If you haven’t had the chance, you owe it to yourself to set up a visit to the Nethercutt Museum in Simi Valley, California north of Los Angeles. The cars are fascinating, many of which might surprise you as being “I never knew that existed,” while others will strike as “You never see these anymore.” It’s a great mix. Here are a few shots to enjoy.
Part of the Nethercutt Museum is an extensive archive, or library, of books, magazines, and images, a fabulous place to spend time.
Throughout the Nethercutt Museum are displays with various items ranging from diecast cars to awards to parts to books to memorabilia – it goes on and on and it’s all spectacular.
Cars park on stunning carpets, which are seen throughout the museum. Notice the antique furniture on the right, which is also sprinkled throughout the museum.Another lengthy display, this one containing various housing figurines and reliefs.You never know when you’re going to need a brass lantern when you’re restoring a brass-era car. Above is a massive assortment of upholstery and carpeting.The Nethercutt has long performed all maintenance and restorations in house. This is the upholstery studio. Notice the floors, a unique, large-scale marble look.Organization and cleanliness are the orders of the day throughout, even in the restoration shop.
A nice way to display some artifacts, a simple set of bookshelves.
Two stars of the collection, a 1933 Duesenberg Model SJ Arlington Torpedo Sedan and a 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Convertible Sedan. When it was new, the Duesenberg commanded $20,000, lending it its nickname, ‘Twenty Grand.’ To compare, $20,000 in 1933 was roughly $450,000 today.
The grand salon is stunning at the Nethercutt. Marble floors and columns, crystal chandeliers, and an assortment of some of the most significant cars from the early 20 th century.
The music room is as impressive as the rest of the museum. An exquisite Bosendorfer Imperial Concert Grand Piano is part of the musical instrument collection. Today, one would cost between $250,000 and $560,000.
The entrance to the Nethercutt Museum in Simi Valley, California has an imposing presence. It is indicative of what awaits inside, greatness.
The museum is excellent (and is located in Sylmar CA, not Simi Valley)
The location is Sylmar – not Simi Valley.