FULL TOUR OF MUSEUM VAULT | 250 RARE CARS

[@freedoms2010]

My father, who's now passed away, would have given his soul to visit this place. I would give a lot to get a chance to be with him again and see him excited for hours talking about cars and his youth. I miss you dad.

[@CSDonohue11]

I highly recommend it. It’s amazing. I should have actually taken more time inside.

[@nikpinet2745]

Nice comment pal. You should try to make it to this museum once this pandemic is over. Bring something of your fathers with you so that he is there every step of the way! Take care

[@ArcticAngle]

T_T

[@stanleymasterson1135]

I also had nothing at all in common with my dad except our love of cars. When he died, I said "Good riddance", but then whenever I drive my Lambo or Monteverdi I think "He would have really loved this thing"

[@freedoms2010]

@@stanleymasterson1135 Lol... you just wanted to say that you have a Lambo. Not blaming you, i would do the same.

[@Simplyput3451]

Love the early US RIGHT HAND drive Cadillac. The Petersen Museum is an unbelievable tour when in LA. The vault admission price is a little more to attend and well worth it.

[@James-vm7sg]

Thank you for this virtual tour. Please only read to the end if you enjoy a true story of how when choosing cars can affect the trajectory of your career, and not being a brown cow following the herd. I'm a '67 Irish petrol head. My 1st car with I joined the military was a '82 850cc Mini (Mr Bean car 😅) Followed by 2 Alpha's, black Sprint cloverleaf + a twin round headlamps ferrari red Alpha Sud Ti. My career always included driving cars, limousines etc. In September '98 I had a black Lexus Ls400 which i used as part of the Pool cars used for President Bill & Hillarys visit to Limerick Ireland. On the morning on the drivers briefing a week or so before AF1 touched down at Shannon Airport, all us 100 + drivers were assembled for a briefing in a local hotel with the Secret Service forwarding security agents. Before the assembly started I had tried passing out business cards to all other drivers of the larger limo companies present, but being a lone sheep from the West of Ireland I didn't even appear on their radars, and my cards were dismissed into their back pockets without even a glance at my credentials. Suddenly, before we were called to attention, over the internal intercom was a request for the driver of car registration 1234 please make themselves known to the 2 agents out side the function room. The room went quite, all drivers were dressed in black suits + white shirts started looking around to see who was the owner. From the back row of the room I stood up, it was like the walk of shame to the side door exit, while listening to mummers some laughing saying things like "he looked dodgy when passing his business cards out & I bet they (SS) found something wrong with his background check etc. Upon exiting the room the large doors closing behind me. 2 agents asked was I the driver of car registration 1234, I said yes waiting to be escorted out for some issue I could not think of. I was then introduced to a very tall gentleman who identified himself as a special agent X.He said, while getting ready earlier that morning, his view from his 4th floor bedroom window was facing the secured parking compound of all the 100 + vehicles, cars etc.. to be used for the transport of agents, media etc before, during and after the presidents visit. He said while every black executive car was as polished as the one beside it, my car registration 1234 stood out ? He said why do you have a Lexus while everyone else has Mercedes ? I replied innocently, I use different cars for different purposes, Mercedes are very good but obvious, on this occasion where I assumed the passengers may require more descretion while availing of ample leg room, power etc. He replied he was also a big Lexus fan, and for similar reasons to mine, would I mind being his personal driver for the duration of the visit. Agent X was one of the top agents for security or Adare Manor. I was given a special lanyard and my car pass had access all areas. I was asked to go directly to the secure compound, retrieve my car, and park it outside the front door of all buildings hense forth while waiting fot agent X. The look on everyone's faces coming out after the briefing, seeing the lone sheep's car taking pole position. No doubt I became very popular afterwards. But my real story only starts now. On returning to my home town some weeks later, I was blessed to be chosen for a very prestigious city contract that having the that Lexus was a key factor. For the new millennium 2000 I wanted to have a special car to use for this contract. I looked at local dealerships approx May 1999 but nothing stood out. To cut a longer story shorter, I had to import (from Vardy Scotland) a custom design black E320 Cdi Avengard, cream napa leather etc with 16 custom extras. I was awarded a very special registration plate No. 1 to put on the car, the millennium 00-1 registration for my home town. I used that car (her) with pride for several years on that prestigious contract. Unfortunately like other businesses at the time I had to sell her. I believe she is in some barn shed waiting to be restored. Due to recent circumstances I'm unable to do it. However I hope there is someone who is really passionate about restoring a historical future vehicle + putting her into a warm garage / vault ... or warmer climate 😅, to be admired and respected for her build quility, history, + rare number plate . I'm not completely sure where she is, or state of restoration needed, but isn't that half the fun looking and hopefully finding her. I have pictures of her when new for anyone interested. GB.. Danny😎🌈

[@bryag136]

I aint reading all dat

[@TheCarGoru]

This man took me on a historic trip with his stories, knowledge and information. Thank you for this. I love cars :’)

[@itsmenurulkusumas]

14:29

[@AV20242]

Me too

[@thetevetorbs]

The Petersen is the best.

