Being shown to the general public for the first time, the carbon fiber-bodied 1970 Dodge Charger known as “Evolution” and the custom carbon fiber 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 built for Robert Downey Jr. will be on display at the world’s longest running indoor car show January 25-27, 2019 Grafton, Wis. (January 2019) – SpeedKore, the…
LOS ANGELES (January 25, 2019) – On Saturday, February 23, 2019, the Petersen Automotive Museum will open its newest exhibit featuring 10 groundbreaking race cars, each with a unique story of triumph and victory, from the collection of Petersen Founding Chairman Bruce Meyer. Titled “Winning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous,” the exhibit will include…
MagnaFlow announces new direct-fit 50 state legal DPF-back system for 2018-2019 Ford 3.0-Liter Turbodiesel Engines that saves weight and is available in two finishes Oceanside, Calif. (January, 2019) – MagnaFlow has announced its all-new diesel particulate filter-back exhaust lineup for the 2018-2019 Ford F-150. The system is now available for pre-order in two configurations, a black…
One of only 37 units ever produced, the Shelby belonged to the museum’s Founding Chairman Bruce Meyer, who has donated all of the proceeds to the Petersen and the Henry Ford Museum LOS ANGELES (January 21, 2019) – On Friday, January 18, 2019, in front of a packed house and a live television audience, a 2015…
The prototype of this limited-edition Gulf Livery MkI GT40 honoring the 50th Anniversary of the vehicle’s dominating victories at Le Mans is on-hand in the Superformance display at the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona through January 20, 2019 Scottsdale, Ariz. (January 2019) – Superformance, the leading manufacturer of 1960s era continuation sports cars has announced…
Kicking off the Petersen’s 25th anniversary, the gift speaks to the Booth Foundation’s commitment to historic preservation and will be commemorated through the eponymous naming of the museum’s History Floor LOS ANGELES (January 2019) – The Petersen Automotive Museum has received a $5 million gift from the Otis Booth Foundation in support of the museum’s mission…
The legendary hot rod builder and designer will be honored in a ceremony on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the show’s 70th annual event which will also feature a collection of Foose’s vehicles Pomona, Calif. (January 2019) – The Grand National Roadster Show, the world’s longest running indoor car show, announced today it will name Chip Foose…
Celebrity truck driver Maya Pyskaty and seasoned driving duo Gary and Devery Jones will represent RoadWorks Manufacturing® at truck shows across the nation Lafayette, Ind. (January, 2019) – RoadWorks Manufacturing®, a leading designer and manufacturer of stainless steel aftermarket accessories for heavy duty trucks, announced new members to its brand ambassador program for 2019, celebrity truck…
Iconic sports car patriarch will collaborate with Petersen Directors on future plans for the museum LOS ANGELES (December 19, 2018) – Nearing its 25th anniversary as a world leader in automotive thought, the Petersen Automotive Museum today announced that Dr. Wolfgang Porsche will be its first honorary board member. Dr. Porsche has accepted the unanimous invitation…
At the onset of its 25th anniversary, the Petersen will offer all LA Unified School District students (K-12) the chance to learn about the history and future of transportation during a month packed with special programs including STEAM-based (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math) tours and design projects, book readings, hands-on crafts and more LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2019) – The Petersen…