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Will Lark PhD Black History

WILL LARK, PhD – Black History Month

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While receiving his Masters at the MIT Media Arts & Sciences Laboratory, William Lark Jr. was a principal designer of the City Car: a shared, electric vehicle that adapts to the driver, road and the city.   The folding car was designed to be used similarly to bike-sharing technology. Time magazine named it an Invention…

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Garret Morgan Black History

GARRETT MORGAN – Black History Month

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Garrett Augustus Morgan owned a sewing machine company in Cleveland. He invented the gas mask, and rescued victims trapped in a tunnel under Lake Eerie. In 1923, after witnessing a horrific traffic accident, he designed a three-position electric traffic signal system. General Electric paid him $40,000 for the invention. Here is a very informative video…

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Charlie Wiggins Black History

Charlie Wiggins – Black History Month

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Born in 1897, Charlie Wiggins started his life with cars as a shoe-shine boy in front of an automotive repair shop. He was eventually invited inside to help work on cars. In 1917 when white American soldiers shipped out for the First World War, Charlie became a chief mechanic. During the 1920s Charlie Wiggins moved…

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Alicia Boler Davis

ALICIA BOLER-DAVIS – Black History Month

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Alicia Boler-Davis started at General Motors as a manufacturing engineer and soon became the first black woman to become a plant manager there. She has also served as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. She noted, “There were not a lot of people who looked like me, but that didn’t mean I couldn’t do it.”…

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Fredrick Patterson Black History Month

Charles Richard Patterson – Black History Month

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Charles Richard Patterson was born into slavery on a Virginia plantation. After escaping to freedom in Greenfield, Ohio, he learned the skills of a blacksmith and worked in the carriage-making trade. Eventually, he became a prominent and respected citizen of his town, and sole proprietor of C.R. Patterson & Sons, which became the only African American owned and operated…

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Ed Welburn Black History Month

ED WELBURN Black History Month

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With an interest in automotive design spurred from a visit to see the Cadillac Cyclone concept car at the 1958 Philadelphia International Auto Show, Ed Welburn advanced from General Motors brand design studios to become the sixth Head of Design at GM. In 1987, he managed the creation of the Oldsmobile Aerotech concept car which…

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Tia Norfleet

TIA NORFLEET – Black History Month

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Born in 1986, Shauntia Latrice “Tia” Norfleet’s interest in racing is said to have been sparked at age 7 when her father, NASCAR driver Bobby Norfleet, doubled the battery power on her Hot Wheels Barbie car, increasing its speed. Tia Norfleet went on to compete in kart racing events, drag racing, and Bandolero car racing…

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How To Plan the Coolest Corporate Event

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Every business looking to build long-lasting relationships needs to know the intricacies of throwing an incredible corporate event. Given that 48% of event planners start the planning phase 6-12 months in advance, you need to understand the elements of event management to throw a cool corporate event. These elements include research, planning, design, evaluation, and coordination.  Breaking…

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50s themed wedding

The Benefits of Having a Themed Wedding

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Did you know that over 50% of Americans get married each year? Are you planning to get married soon, too? Marriage is a special milestone in our lives. That’s why you must work hard to ensure that it’s memorable, fondly remembering it for the rest of your days. But without professional help, you won’t know what to…

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7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Private Event Venue to Rent

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Private Event Venue to Rent

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When hosting a private event, one of the major things to consider is where you are going to host it. Choosing the right venue is critical in ensuring that your event is going to be a successful one.  Securing the ideal venue for your function should be top of your list, regardless of whether you…

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Classic Car Rental

Vintage Car vs. Limousine Rental: Which is Best?

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Couples spend an average of $800 on wedding transportation. Why not use that money toward something truly unique with a vintage car rental for wedding transportation instead of a limo? Renting a limo is the classic option, but a vintage car gives you and your wedding guests a unique experience. Before booking your wedding transportation, consider the pros…

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Corvettes, Model Ts, and Hot Wheels Any Color You Want

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  Can’t make it to the Hot Wheels Garage events at the Automobile Driving Museum because you’re staying safe at home? We have a solution for the boredom that may ensue! Print out these coloring pages for the young and the young at heart. Just right-click on the image you want, then hit “print.” The…

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What Is a Speakeasy Party: 9 Tips for a Flappers 1920s Theme Party

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If you remember watching the movie, “Midnight in Paris,” you’ve seen the flappers in a speakeasy party during the 1920s. Velvet and satin gloves. Long feather boas. Sequin and shimmery fabrics, and stringed pearls of every length. Those were the days of the Roaring Twenties. Men like Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald wore three-piece suits, derby hats, and…

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Ron, Katie, 8-year-old son Tex, and their best friends 1966 Charger

Wife Surprises Husband at Cruise-In!

