I had a good conversation with Terry Karges, the museum’s Executive Director. The last time I was there was for the gala reopening in December, and it was pleasant to experience the museum when things weren’t quite so hectic.īradley spent an engrossed hour in the Disney/Pixar Cars Mechanical Institute, where he learned about propulsion systems and then used a tablet to create his own race car. The Seinfeld Speedster was another topic of discussion, and we wondered just how much the “Seinfeld Bump” would increase values for the cars the comedian sells.Īfter the event, my 8-year-old son Bradley and I toured the museum. Cars are one of the few collectibles that get shared with the public at large, at shows and on the road. When the discussion compared those who collect art to those of us who collect cars, we agreed it was unlikely that we’d ever see a parade of Rothko owners carrying their paintings down Rodeo Drive. Weiss prefers pre-war classics in perfect condition, Du Coing had just acquired a low-miles Pantera for his family collection, Meyer loves just about anything with wheels (his Doane Spencer ’32 Ford hot rod and his 1957 Ferrari 250 TRC Testa Rossa are both on display at the museum) and Brynan has an Alfa SZ and a Daytona in his garage.

The exchange between the panel and the audience was spirited and engaging.

The Petersen’s premier membership group, known as the Checkered Flag 200, hosted the event. I was the moderator, and with me were Aaron Weiss of the San Marino Motor Classic, collector Brad Du Coing, Gooding & Company Senior Specialist David Brynan, and Bruce. Noted collector Bruce Meyer is a board member at the Los Angeles-based Petersen Automotive Museum, and he hosted a panel discussion there last weekend. I can’t think of a better way to spend a nice Sunday morning than chatting with good friends about old cars.

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