| 07/24/10 |
Artomotive Photography Class
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
July 24, 2010
Enjoy a morning of cool cars and photography, with local photography enthusiast, Richard Ellman. Richard will guide you in the basic steps and skills needed to capture that perfect picture. Whether you are a classic car owner and want to photograph your cool ride or just interested in the art of photography - this class is for you!
Students are asked to bring their own camera/supplies (including a flash and/or a polarizing lens if you own one). Students must be at least 12 years old...
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| 07/16/10 |
Sneak Peek: Toyota: Oh What a History!
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
July 16, 2010
Get a sneak peek of the California Automobile Museum's newest exhibit, TOYOTA: Oh What A History!, sponsored by Elk Grove Toyota, and enjoy a panel discussion with special guests, motor sports celebs, Ivan "Ironman" Stewart and Scooter Patrick. The exhibit showcases vehicles from Toyota's early years, such as a 1959 Toyopet Crown, to some of their raciest machines from the track, including a 1998/99 Mark III GTP prototype sports car and an off-road race truck. Also on exhibit, a...
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06/12/10-
06/19/10 |
Muscle Car Tune Up
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
June 12-June 19, 2010
This two day class teaches tune up for '60s and '70s era muscle cars. Day one reviews cranking systems, engine condition, ignition and advance, base timing, fuel system performance tests and service tips.
Day two reviews parts resources and methods for increasing power on your muscle car. Students are encouraged to bring their muscle car on both class days so they can perform the tune-up tests and adjustments directly on their vehicle. Students must be at least 18 years of age.
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| 05/30/10 |
2nd Annual Sacramento SwingTime
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
May 30, 2010
The California Automobile Museum will be hosting its 2nd annual Sacramento SwingTime event! It will be an all day, all ages car and music festival to include 8 live bands and lots of dancing too: Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys, Deke Dickerson, Stompy Jones, Andy Santana, The Fortunate Few, The Cockfight Kings, Hobo Jazz, Vintage Vandals. Live Jazz will open the show outdoors. Plus there will be a DJ, live hula dancing, the Pin Up Angels, a special WWII...
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| 05/22/10 |
Model T Basics Class
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
May 22, 2010
Have you ever wondered why the Ford Motor Company manufactured over fifteen million Model T's from 1908 until 1927 and why it had such an impact on our nation's society and economy? Enroll in this class and discover the wonder of Model T construction, nomenclature, operation and basic maintenance. Also, each student will have the opportunity to learn how to drive a Model T --- an experience that won't be forgotten!
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| 04/17/10 |
"Artomotive" Photography Class
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
April 17, 2010
Enjoy a morning of cool cars and photography, with local photography enthusiast, Richard Ellman. Richard will guide you in the basic steps and skills needed to capture that perfect picture. Whether you are a classic car owner and want to photograph your cool ride or just interested in the art of photography - this class is for you!
Students are asked to bring their own camera/supplies (including a flash and/or a polarizing lens if you own one). Students must be at least 12 years old...
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| 04/10/10 |
Model T Tune-Up Class
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
April 10, 2010
This one day class teaches students how to tune up Model T Fords. This will include the demonstration of tests and measurements of the starter/battery, engine condition (compression tests), ignition service (spark plugs, coil checks, and timing), and fuel system checks (tank, carburetor cleaning and adjustments). Handouts for Model T "how to" services will be provided. If students have a Model T they are encouraged to bring the car with them and checks will be performed on the...
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04/10/10-
07/05/10 |
Drive Fast, Take Chances: Birth of the Hot Rod
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
April 10-July 5, 2010
The California Automobile Museum's newest exhibit will feature cars that were created in California but have been celebrated in movies, songs and popular culture across the country and around the world for a half-century.
The exhibit, Drive Fast, Take Chances: Birth of the Hot Rod is sponsored by So-Cal Speed Shop of Sacramento. It explores the hot rod culture that grew out of the dry lakebeds of California in the post-World War II years and ultimately spread to drag strips...
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| 03/20/10 |
Kids' Engine Class
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
March 20, 2010
How does a gasoline engine work? Boys and girls in the 5th - 9th grade and their adult buddy can find out in this 3 hour hands-on class. Kids get to take apart a Briggs and Stratton one cylinder engine and learn how solids, liquids, and gasses interact to make it run. Then fire up a variety of engines to see how each gets their specific job done. There is no driving or riding involved, and you won't get greasy (although we do promise lots of noise and smoke).