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Wife surprises husband at Cruise-In with a very special gift! Photo Credit: CarShowSafari.com Cruise-Ins at the Automobile Driving Museum are always full of great surprises, and this month was no exception. Especially for unsuspecting Mr. Ron Washington. His wife, Mrs. Katie Washington, brought him to the June 27th Cruise-In at the museum for his 40th…

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Event Space Rental in El Segundo

Unique Event Space Rental in El Segundo CA

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The perfect unique event space rental for weddings, birthday parties, Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceaneras, and corporate gatherings in El Segundo California and surrounding Los Angeles Areas! Looking to host your special event in a unique venue space that everyone will love? Check out our event space rental that is located in a classic car museum filled…

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Ladies Night Out Fundraiser

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The El Segundo Education Foundation (Ed!) celebrated community and school leadership at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo during their 11th Annual Ladies Night Out on November 21, 2019. The evening included shopping, food & drinks, a live auction, and a fashion show. More than $45,000 was raised for ESUSD schools. (Click image to…

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Benjamin Simon’s Beetle Rug on Display at ADM

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On Friday, October 11, 2019, our friend Benjamin Simon donated his creative work of art to the Automobile Driving Museum. The design is a rug in the form of a red VW Beetle.  The rug is currently on display on our exhibit floor. To learn more about Benjamin, his design, and his relationship with the…

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Yutaka Katayama AKA Mr. K

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This Saturday, the Automobile Driving Museum will host its annual JDM at the ADM. The car show is designed to bring together drivers of the best Japanese rides in So Cal. A great figure known in the Japanese car community is Yutaka Katayama, better known as Mr. K. Mr. K, “Father of the Datsun Z-Car,”…

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“Hot Wheels Garage At The Automobile Driving Museum” – told through the eyes of iDriveSoCal’s Tom Smith

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Check out his blog post as iDriveSoCal’s Tom Smith describes his and his son’s experience when they attended the last Hot Wheels Garage event on Aug 3, 2019. Tom shares an exciting recap of how the Hot Wheels Garage is not only fun for kids, but also major fun for adults. His depiction is spot…

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Jay Leno’s Garage – “Cult Classics” Episode

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Jay Leno’s Garage – “Cult Classics” Episode “Jay Leno asks the question, what makes a car a cult classic? Charlie Sheen attempts to answer that by showing off the outrageous Chrysler Turbo Interceptor he drove in the cult film, the Wraith.” NEW EPISODE OF CNBC’S “JAY LENO’S GARAGE” PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 AT 10PM EST…

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Automobile Driving Museum is Featured in the August ’19 Issue of Octane

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We are the So Cal ‘museum that takes you for a ride.’  Octane magazine created a wonderful write-up about our museum and the experience provided to our guests.  The article nicely captures the history of the Automobile Driving Museum through the eyes of our co-founder, Stanley Zimmerman.  Readers will also learn what sparked the idea…

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OMG it’s Jaime Donnelly “Jan” from Grease!

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Our wonderful docents could not have suggested a better place to share our classic rides.  Last Saturday, June 29, 2019, the Automobile Driving Museum attended the Street Food Cinema screening of Grease in Manhattan Beach.  In attendance and signing autographs was one of the famous Pink Ladies, “Jan”, played by Jamie Donnelly.  Donnelly played “Jan”…

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SEMA Collector Car Appreciation Day Cruise-In 2019

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The SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be officially celebrated on July 12, 2019. The Automobile Driving Museum will observe this day on Saturday, July 6, 2019. The date marks the tenth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual event to raise awareness of the vital…

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Tri-Five Chevy Show

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Tri-Five Chevy Show Hosted by the ADM and LACCC Saturday April 13, 2019 On April 13th the Automobile Driving Museum (ADM) hosted its second Tri-Five Chevy Show in conjunction with the Los Angeles Classic Chevy Club (LACCC).  We had 52 beautiful Chevys of all models and colors, stock and modified.  The ADM Judging Team tells…

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