WE FOUND THE BIGGEST BUGATTI COLLECTION IN AMERICA

Today, we tour the Bugatti and french car collection of Peter W. Mullin. Petersen has had a lifelong romance with automobiles. He is a devoted supporter of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and other concours events around the globe. He has entered and driven his cars in vintage races and rallies for the last 25 years, both in the United States and abroad.
Founded in 2010, the Mullin Automotive Museum strives to educate guests about 20th-century French automotive styling and design. The museum boasts nearly 47,000 square feet of exhibit space in an elegantly designed structure, which was previously owned by legendary newspaper publisher Otis Chandler. Peter Mullin is Board Member of the Petersen Automotive Museum, President of the American Bugatti Club, and an active participant and supporter of the Los Angeles Community.

[@joeseeking3572]

If you're staying in LA, this is only about an hour away and is an absolute must see museum. The collection is all French, and all fantastic. The docent led tours are thorough, informative - but when you are finished, the best part is that you can wander at will throughout the collection. There's also a fantastic art deco collection including what I'd call a gentlemen's club/bar area and some Carlo Bugatti furniture. The presentation of nearly everything is stunning and you should budget several hours to drink it all it. Highly recommended.

[@FrossYT]

These gotta be some of the most beautiful cars i think I have ever seen on the internet. Wow 👏

[@jllk5752]

Hey from Paris, have a look on "la cité de l'automobile de Mulhouse" it's a museum i east of France, the greatest in Europe. They have 120 Bugatti among others. Nice watch.

[@jllk5752]

Here's a link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/amKbiGN6nbpmg8k, at 26:20 to 26:45 only two Bugatti Royale six were made, the most expensive cars today on earth.

[@jllk5752]

Sorry i meant only six were made, and her you can see two of them one black and blue and one black.

[@mikefamex8405]

This is not a car collection, here you see a dream and art collection! Wonderfull!

[@paulallen8109]

Pieces of art. Every single one of them.

[@ScratchyBaws]

You just know this guy lives. loves and breathes cars by his delicate touch and then he polishes off any marks/fingerprints left behind. Imagine being 18 again and driving back in 1936 in a Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic to college now worth well over $40-50M. You'd be the coolest kid around back then as well as already being known as a Lord. Crazy.

[@jameshampton8730]

I fully agree. The most beautiful car in the world. Great collection. Congratulations. Great walk through. So informative. Thank you. Looking forward to my visit

[@judefernandez827]

I think the designers of these cars are much more imaginative than the present day ones .

[@williamschoemann4209]

What a fabulous collection. I hope to visit some day. Those French cars of the thirties are works of art like none other.

[@dloadthis1617]

THANK YOU for posting this informative video! The host was very informative and has an excellent knowledge of these cars. 👋👋👋👋BRAVO👋👋👋👋

[@Thomasroehl]

The Hispano Suiza is unbelievable and I love Bugatti. 👍🏼

[@kboomization]

To say this cars are beautiful is an understatement. They are magnificent art works !

[@redwithblackstripes]

"A Lalique ashtray" lmao the ashtray alone is more valuable than most cars on the road today.

[@badhabits8492]

@dhokkhaba1 Hell no. Id make sure these are preserved. This is literal automotive history we're talking here.

[@MurderBong]

Nope. Nice, but more like a monthly car payment...

[@mosca3289]

Extravagant in the 1930’s was clearly on a level above current times. Amazing.

[@MrPypro]

The ability to without account exploit children, minorities, and the working class in general made for great times for sick people.

[@mosca3289]

MrPypro if that’s all you see in these cars then I don’t understand why you watched.

[@BlackPhillip666]

@@MrPypro There isn't a MrsPypro, is there?

[@MrPypro]

@@BlackPhillip666 😂there is.

[@MrPypro]

@@mosca3289 it's not all a see. I see beautiful works of moving art, but as someone who views the world much in that way I also see beyond that and am staggered by the lack of, something that it takes in times like these to choose to be completely un analytical about opulence.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Did the cars look this good when they were first made, the restoration is just jaw dropping.

[@jean-bernardbrault2753]

Most probably. If not, they would call it modification I suppose.

[@juansmith3829]

I am completely blown away, that collection of cars is insane. I thought I had seen it all as I watched Ric on Leno's garage with the Talbot Lago.

[@sonhouse7642]

French cars in the 30's just Beautiful.