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02/20/10-
05/08/10 |
Going Green Workshop Series
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum)
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
February 20-May 8, 2010
This new workshop series for 2010 consists of four different workshops centered on alternative powers and is taught by American River College professor, Arthur Blank. Students must be at least 16 years of age and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited so call or visit our website to sign up today!
Alternative Fuels Workshop --- February 20, 2010.
Examine energy sources that are efficient fuels, sustainable fuels and eco-responsible fuels....
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| 01/16/10 |
Born to Ride - Lecture
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
January 16, 2010
Enjoy a lecture by motorcycle designer, Glynn Kerr. Kerr has been in motorcycle design for over twenty years. As an independent consultant, he has worked with top motorcycle manufacturers, including Ducati, Honda, Triumph, Aprilia, Harley-Davidson, Kymco, Voxan and Kawasaki. In addition to his design activities, Kerr was lecturer at the Art Center College of Design, Europe, and is co-founder and President of the Motorcycle Design Association. He is now Creative Director of Motovisions,...
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| 01/09/10 |
Born to Ride: Special Event Day
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
January 9, 2010
Enjoy the Museum's newest exhibit, Born to Ride: Motorbikes Past and Present, and these special events:
11am – 3pm: Demo Rides by Elk Grove Power Sports (weather permitting so please call the Museum day-of to verify)
11am - 3pm: Jelly Belly Factory will be here with two of their motorcycles and handing out samples
11am - 3pm: pinstriping demonstration by local pinstriper Samantha "Bogie" Boeger, items for sale, and a raffle
11am – 12pm:...
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01/02/10-
03/12/10 |
Born to Ride: Motorbikes Past and Present
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
January 2-March 12, 2010
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 
"Born to Ride: Motorbikes Past and Present," sponsored by Elk Grove Power Sports, is the museum’s first-ever exhibit devoted to motorcycles and showcases a century’s worth of models, ranging from some of the earliest and most rare to a critic’s choice for the best new model in 2010. The exhibit will also include racing motorcycles and memorabilia, a tribute to Sacramento’s rich motorcycle racing history.
“The development of motorcycles parallels...
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| 12/12/09 |
Bio Deisel Workshop
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
December 12, 2009
Tired of high gas prices? Here is your chance to learn how to combat those high gas prices. Learn the what, how, and why of biodiesel. Included is a brief introduction on where we are now in the world of traditional, alternative and experimental fuels and a discussion of biomass and biofuels will be held to set the stage for biodiesel. From there focus will be placed on the properties of biodiesel and how we obtain this fuel. The benefits and potential drawbacks of biodiesel will also be...
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| 10/17/09 |
Model T Tune-Up Class
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
October 17, 2009
This one day class teaches students how to tune up Model T Fords. This will include the demonstration of tests and measurements of the starter/battery, engine condition (compression tests), ignition service (spark plugs, coil checks, and timing), and fuel system checks (tank, carburetor cleaning and adjustments). Handouts for Model T “how to” services will be provided. If students have a Model T they are encouraged to bring the car with them and checks will be performed on the...
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10/03/09-
10/10/09 |
Engine Tune-Up for Collectible Cars Workshop
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
October 3-October 10, 2009
This two day class will teach students how to tune-up engines in collector vehicles ranging from the 1930s – 1942.
In class one, students will learn about engine services, repair, and adjustments including circuit service, engine checks, ignition service, and running tests.
In class two, students will learn about carburetor services including cleaning, kit installation, float adjustments, idle mixture adjustments, and choke operation. Students are encouraged to bring...
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10/01/09-
12/11/09 |
Hearses: The Last Rides
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
October 1-December 11, 2009
Just in time for Halloween – experience a variety of hearses from history! Historical rituals surrounding the burial of the deceased vary greatly, including the design of ceremonial transport vehicles. From plain and simple to intricate and ornate, hearses on exhibit will illustrate the cultural variety involved in the design and styling of these last rides.
The Museum will host a public grand opening event Thursday evening, October 1st along with other special events throughout...