[@eldorado767]

"I could go on and on..." Oh please do! SO many rare cars. He walked right past that XR!

[@Mortal_Wombat_200]

Car Masters (a Netflix Show, really entertaining) built one for the Peterson Automotive Museum from the original blueprints, maybe he didn't want to say that it was a modern "kit car"? I dunno, still gorgeous

[@coolcommiedrew5990]

Mortal Wombat the speed racer replica I believe was also a car done by Mark Towle 20+ years ago

[@Mortal_Wombat_200]

@@coolcommiedrew5990 Indeed he did

[@slipknotfan2217]

@@Mortal_Wombat_200 49:40 is that the xnr they made?

[@Mortal_Wombat_200]

@@slipknotfan2217 exactly- the color matches and I don't think there even are 2 in the world in this condition, let alone in the Peterson

[@robertoespinoza1321]

My stepson and I visited the museum a few months ago in person we couldn’t afford to take the vault tour so we are both really enjoying these videos and hope to see it in person someday

[@mrMacMilli2000]

Really? How much is such a tour?

[@ollie620]

How much was the tour?

[@ollie620]

@Jason Bouphasavanh damn

[@KoldingDenmark]

We had a guided tour in the vault. Best museum experience ever.

[@MetalTrabant]

@Jason Bouphasavanh Jeez, that's steep! And you can't even take photos there for that price... crazy! But yeah, probably still worth it, if you know what's there...

[@richmcintyre1178]

You could spend weeks in the vault and have a smile the whole time, just amazing.

[@ehneeman6504]

This needs to go viral, people need to see this

[@r.c.anderson5632]

This was AWESOME. How you remember all the makes, years and stories is incredible! Thank you, thank you!

[@Com4nd3r.]

i think the same. You see the passion and love. Great tour

[@loucipher6839]

bugged out how youre like oh shit yea when he tells you about the car, nice trip down memory lane and such beautiful machines, my neighbor has a 68 benz ive been trying to get from him so that i can have a nice project car but they wont let it go, its sitting in the driveway getting beat up by all this bad weather, sitting on flats and rusted wheels 😢

[@tedium37]

It's total overload. Every car worthy of a deep dive video. Never enough of this trivial stuff.

[@bravofoxable]

This is on my bucket list... . For now, stuck in South Africa... (sigh) Looks fantastic, will never get bored in there!

[@Not2480]

Thank you

[@bassbombdom]

as someone who lives in the UK, I found this an awesome video to watch! thanks!

[@TheBsniz]

"We have several Fords." Understatement of the year

[@mbc6008]

What an incredible memory! Being able to remember all the details and stories of hundreds of cars is probably why Mr Williamson is the director!

[@christophercole3055]

It very generous of you to share the Vault to non-paying customers. I don’t know how you fit all this knowledge in your head. It an amazing collection. Thanks!

[@douglasmcclaran5892]

Thanks for the guided tour, i have heard of this museum but never thought i would get to see any of it. This was great! Thanks for taking me through your vault!

[@pinnacleproductions6275]

So many beautiful cars! I got here from watching Jay Leno.

[@murraydeeth7834]

We did the vault tour last year & couldn’t recommend it highly enough to anyone with an interest in things automotive.......... I had my mind blown so many times that day & it was tremendous to be able to relive it here in my lounge room🤯 Thanks so much Petersens👌🏼🇦🇺

[@gaeshak]

Murray Deeth bloody amazing isn’t it? I did it in 2018 and loved it.

[@robertklein9190]

Great tour for us in the bunker now, remember the Round Door Rolls when it was on the "Circus Tour" back in the mid 50"s, me thinks it was in white though and in pretty rough shape.

[@danlivni2097]

2 Beautiful Orange Hotrods with the flames. 40:50 The Flames on the first car looks awesome

[@axysdnyd]

I've died and gone to heaven!!! Wow!!! So many amazing cars, I could spend days in that vault. Just incredible!!

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Waau Sir. Awesome stories. I am so grateful that you took the time to share the vault, Felt like I can die now.

[@Ojisan642]

This was amazing. Thank you for helping save our sanity this weekend!

