{"id":286125,"date":"2019-03-01T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T17:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=286125"},"modified":"2024-02-10T13:21:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T13:21:34","slug":"bruce-meyer-collection-petersen-museum-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/bruce-meyer-collection-petersen-museum-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruce Meyer Collection Exhibit – Photo Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles opened its newest exhibit on Saturday, February 23, 2019 featuring ten race cars from the collection of Petersen Founding Chairman Bruce Meyer. Titled \u201cWinning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous,\u201d the exhibit contains cars from Meyer’s personal garage that broke land speed records, several that won at Le Mans, a Belly Tank racer, hot rods and even dragsters.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.\u201d<\/em> ~ Bruce Meyer<\/p>\n

The California native is considered one of the world\u2019s foremost ambassadors of automotive enthusiasm, and has spent decades carefully building a collection of truly exceptional vehicles. \u201cI don\u2019t consider myself a collector,\u201d Meyer said during a Fireside Chat discussion with Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry L. Karges. \u201cI consider myself an enthusiast.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cars he has acquired were not part of some plan to collect a specific marque or part of an investment portfolio, but more of what mattered to Bruce. The cars have a significant importance to Bruce and the passion he had for them throughout his life — evident in his eclectic collection. He buys cars that are attractive to him. He bought hot rods when people thought they were just junk. To him, the significance is in the history and importance of the car, rather than the collectible quality. Bruce\u2019s collection is really quite simple … they are race cars that he likes and admires.<\/p>\n

“You\u2019re never too old to have a happy childhood.”<\/em> ~ Bruce Meyer<\/p>\n

\u201cAffectionately called \u2018the car guy\u2019s car guy,\u2019 Bruce Meyer epitomizes true automotive passion,\u201d said Petersen\u2019s Karges. \u201cThe charisma with which Bruce shares his passion is what sets him apart. \u2018Winning Numbers\u2019 reflects his discerning tastes as a collector and motorsports enthusiast, and we\u2019re proud to share his fervor for the hobby with the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The exhibit showcases a selection of his finest competition vehicles. These race cars are not trailer queens or your typical museum pieces. Bruce drives all of them regularly and he gladly displays them at several car shows and exhibits. His desire to share them with others is further evidence of his passion, appreciation and understanding of their history and why it is important to make them accessible. The selection of ten cars from Meyer\u2019s collection are on display in The Bruce Meyer Family Gallery, on the second floor of the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Bruce Meyer’s race cars on display in the \u201cWinning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous\u201d exhibit include:<\/p>\n