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| 09/27/09 |
California Automobile Museum’s Fall Swap Meet
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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| 09/27/09 |
Wurlitzer Organ Concert
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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| 09/26/09 |
Family Fun Program
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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| 09/26/09 |
Smithsonian Free Museum Day
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
September 26, 2009
The California Automobile Museum is proud to be participating in the 2009 Smithsonian Museum Day. We will be open regular business hours from 10am - 6pm, taking the last admission at 5pm. To participate, present the Smithsonian Museum Day admission card and receive free general admission for you and a guest. The admission card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or can be downloaded here.
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| 09/26/09 |
Family Fun Program
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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| 09/19/09 |
Mechanical Brake Class
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
September 19, 2009
In this class, you will learn about service and adjustment procedures for effective braking. Included: demonstrations on servicing and/or repairing brake linings, mechanical linkage service, and major adjustment procedures outlined in the Ford Motor Company blueprints. Handouts on real case histories of brake repair and adjustments will be provided. Students must be at least 18 years of age.
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09/10/09-
10/17/09 |
First Annual “CAM Artomotive” Juried Art Exhibition & Silent Auction
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
September 10-October 17, 2009
This group exhibition will focus on automotive history, contemporary automobiles and the automotive industry’s influence on society. See something you just can’t live without? Some of the pieces on exhibit will be part of a silent auction the Museum will be hosting during the run of the exhibit and high bidders will be notified at the close of the exhibit.
A portion of the proceeds from the auction will directly benefit the Museum. Also on exhibit, the private art...
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| 08/22/09 |
How Does That Gasoline Engine Work?
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 22, 2009
Boys and girls in the 5th-9th grade and their adult buddy can find out in this 2-3 hour hands-on workshop. Kids get to take apart a Briggs and Stratton one cylinder engine and learn how solids, liquids, and gasses interact to make it run. Then we fire up a variety of engines to see how each gets their specific job done! There is no driving or riding involved, and you won’t get greasy (although we do promise lots of noise and smoke).
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| 07/25/09 |
Motorworks Activity Day
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
July 25, 2009
Experience first hand what it meant to participate in an assembly line, a process that would forever change the world of industry. Ever wonder how Henry Ford could produce so many vehicles and how Tin Lizzie earned the title, "Car of the Century?" Come learn a little history and have a lot of fun - you even get to take home a miniature paper Model T! This activity is open to anyone 10 years of age or older (minors must be accompanied by an adult).
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| 07/23/09 |
Human Temperament
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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07/23/09-
09/17/09 |
Third Thursdays at the California Automobile Museum
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
July 23-September 17, 2009
Museum come alive every third Thursday of the month from 6pm – 9pm. Accelerate into your weekend by visiting the Museum and enjoy Vic’s Ice Cream, the Museum and more!!! Don’t miss your chance every third Thursday to cruise on down, enjoy the evening, and experience car culture as it comes alive at the California Automobile Museum.
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| 07/09/09 |
The Pyronauts
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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| 07/07/09 |
2009 Transcontinental Motor Convoy Comes to Sacramento!
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
July 7, 2009
The 2009 Transcontinental Motor Convoy will be stopping at the California Automobile Museum as they finish the last leg of their commemorative cross-country journey from Washington D.C. to San Francisco. This event, organized by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association in conjunction with the Lincoln Highway Association, the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and many more organizations, retraced the route of the first US ARMY Transcontinental Motor Convoy across the United States,...
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07/01/09-
09/19/09 |
Carved Elegance: Woodies, Wheels, and Waves
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
July 1-September 19, 2009
Wood on wheels never looked quite as good as the combination that produced the designed and stylish Woodie. From the Model T Depot Hack, to the equivalent of today’s family mini-van, to the California surfer’s favorite mode of transportation, Woodies have had a significant impact on the world of automobiles. This exhibit will feature of variety of Woodies and allow visitors to reminisce about their personal experiences with Woodies, wheels and waves.
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| 06/27/09 |
Family Fun Program
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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| 06/27/09 |
Family Fun Program
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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| 06/13/09 |
Beginner’s Guide to Automotive Restoration Seminar
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
June 13, 2009
Have a restoration project and just not sure what to do next? This informational session will provide you with tips and tricks for making the most of your time and money. Learn ways to organize your project and obtain valuable resource information for obtaining the items needed to complete your project. This seminar does not contain hands-on demonstrations of any kind. Students must be at least 18 years of age.
