This museum has a permanent collection of dozens of cars and motorcycles, perfectly restored and well displayed, with classics including a 1981 De Lorean, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, a collection of Harley Davidson and Indian motorcycles, plus a Steve McQueen exhibition. Special exhibits change quarterly.
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego
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