[@icegiant1000]

These cars are just absolutely breath-taking. So beautiful, the fact they are functional is almost a trivial afterthought. However, when you consider the artistry of these cars, the age they were built (no computer, no printers, just slide rules and pencils), compared to something as childish as the Tesla Cybertruck, which looks like it was drawn by a 1st grader with a red crayon (because it will go faster with red), accentuates how remarkable the designers of these vehicles truly were. Fame and recognition, rarely denote the best.

[@MachinecoMachines]

Our automotive users group- (from Opel GT to 12-wheel Peterbilt) understands your POV! HOWever the Cybertruck is indeed a both departure from and leading well away and forward-thinking above all traditional "smooth and swoopy" lines conventions. AND it is above all a serious truck. (1.7 million reservations, more the entire production of all cars here) for that one model alone, speaks volumes about what is a true improvement. Indeed if one wishes to be swoopy, aerodynamic AND avant garde, the Solar Aptera can CURE the curse of energy waste on personal transportation, with everything any one or two people NEED in a car, vs everything the merely "Want", eg front and back cigarette ashtrays, as in some of these featured cars!

[@OZYMANDIAS46]

The time when France was building the most beautiful cars in the world !

[@chrisberry9017]

What an absolute delight! Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge!

[@Dvco33333]

*"I don't know which is greater, these fine autos...or these priceless stories that birth them. Salute to this video and auto enthusiast all over the world."* ✨👍

[@team3383]

It must be the effort the curators put into embellishing, polishing, adding to, and telling these most improbable stories to a point where they actually believe they are true !!! Ever realised how much "bigger than life" people with money are ? Very big EGO's is the answer to your question. The cars are just what was made at the time.

[@Dvco33333]

@@team3383 ...Entertaining nonetheless, thank you so much for that valuable input killjoy.

[@team3383]

@@Dvco33333 Very entertaining. Just pointing out that YOU may have a life as entertaining as these incredible stories also if you put your mind to it. No need to listen to what others seemingly did; "care of" curators who are doing nothing with theirs.

[@Dvco33333]

@@team3383 ...What's really entertaining ...is having a great weekend...in that, we both can agree upon.👍🎶🎈😎

[@bradwilliams4921]

Thank you Rick for this excellent video. I am a fan of cars from that era. I will definitely add the Mullin museum to my bucket list.

[@kevinhill4012]

I never thought cars like these exist. Magnificent

[@mikewilliams4947]

What a life! Love it, thank you for sharing these stunning images with us.

[@iandaniel2153]

Now there is a gentleman who really knows his passion and what a wonderful speaking voice. Thank you for taking time to invite us in.

[@PetersYouTube]

Thank You

[@dazzatron669]

Great video great car collection love the Bugatti’s look amazing nice to see that they are kept in the original condition thanks for the video

[@barath4545]

"Le Mans used to be for road cars, not like today with Formula 1 cars" Well he has got to watch more modern racing :)

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Yeah, they haven't had an F1 race at Le Mans in my lifetime (and I'm 56 years old). Le Mans is an endurance race and an F1 ride is the exact opposite of that.

[@alexm566]

what modern racing uses stock cars?

[@Alvaricokemaureira]

@@alexm566 technically the GT3 category is for road cars

[@hhagi712]

These are wonderful cars that are fun just to watch. It's a great collection. It was a good time when designers ran the pen as they wished and outstanding craftsmen shook their arms to shape it. How beautiful....... Will be overwhelmed.

[@supersyedsalman1484]

I have no words to see this collection.

[@Tmrfe0962]

I work at MoMA in NYC, and take my word for it…these cars would absolutely rival anything here. Stunning, thank you for taking the time to show them.

[@petepenn1]

Very pleasant and profession presentation! Thank you for the terrific tour!

[@karlhurn]

Thanks once again for another great video. What an amazing collection. Truly works of engineering art. Hope to visit some day. 👌

[@hervevallee8627]

Mr Mullin Thank You ,this is just a Fabulous Experience ,Et que continue l'Aventure Voisin,Merci

[@Quagigitymire]

The beauty of the interior and dash in these cars are truly something special, even in an era when every car had real wood and limited plastics being used.

[@daanje1062]

Best half hour all week. Thank you for upload, video quality and excellent narration.

[@midknight]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@dougbesplug8851]

Fantastic Collection the builders of these cars would be proud their legacy lives on for future generations to see

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

thank you guys for continueing to make videos, it's my hope one day to come visit the museum. I am absolutely amazed by the engineering solutions, and robust way Bugatti, and the other cars of that era were built, they seem so solid, but also delicate in ways at the same time. I'm particually fond of the polished metals under the hood, and that incredible sound the doors make when they latch lol, I don't kjnow why but it makes my ears happy!