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| 06/06/09 |
Model T Basics Workshop
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
June 6, 2009
Have you ever wondered why the Ford Motor Company manufactured over fifteen million Model T’s from 1908 until 1927 and why it had such an impact on our nation’s society and economy? Enroll in the California Automobile Museum’s MODEL T BASICS workshop and discover the wonder of Model T construction, nomenclature, operation and basic maintenance. Also, each student will have the opportunity to learn how to drive a Model T --- an experience that won’t be forgotten!
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06/04/09-
08/27/09 |
Night at the Museum
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
June 4-August 27, 2009
See the California Auto Museum come alive at “Night at the Museum” every Thursday night beginning June 4th and running through the Summer. Accelerate into your weekend by visiting the Museum on Thursday nights and enjoy Vic’s Ice Cream, a classic car cruise-in with local car clubs, live music and more!!!
The first “Night at the Museum” on June 4th will feature live music by David Putnam and Friends, a local folk/bluegrass group. So come down and put your...
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| 05/23/09 |
Family Fun Program
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
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05/02/09-
05/09/09 |
Model A Tune-Up Class
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
May 2-May 9, 2009
Towe Auto Museum is offering a two-part class that teaches how to tune up Model A Fords. The first day will include the demonstration of tests and measurements of the starter/battery, engine condition (compression tests), ignition service (spark plugs, points, condenser), and fuel system checks (tank, carburetor cleaning and adjustments). The second day will include performing each of the demonstrated tests and measurements on Model As.
Handouts for Model A services will be provided....
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| 04/25/09 |
“Artomotive” Photography Class with Jim Richter
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
April 25, 2009
Enjoy a morning of cool cars and photography, with local photography enthusiast, Jim Richter. Jim will guide you in the basic steps and skills needed to capture that perfect picture. Whether you are a classic car owner and want to photograph your cool ride or just interested in the art of photography – this class is for you! Students are asked to bring their own camera/supplies (including a flash and/or a polarizing lens if you own one). Students must be at least 12 years old (minors...
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04/22/09-
04/04/10 |
Going Green: It’s Cool For the Planet
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
April 22, 2009-April 4, 2010
The newest exhibit at the California Automobile Museum is not about the past, but the years ahead, as it highlights the futuristic technology that is expected to power low-polluting, environmentally advanced cars on the state’s roads. This exhibit showcases a range of vehicles that span the turn of the 20th century to the early years of the 21st century, including prototype experimental vehicles that have helped develop hydrogen fuel cells, as well as electric plug-in technology that...
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| 04/04/09 |
Kids' Safety Day
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
April 4, 2009
Kids’ Safety Day is a community event focused on informing visitors how to keep kids safe in our community. Enjoy booths from local organizations such as AAA, the MADD California Charter Office, Safetyville USA, and CalTrans, who will be bringing their driving simulator. Meet local emergency service personnel, get up and close and personal with emergency vehicles of today, purchase lunch, have a safety seat check up performed, and visit the arts & crafts area for kids.
This...
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| 03/08/09 |
Spring Swap Meet
Presented by Towe Auto Museum
March 8, 2009
Vendors will offer unique and hard to find automobile collectibles and accessories, including antique auto parts, tools, books, magazines, models and much more! This year enjoy more dealers, a reserved area for car sales, food and drink for sale and more capacity!
Set-up and merchant and car sales registration will be on Saturday, March 7 from 2pm – 5pm. No registration prior to the 7th required to participate as a merchant at this event
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02/01/09-
03/13/09 |
Pedals and Metal: The History of the Bicycle
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
February 1-March 13, 2009
This exhibit coincides with the much anticipated bicycle race, the AMGEN Tour of California, and will illustrate the evolution of the bicycle with unique designs from the early 1900s, to pre-war designs, to bikes of today.
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01/10/09-
04/04/09 |
Red Lights and Sirens: Vintage Emergency Vehicles exhibit
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
January 10-April 4, 2009
On exhibit, fire and ambulance vehicles that span the first three decades of the 20th century, from an 1894 horse drawn wagon to a 1930 fire engine. The exhibit includes five fire fighting vehicles and two ambulances. Each vehicle served a different purpose; together they present a broad view of emergency response vehicles from the beginning of the automobile age.
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09/12/08-
09/14/08 |
Mr. Ford’s Legendary Model T: Car of the Century
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
September 12-September 14, 2008
The Towe Auto Museum is proud to be commemorating Tin Lizzie’s 100th anniversary. The opening weekend will celebrate the historical, technological and legendary importance of the Model T Ford.
See website for times.
