Harley Earl was the first corporate design leader and by far the most important. As the head of General Motors design from 1927 to 1958, Earl was responsible for the styling of about 55 million cars. Today, Tesla is looking to become a real volume player in the car business, and their chief designer von […]
In honor of Pacific Northwest Historics' 2018 featured marque, Porsche, author Martin Rudow will share the history of the Porsche race program. Join us for this lively discussion, learn more about Martin's newest book and meet representatives from SOVERN, the Society Of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts, who will share more about upcoming Pacific Northwest Historics' racing […]
As part of our celebration of National Collector Car Day and the long-awaited return of the Avanti #1001, we'll discuss how to make the determination whether to either restore or preserve collector cars, the questions we must ask, and the information used to determine which path to take. The Studebaker Avanti #1001, ACM's first historic […]
The microcar was a product of necessity. In the wake of World War II, people needed to get around, but resources to build, buy and operate cars were scarce. As Europe and Japan rebuilt after the war, microcar manufacturers cranked out a diverse range of tiny, weird, utilitarian people-movers. The roster of microcar makers includes […]
Join us as we celebrate National Drive Electric Week! Panelists from Forth and Tacoma Power will highlight Electric Vehicles on the market today, how they are being adopted by both individuals and fleets, and where electrification plays a part in energy resource management for our city and state. There are many chapters to the story […]
Since the rise of the horseless carriage, the elegance, speed and dynamism of the automobile have inspired both art and artists. From fine art to commercial prints, artists' interpretations of the styling and details of these rolling sculptures both preserve history and celebrate the importance of automobiles in society. There are many chapters to the […]
Today we have the honor of introducing ACM's newest "Master Collector", Brown Maloney, as he joins us to give visitors a walk-through of his impressive collection of Honda motorcycles on view at the Museum. We'll have the chance to hear first-hand descriptions of many of the bikes and learn a bit more about his story and […]
America's Car Museum is founded on Harold LeMay's belief in not just collecting cars, but saving history. Join ACM's Curator of Collections, Renee Crist as she shares the historical significance of a few gems of the collection. Plus, celebrate the arrival of the original Bullitt Mustang from Peter Yates' 1968 Blockbuster smash hit Bullitt and the […]
When you think about auto racing in America, what city comes to mind? Indianapolis? Daytona? What about Tacoma? In 1912, America's fastest drivers competed for a national championship at a five-mile long dirt track known as the Tacoma Speedway. The speedway was rebuilt as America's "grand board track" in 1915 and speed records fell. In […]
This event has been cancelled due to the severe weather forecasted for our area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you will join us at next month's If Cars Could Talk, Women Influencers in Automotive History. There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, […]