[@rumaabba8875]

Have u know the map bruh ?? Its a huge place with a great barrier dispatch from regular living place

[@DerekGardiner72]

Charming and knowledgeable guy.

[@srenalgreen-ussing4399]

I'd love to stop by !! A tremendous collection.

[@marcob4630]

WOW! I never imaginated that some French cars were so stunning before WWII. Real pieces of Art Deco! A just incredible decadence of style in actual cars: what a miosery when we look at our clumsy and inelegant SUVs!

[@benz500r]

Amazing collection. I didn’t know place like that existed in Oxnard, CA. I will definitely try to visit the museum.

[@yves-noel-mariegonnet1043]

Quelle merveille! Magnifique! Un vrai plaisir a regarder ces vidéos. Merci!

[@altorre5739]

The biggest Bugatti collection in the world is in the Schlumpf Museum in Mulhouse (France).

[@hillarymadzorera384]

Awesome. Beautiful cars

[@byronpink9061]

Phenomenal viewing here of some amazing automotive works of art and technology for their times. Thanks for sharing!

[@troynov1965]

5:44 that Delahaye coupe in the background ( silver/grey ) is simply stunning. Easily one of best looking cars ever made.

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you so much for this Video!!! Thank you!!!

[@PetersenMuseum]

Any time!

[@altorre5739]

@@PetersenMuseum The biggest Bugatti collection in the world is in the Schlumpf Museum in Mulhouse (France).

[@stephenhill9448]

What a great presentation! I’ve had a love affair with cars from my first word ‘Car’, well probably the fourth after mum, dad, and food. It’s great to stumble upon these articles on KZbin.

[@daviddjerassi]

Thank you what a great narrator you are Sir i could listen to you all day ,what a fantastic collection keep safe.

[@caleblindley7142]

Wow, I'd travel all the way from England just to visit this museum. Infact when we can all travel again willy nilly, I'll go here

[@buvva11]

The best years in style cars

[@_Tipi]

I had the honor to meet mr mullin himself a few weeks ago, awesome guy with an awesome collection.

[@kenroot5682]

Mr Eberst did a fantastic job presenting these cars. Really enjoyed his commentary.

[@crustycobs2669]

The aerodynamic bubbles around a tire were formerly referred to as wheel-pants. Fantastic cars great history, forward-looking vehicles with ultimate artisanal craftsmanship. Super descriptions. Imagine being a rich 'Gatsby' in the art-deco era, driving one of these rolling works of art.

[@cadicorniche]

Fascinating! I never knew this particular museum existed - so close to home. I look forward to visiting it ..... when COVID 19 is made manageable.

[@gillesbueno1153]

Please drive me there the sooner the better...🙄👍🏻, writing from the outskirts of Paris, France...

[@danthetravelman9113]

These cars are so amazing that they can only be touched with a gloved hand or soft cloth while in some cases you can’t even stand too close to it.

[@sdxn8117]

OMG such beautiful works of art. Thanks for sharing them.

[@challloyd215]

The "queen" sold 3 times, is my fave. An absolutely beautiful car, wow. I can't even imagine owning a car like that. I'm still devastated I don't have my 79 vette anymore.

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Great. The classiest collection of cars anywhere in the world.

[@kennysime9351]

Wow, speechless... so grateful for sharing this video, just WOW!

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

I've been to your museum and enjoyed very much your help as a docent while there. I will make every effort to come down from Oregon when the pandemic allows. The museum is a jewel.

[@khabaaustralia]

Mind blowing, where else in the world. No where. Exquisite. The best, it's great some extremely wealthy people have such a passion and spend 100s millions on restoration for us to enjoy seeing. Thankyou

[@altorre5739]

A koala driving a Bugatti.

[@SH1974]

Been in the french national musée d' automobile. There are 87 Bugattis displayed. And a lot of other beautiful vintage cars.

[@altorre5739]

Of course, the Schlumpf Museum.

[@davidmspinelli8951]

An incredible collection to say the very least. Thank you so much for producing this video!

[@RamZar50]

In Southern California we’re very lucky to have such world class automotive museums open to the public: - Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles - The Nethercutt Collection in Sylmar - Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard

[@christophehamel3268]

merci pour cette visite!

[@altorre5739]

The biggest Bugatti collection in the world is in the Schlumpf Museum in Mulhouse (France).

[@vikramrao2797]

I went weak in my knees. A place of quiet contemplation. Thought those words were just pretentious till I walked thru this museum.

