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.
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
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.
Permanent Galleries
Discover our year-round galleries showcasing the icons, innovations, and culture that shaped life on wheels
Exhibits
Explore rare collections, rotating exhibits, and hands-on experiences that bring automotive history to life.
Experiences
From guided tours to interactive workshops, our experiences put you in the driver’s seat of discovery.