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09/12/08-
12/20/08 |
'Mr. Ford’s Legendary Model T: Car of the Century'
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
September 12-December 20, 2008
The Model T was certainly more than “just a car” - it was the car that put the world on wheels and was officially recognized as the “Car of the Century” by an international judging panel. It was used in town, on the farm, and as a social statement then and now! Memorabilia and artifacts will showcase the Model T’s national and international influence including its place in the world of music and song.
Don’t miss your chance to experience why Tin...
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08/25/08-
10/22/09 |
The Dream of Mobility
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 25, 2008-October 22, 2009
Up 'til 1906 we've been using horses and trains for the important stuff. The horseless carriage is still a crude, unreliable, expensive experiment or a nice way to go out to the park for a picnic on a nice Sunday afternoon, as long as the park isn't too far and the road's pretty good. While the engine behaves, the tires stay up and the rain holds off, it sure is a nifty way for a young gent to impress the Ladies!
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08/25/08-
10/22/09 |
The Dream of Independence
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 25, 2008-October 22, 2009
Between 1906 and 1918 horseless carriages have given way to real cars, affordable cars, like the Model T Ford. You and I suddenly have a reliable alternative to the foot, the horse, and the train. We have become independent! The Motorcar has revolutionized just about everything since ordinary folks became mobile, and have they ever taken advantage of it! The farm has suddenly gotten closer to town and faraway vacation places such as Yosemite National Park have become more accessible. This...
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08/25/08-
10/22/09 |
The Dream of Luxury
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 25, 2008-October 22, 2009
By the 1930s the automobile has become democratic; almost everyone has a car. Smoothness and reliability are taken for granted. The wealthy indulge their impulse to be unique by riding in one-off coachwork on chassis big as Rent-A-Trucks. Luxurious styling is hot, and in the Depression tightened market the competitors are trying to keep going by producing ever more gorgeous cars. When the checkbook is large enough, the results are magnificent. The cars in this exhibit are an elegant and...
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08/25/08-
10/22/09 |
The Dream of Cool
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 25, 2008-October 22, 2009
Cool has many meanings. The one we like connects with being young, hip, "with it", fun, to be emulated. The word came with the "be-bop" youth. Our cool dream is the teen-age automobile culture: Hot rods, customs, sports cars, motorcycles, and the better Detroit iron in their natural habitat: the drive-in. The `50s at they’re finest.
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08/25/08-
10/22/09 |
The Dream of Speed
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 25, 2008-October 22, 2009
The age-old urge to go a little faster. You could say motor sport was born in three stages: The first guy built a car; the second guy built a car; they had a race. After that, feet and horses just couldn't compete when it came to producing adrenaline. Some prefer oval tracks; some like roads; some need drag strips, dry lakes, or salt flats, some think two wheels are better. Doesn't matter. What does matter is, that the best driver and vehicle are first across the finish line. Racing is a...
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08/25/08-
10/22/09 |
The Dream of Technology
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 25, 2008-October 22, 2009
This exhibit shows the significant changes in automobile mechanical design and construction from the Model T and Model A eras to hot V8s and racing power plants. Cutaway engines and transmissions provide the visitor with an "inside look" of how they work. A "hopped-up" Ford V8 "Flathead" engine displays race equipment of the `40s and `50s. Three built-up chassis show engine, transmissions and differentials. Equipment items such as a scope, distributor machines,...
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| 08/22/08 |
How Does That Gasoline Engine Work?
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 22, 2008
Boys and girls in the 5th-9th grade and their adult buddy can find out in this 2-3 hour hands-on workshop. Kids get to take apart a Briggs and Stratton one cylinder engine and learn how solids, liquids, and gasses interact to make it run. Then we fire up a variety of engines to see how each gets their specific job done! There is no driving or riding involved, and you won’t get greasy (although we do promise lots of noise and smoke).
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08/01/08-
01/31/09 |
Ed -Big Daddy- Roth
California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
Presented by Towe Auto Museum
at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe)
August 1, 2008-January 31, 2009
Don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with memorabilia and artifacts that explore the life of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, the creative genius of the ionic Rat Fink and the man behind such inventive hot rods as the Outlaw and the Beatnik Bandit. On exhibit, various original art work by Ed Roth and artists from Roth Studios, a collection of over 250 Ed Roth artifacts, many of which are signed, as well as Roth's Finkmobile, a unique 5-wheel creation with seating for...
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