[@bicyclist2]

I've seen a beautiful Talbo Lago identical to this one in person in Bay Harbor Michigan in the late 90's. They had a Concours car show. Im glad to see such beautiful cars. Unfortunately these are over restored "trailer queens" that don't get driven. At least Jay Leno drives his old Bugatti's and other classics. I hope to see these in person some day. This reminds me of the old adage, "They don't build them like they used to". Thank you.

[@johnpick8336]

Thank you for sharing and posting this incredible video, I have watched it 3 x amazing !

[@danam0228]

Love the Yellow Grand Sport. So nice.

[@cesarefunkgio3597]

Beautiful collection of pieces of art and an excellent presentation. Thanks!

[@gabrielgibson4815]

Legendary collection of awwwesome rides....

[@marcusp905]

The workmanship!!

[@theHAL9000]

Beautiful ... works of art. Trips to the Peterson Automotive Museum have been wonderful experiences. Have to visit the Mullin Automotive Museum. These collections are treasures for the world.

[@altorre5739]

The biggest Bugatti collection in the world is in the Schlumpf Museum in Mulhouse (France).

[@pirateracer69]

Oh how I would love to teach this gentleman how to prononce ''Voisin'' correcly.

[@Maine733]

I noticed a Citroen Traction Avant Coupe in the background...what a beauty!

[@carrosandpics]

One of the most elegant museums I have visited.

[@albertseabra9226]

Thank you for this wonderful video, featuring magnificent, sublime Cars. Truly, vou are preserving Objects of Art for future generations. Leonardo D'Avinci, an Artist and a Scientist , would be delighted and thrilled going through your Collection.

[@colinunderdown1758]

About 20 years ago I drove my "MVO Roadster" a special 1 off, to a rally in Laon, France. Parked in the town square next to a very old car, more coach built, possibly early 1930's. It was a Voisin, I had never heard a them !! But speaking to the owner he went on to tell me that the car was being shipped to America the following week for a big show. We took pictures of each others cars and I remember the interior design being of a similar design as the one featured here but it was black and yellow. I wonder where that car is now, I still have mine.

[@joannaphillips9690]

Extravagant in the 1930’s was clearly on a level above current times. Amazing.

[@alanblanes2876]

Thanks so much for providing such excellent detail on these cars.

[@kentbergstrom3020]

30 century is the golden age of cars, those cars are art.

[@symonf1966]

Thank you so so much for posting. Please show us a little bit of the Bugatti Woody behind you at the end.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

My surname happens to be Talbot . Born in England I have spent the last 20 years living here in France . I can only dream of walking into a barn and finding a Talbot Lago . :)

[@robbchastain3036]

Thanks for telling us about these and so very sad, the death of that couple in No. 3 as they were stuck at a crossing and struck by a locomotive.

[@gordonmcveigh5302]

thank you enjoyed the tour , from scottish fan

[@jimhwilliams]

The Maroon tear drop Bugatti was just beautiful. Wow. I wish I could seat in that one.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

A video full of BEAUTY!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@christianbalmer2215]

Very informative, splendid cars and very nice and understandable spoken English. Grüezi from Switzerland.

[@flamezoidtron]

I've been there! I'm surprised they didn't touch on the red Delahaye in the background of a couple of the cars they spoke about, the story of how that was found and purchased is pretty awesome! But guess that's an excuse for y'all to go see the collection!

[@JonBlondell]

Unbelievably beautiful cars, topped only by the stories! Thank you!

[@williedavismckennie5334]

Very nice tour guide !

[@ronlynch7744]

More awesome cars here. When I bought my 2008 Bullitt, I did a search and Tim came up as a owner of a 2008 Bullitt. I thought that was the coolest thing, but he sold it. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@CloroxBleach-jq1xb]

Fourth Comment god i love this Channel BUGGATTI Fan here Thanks for showing these beautiful cars @PetersenAutomotiveMuseum love you guys 👍

[@alishadlu9730]

Breath taking....one after the other.. I hope they restore the reserve collection as well.

[@philippelacombe828]

Fabuleux musée avec même les panneaux des marques du salon de l’auto de Paris

[@kermitthefrog6363]

All II can say is wow...Thanks again for the videos!!

[@jackmorgan1677]

Wonderful collection, beautiful building and exhibition, professional specialist car people.

[@waqarghulam3548]

Beautiful collection of automobiles

[@SouthernRodsandClassics]

absolutely stunning. Following from New Orleans LA

[@23727bgk]

Excellent video of a museum I will see, since we are in California. As a note, a number of the cars shown were part of the Blackhawk museum not long ago. A correction to a statement made; modern formula 1 cars do not and cannot participate in the 24 Hours of Lemans.

[@judefernandez827]

And thank you for this wonderful video ,.