JULY 23 | ANDY WARHOL: CARS - WORKS FROM THE MERCEDES-BENZ ART COLLECTION. In this exhibition, these highly allusive automobiles and their images appear within the context of two celebrated brands, Mercedes-Benz and the one that Andy Warhol constructed for himself.
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In addition to catalyzing the partnership of Tesla’s co-founders, the AC Propulsion tzero sparked the creation of the first Tesla Roadster. Its performance and innovative design convinced Tesla that it was possible for a sporty, stylish EV to rival its gas-powered counterparts.
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This is the last Ferrari Barchetta ever built and the last non-racing Ferrari bodied by Touring. It was ordered by the Ford Motor Company in the name of Henry Ford II and delivered new with a three-carburetor 225 engine and left-hand drive.
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Helping McLaren establish a unique identity on the track, the M8A, driven by Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme, was the first in a highly successful series of papaya-hued vehicles that would bring McLaren four consecutive overall Can-Am victories. @McLarenF1 | @ArrowMcLarenSP
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Very excited to announce @Speedhunters will be bringing their @scion FR-S to our cruise-in. http://t.co/vOOC5vvNkI
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The McLaren M10A was one of the first monocoque cars built for Formula 5000 racing. McLaren, like many major manufacturers including Eagle and Lola, was enticed to build cars for the series after its rules were amended to allow for 5.0-liter engines. @McLaren @ArrowMcLarenSP
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Piloted by notable F1 driver Ayrton Senna with co-driver Satoru Nakajima, the 99T became one of Lotus’ most successful cars, scoring the F1 team’s last victory before it was disbanded in 1994.
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The Mach 5 has been described as the most famous race car in the world because of the continuing popularity of the 1967 Speed Racer cartoon series, which has an estimated fan base of 50 million people. @Hagerty
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Happy 100th Birthday to late American racing icon, Carroll Shelby. Mr. Shelby's passion ran deep and his racing successes and gorgeous machines prove it. Thank you for everything, Mr. Shelby!
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It began as an idea, a sketch – imagining if the forbearers of INFINITI had built an e-roadster in the 1940s? They brought this vision to life in 2018. What do you think of this hand welded concept?. #thepetersen #petersenmuseum
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When a two-liter restriction on engine displacement was introduced, Miller debuted the 122, replacing the 183, for the 1923 season. This 122 initially competed with a n-a engine, but became the first supercharged Miller when it was fitted with a small centrifugal supercharger.
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Has there been a more extreme Ferrari?. Ferrari created the FXX-K Evo as an experimental version of the LaFerrari hypercar to provide select clients the opportunity to participate in the development of ever more high performance models.
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Amidst the local unrest of a tumultuous era in civil rights history, African-American Cliff Hall built an extraordinary vehicle. Full story HERE: #bhm #celebrateblackgreatness #blackautomotivehistory
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Two of the most collectable cars in Aston Martin's history - DB4GT and DB4GT Zagato remain popular with owners and enthusiasts alike. With a combined volume of just 100 examples in total, these cars have fetched over £1m at auction. The Vault is supported by Hagerty.
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We are getting closer to the 2023 Formula 1 season! Come see the 2018 McLaren MCL33 on display with other papaya greats!. Who is your favorite F1 Driver?. @McLarenF1 | @ArrowMcLaren
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Dome Co., Ltd was founded to build racing vehicles in which new technologies could be tested. The 1978 Dome Zero was intended to offer an alternative to exotic European supercars.
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