This is a nice little museum of author Clive Cussler's extensive car collection. It's a great look at how cars were built and styled a half to full century ago. Lots of great coach work style sedans and coupes. My favorite the Auburn Boattail Speedster...I could spend an hour just looking over that car. The museum is immaculate, quiet, cool, and allows for plenty of gawking.
If you like cars, history, Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt or any of these, this museum is a must see. There are done very unusual and rare cars here.
I really enjoyed seeing the cars I have read about in his books. Awesome for any car enthusiast. A walk down memory lane in many cases
Having read nearly all the books Cussler has written over the years, I have always enjoyed and envied Dirk Pitt's cars. Now that they've opened the museum on a regular basis, I was able to see the cars I'd read about! I was more interested in the early 20th century cars than the ones in the 40's and 50's (although they were nice also). There is a staggering array of gorgeous cars restored to mint conditions. Finishes so smooth that you can see your reflection in the broad sweeping fenders! Auburns, Cords, Deusenbergs, Packards, Lincolns, Pierce-Arrow! You name it, it's here! Both foreign and domestic. Cars you never knew existed, let alone in pristine condition! They also have the ship used to find the Hunley submarine and even a model of the tub "used" by Dirk Pitt in Cyclops. Great fro classic car fans and a must-see for Cussler fans!
This is a very unique collection! Some very rare, American heavy metal, steam, electric, and more. The vehicles are driven regularly in display changes so the sounds panned in Clive's books can be heard in the mind when seeing the cars such as the loud Locomobile. This was well worth changing our travel schedule to visit. Only half of the collection is on display at any one time and there are restorations in progress.
I am a Clive Cussler/Dirk Pitt fan but this museum is a must visit because automobile history is on display. Cars ranging from the early 1900's to the 60's are displayed in mint condition both American and European automobiles. What was most fascinating to me was the quality and attention to detail that went into automobiles pre-World War II. Also, the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Great way to spend a couple of hours!
The museum has a large selection of antique cars, as well as, more recent examples from the 50's and 60's. It was a walk down memory lane as I remembered some of the more recent cars from my youth. It was an automotive history lesson viewing cars from the dawn of the automobile age. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The museum has limited hours so check the website to make sure it is open for a visit.
Clive has compiled quite a collection of vehicles and as a side interest, he has included many of them in his books. If you are familiar with his work like me, you will probably enjoy actually seeing the rare and exotic cars which have "starred" in his books.
This place is awesome , never seen so many classic cars, in Great shape.lots of history here for car buffs. worth the stop for sure..
Over 75 classic vehicles owned by author Clive Cussler. They switch vehicles every 6 months, so you can see something different twice a yr! It's a little off the beaten path, but it's easy access, easy parking & is open for easy wheelchair access. Only cost $7. & discounts for Seniors & Children. You also get to see all the books Cussler has written, which are awesome in themselves!