In the not-so-distant past, gasoline was an alternative fuel! The technologies competing with gasoline in the early days of personal transportation were steam- and electric-powered cars. In fact, electric cars were the standard prior to the creation of the internal combustion engine. Come learn the history of alternative fuels, and check out some amazing innovations that will guide us into …
Finding a well preserved classic (or antique) car stored in a forgotten barn or warehouse is a common dream of collectors. It’s best when said car is in perfect condition and simply needs gas to drive away. This 1928 Studebaker was found in less than perfect condition, but all of the parts are there and they are in reasonably good …
The third Sunday of each month, the San Diego Automotive Museum invites car lovers across the county to to gather for Cars and Coffee. The community event is an opportunity to enjoy Balboa Park while looking at cars of different makes and models brought in by San Diegans. The Museum has their own exhibits to showcase. Although today’s meetup has ended, …
NBC 7 San Diego News previewed the San Diego Automotive Museum’s May Cars and Coffee monthly event during their weather segment. The forecast was sunny and fun.
Rain doesn’t keep the car enthusiasts away from hanging out at the museum for the monthly Cars and Coffee event.
From the SD METRO Daily Business Report: The San Diego Automotive Museum has been awarded a $55,000 grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation to aid in the creation and launch of a brand-new Vocational Education Program. A small portion of the award is allocated to fund capacity-building costs, such as technical assistance and consultant costs for creating this program. The majority …
The 18-month Zone on CBS8 News features Rey Gutierrez, our maintenance manager at the museum, and how he used the 18-month COVID closure to reimagine his space. “I build it, that is what I do,” said Rey. “I’m happy because I work around cars which I love.” No matter where you work, there’s usually an unsung hero who quietly makes …
Kacey McKinnon of KUSI News previews the San Diego Automotive Museum’s first Cars and Coffee event for 2022, plus showcases recent changes at the Musuem. Free donuts included!
KUSI News reports live from the San Diego Automotive Museum’s Jingle Cruise in El Cajon. The holiday drive supports Home for Guiding Hands. Home of Guiding Hands Website
KUSI News previews the San Diego Automotive Museum’s Jingle Cruise in partnership with Home of Guiding Hands. Home of Guiding Hands Website
From Balboa Park Committee of 100: The husband and wife team of Richard Keit and Mary Kennedy, owners of RTK Studios, tell the story of the re-creation of the San Diego Automotive Museum murals. In December 2015, RTK Studios in Ojai, Calif., was commissioned to recreate the once-prestigious murals on the 1935 California State Building (now the San Diego Automotive Museum) …
San Diego Automotive Museum hosted two events Halloween weekend, the first Trunk or Treat and Cars and Coffee. CEO Lenny Leszczynski gets into the Halloween spirit with KUSI’s Kacey McKinnon.
