Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Have you put off buying holiday gifts until the last minute? Are you unsure what to get that car fanatic in your life? Luckily, that doesn't mean you have to give a mediocre and meaningless gift. The Petersen Automotive Museum, located in the heart of Los Angeles on Wilshire and Fairfax - where automotive and shopping cultures collide - is the ideal place to pick up a few high-octane stocking stuffers for the car-obsessed.
5. Watch History in Motion on DVD: From Steve McQueen blasting through San Francisco in a green Mustang Fastback and Martin Sheen cruise through the desert in a chopped 3-window Ford to witnessing the iconic Parnelli Jones and George Follmer driven Boss 302 Mustangs capture the Trans-Am Championship, some of our strongest collective automotive memories are now available on DVD from The Petersen. Pick up a copy of The California Kid, Bullitt, The History of Trans-Am and more and watch them on Christmas or anytime you want to smell smoldering tires from the comfort of your couch.
4. Petersen Round Door Christmas Ornament: This Petersen Christmas Ornament pays tribute to the 1925/1934 "Round Door" Rolls Royce, arguably one of the most unique cars in the museum's collection. This rare Rolls Royce was a custom build for the Raja of Nanpara, then it was sent toJonckheere of Belgium to be stripped of its cabriolet body and fitted with fashionably aerodynamic coachwork complete with twin sunroofs, a large fin, a sloping radiator shell, and round doors. Now you can hang this priceless artifact from your tree.
3. Petersen Signature Limited Edition Hot Wheels: For the kid in your life - no matter their age. The Petersen signature collection of Hot Wheelsincludes Chip Foose's America's Most Beautiful Roadser, the Outlaw (Silver), the '38 Ford C.O.E. and more. The Petersen Museum also houses one of the most complete Hot Wheels collections in the country, and the museum shop specializes in rare and collectible Hot Wheels as well as a huge selection of Hot Wheels tracks and track components.
2. Wall Art for your "Man Cave": From louvered vintage style metals signs and Art Deco style posters celebrating some of the Petersen's most iconic exhibits (Masterpieces of Italian Design, Aerodynamics From Art to Science) to posters and prints celebrating the icons of our culture like Steve McQueen's infamous "two finger salute" and technical cutaways of iconic race cars, the Petersen has one of the largest collections of automotive printsavailable anywhere.
1. Petersen Museum Membership: this is a gift that keeps on giving all year long! Membership packages range from $50-$1,500 and include the Motorhome Membership for those out of area ($50), Roadster Membership for two people ($60), Station Wagon Membership for families ($70), or for the ultimate gift - a Checked Flag Membership ($1,500). The Checkered Flag 200 is the most exclusive car club in the world, with members that include world-renown builders, restorers, collectors and auto executives. All memberships include museum access and a monthly newsletter, CF membership includes private club-only events including dinners and private tours of some of the most exclusive collections in the world.
The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution. The Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard (at Fairfax) in Los Angeles, California 90036. Admission prices are $12 for general admission adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students with ID, $3 for children ages 5 to 12. Museum members, active military with ID and children under five are admitted free. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes and $2.00 each additional 30 minutes. One hour validation with purchase of $10 or more in the Museum Store or Johnny Rockets located in the museum lobby. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm. For general Museum information, call 323/930-CARS or visit the Museum's Web site at: www.petersen.org.
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