[@pinnacleproductions6275]

Thank you so much for the video!

[@lawriemcleod4911]

This is the best show on the web. Thank you so much for doing this. It's great with just the wee history blurb.

[@karlhurn]

Great video. Fantastic knowledge 👌

[@audreydavis7761]

Nice to get an extra tour of the shop at the end!

[@accountname1651]

I am watching this video during Corona times - can’t do traveling but you helped me to make a great journey 😊👍

[@PetersenMuseum]

Happy to hear that!

[@JamesAllmond]

@@PetersenMuseum and after seeing this and putting up with Covid restrictions, after this is over, will reverse my personal ban on LA (I hate big city traffic, Atlanta is bad enough) and come for a visit...the enclosed sidecar appears to be Watsonian, possibly an early Cambridge. I have the last version of that mounted on my 88 Harley FLHS. for over 100K miles...(bike has +230K),

[@grahamparr3933]

Seems to be an odd time to do a journey, when the guy is showing cars for you.

[@MrMarshall7491]

I went through the Peterson Museum with my younger son. We then went across the street to the La Brea Tar Pits. Great museums and a wonderful time.

[@OakedRS]

I’ve never actually got around to tour the vault, this will substitute until I can see it in person. Thanks for sharing!

[@PapaWoody440]

Wonderful video and very enjoyable to watch. I've been fortunate enough to have visited the Petersen once, about 20 years ago. Getting to see cars that aren't usually displayed is a real treat. McQueen's XKSS is a stunner. A fantastic choice as favorite in the collection. 47:25 The Coronet is a '67 WO23 factory lightweight Super Stock. Acid dipped sheetmetal, no sound deadener or insulation, trunk mounted battery, smaller 10" front brakes, and even the fan had aluminum blades.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

this mans knowledge is amazing. i know its his job but still i could listen all day long.

[@ravindranarvekar5286]

No words to express for the dedication your team has done. Incredible , awesome ,one of the best video on automobile ever seen. THANKS.

[@CSDonohue11]

Amazing. Thank you Gentlemen. 🙏

[@mowerplus]

My wife and I visited the vault last year. We had a great tour!!!!

[@steviesindahouse4903]

Awesome !!! Thanks Dana and everyone at the Petersen museum !!! 😃

[@ciachef14]

It's amazing how they are all kept in showroom condition. Awesome!

[@fifocrew3040]

Thank you. It is very important work that you do.

[@tensevo]

If we forget history, we are condemned to repeat it. It is great to see respect for cars of all ages.

[@AV20242]

This was the best 1 hour 6 minutes of my life learned history of cars,bikes and amazing concept cars

[@olliebonugli8881]

This video was amazing to watch - thank you for uploading

[@radioguy1620]

Great video. Guy knows all this car stuff but probably forgets his anniversary day . personally if only I could absorb valuable knowledge as well as these car details.

[@TheWombatCredenza]

Thank you so much for doing this video!

[@TheSnookerGym]

Fantastic video - thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge in such a gentle style

[@harolddejesus9160]

I could watch and hear him all day, Love it!

[@vhdavalos]

That 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom is the most beautiful car I have ever seen.

[@Dave-White]

Awesome tour - thanks!

[@phill3583]

This just came through my feed now. What a treat. I've done the vault tour a few times. It's great because they rotate the cars. It's a little different every visit. Can't wait to drag my wife though it again next time I'm on the west coast. For me, it's a must see attraction. I'm gonna wear my Peterson's Automotive Museum hat for the rest of the weekend! Thanks from NY!

[@kermitthefrog6363]

Thank you very much for the tour for the people that can not make it there. It is a wonderful display of automotive time. The Petersen series of videos are wonderful...hopefully someday we will make it there. Once again Thanks ..!!

[@gsmith207]

Thank you very much! Had no idea. Wow. So much history.

[@highspeedhawk]

Fantastic tour, really something for ever kind of motor enthusiast. Hope things go well for the museum in these uncertain times. Thanks from the UK.

[@Fran_SG]

Amazing collection. I will visit the museum, for sure!!! Thanks for the video!!!

[@danmatthews7055]

Wow just need to visit and send lots of time thanks .

[@thetreblerebel]

Lots of cool cars. Those Japanese cutom hot rods is very unique

[@jtbrownful]

if i ever go to america, this will be on my bucket list of things to do.. love the collection and love the video!!

[@DLMlive]

Amazing and informative... fun to see the Boyd's Alumicoupe in the video. I was lucky to sort out a few repairs and drive he car prior to it's trip to the museum... Can't wait to visit after the Corona virus is done!

