Southward Car Museum, Vehicle museum in Kāpiti Coast District, New Zealand
The Southward Car Museum spans 6000 square meters of exhibition space, displaying more than 450 vehicles in chronological arrangements across multiple halls.
Sir Len Southward and his wife Vera started their collection in 1956 with a Ford Model T, leading to the museum's establishment in 1979.
The museum contains the 1934 Cadillac V-16 Town Cabriolet formerly owned by Marlene Dietrich and a 1950 Cadillac with actual bullet holes from Mickey Cohen.
Located one hour from Wellington, the museum includes an engineering workshop, gift shop, cafe, and parking facilities for visitors with disabilities.
The facility houses a 474-seat theater featuring a 1929 Wurlitzer Unit Orchestra organ transferred from Auckland's Civic Theatre.
Location: Kāpiti Coast District
GPS coordinates: -40.89414,175.02871
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:06
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