[@-suphur]

Fantastic tour of an incredible collection. Thanks!

[@n3307v]

So cool. Thanks for making and sharing this.

[@PetersenMuseum]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikepetrozzi9610]

Fantastic! Can't wait to go there and personally see these great cars. Thank you!!!!

[@Bounty_Hunter84]

Excellent tour and free on here. Thanks very much. I love old classics.

[@martinflook4159]

The depth of your knowledge is remarkable! Thanks for the great tour. I’d love to visit in person.

[@VoIPPortland]

The only reason I want to go to L.A. later this year is to go to the Peterson Auto Museum. Learned about you on the Car Masters show.

[@chrisgurr763]

A very impressive knowledge of all the vehicles. Thank you.

[@oVelhoEoFogao]

Thank you very, very much! Greatings from Brazil.

[@CSDonohue11]

28:20 I knew it! That’s what I was looking @ while they were showing the shag mobile , I was like “ is that The Magnum P.I. Ferrari?! “

[@anselmjaeger4687]

Wow_!!! Super Museum, very expierienced guide

[@Marc-uw4lw]

I really needed this after a crappy day. Great video! I hope I can visit one day

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Classy fellow giving the informative tour.

[@johnhaxby306]

used to drive by the museum on wilshire every day to work, never stopped and went in.. i'm kicking myself, will definitely go!!

[@johnosullivan716]

Best video iv watched during covid lock down. Thank u all

[@Ancient_Child]

I love the classic car collection, it's my top Fav.! Great tour!

[@alohagoodbye8868]

The Vault tours are always fantastic.

[@nicholaschavez9204]

At 44:32 I called the number because I live in Colorado and was curious and the number is actually tied to the same business (C&G Machine)

[@belindapadilla5940]

Great tour Dana! Super cars are my favorite.

[@JuicyFruityify]

Thank you, absolutely fabulous! That slant front Rolls, my fave.

[@maxtufeld6423]

Wow! I just came to look at some cool cars but learned so much more in the process! Thank you Dana!

[@karlhurn]

Wow. Some great cars 👍 The Peterson has always been on my must visit list. When I get to LA, it’s the first thing I’m going to do 😎

[@cooperdunn2406]

I am a big fan of some of the classic cars! I really hope to go to the museum one day. I'll make sure I come In my Corvette LS5

[@thumpernats]

Magnificent..

[@TimothyArcher]

Most enjoyable.

[@467-k1m]

THANKS FOR PASSING ALONG YOUR EXTRAORDINARY KNOWLEDGE OF THESE AUTOMOBILES.

[@barryphillips7327]

Very IMPRESSIVE collection! 👍

[@AlexanderdePooter]

Loved the Vault tour when I visited your museum two years ago. Thank you so much. #BeSafe 👍🏻

[@gregormager6697]

49.42 is a Red Mercer. wonderfull amazing car collection. the video man make a super job and also the curator tell good stories about the cars.

[@mgrzx3367]

Amazing thank you for the show.

[@melissatincopa9606]

Learned a lot watching this tour!

[@wfangnxd117]

Loved the tour! Thank you! Very knowledgeable about so many cars! Amazing.

[@ramonsegui3601]

Very interesting and educational. If I could go to United States I would visit it

[@xfer43]

Really really enjoyed this!!! Thank you so much for sharing this inside peek!!!

[@niosanfrancisco]

what an incredible tour. thank you !

[@jamessweeny2010]

Boy, that was a fun tour. Thanks!

[@darrencharlton5271]

Wonderful! great tour thanks

[@CloroxBleach-jq1xb]

As a Car Guy i enjoyed this video While Wearing my Omega Speedmaster Racing this video just oozes with Coolness wish i got to see these beauties in person. 👍

[@mpetry912]

what a collection. Thank you for your commentary on these incredible cars. Liked, subscribed and shared.

[@PetersenMuseum]

Much appreciated!

[@TheDochoffman1]

AWESOME video. 👍 EXCELLENT Assemblage of Some Beautiful Means of Transportation. 👏 Thanks For Posting/Sharing!!

[@zioo3117]

This was/is a tremendous presentation, extremely well done by Petersen/"Tomb-Raider", featuring, "The Vault/inner Vault." The informatin put out in such an easy and understandable manner is in deed a gem of a job. Thank you. AF

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I always tell people to buy the vault tour when they go to Petersens. It’s better than the main floor.

[@kurtmccarthy6733]

Tony this is awesome 👏😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I’ll never get tired of watching this and these guy’s and you of course bringing this “HISTORY “ into my Living Room. Thank You Guy’s!!!