Riverside International Automotive Museum, Automotive museum in Riverside, United States
Description
The Riverside International Automotive Museum was a facility dedicated to racing history, displaying vehicles from the era of local speedways and prominent motorsports events. The collection included race cars, classic automobiles, and restored vehicles presented in a large exhibition space.
History
The museum was founded in 2006 and documented the history of two major racetracks in the region. After a founder's death in 2016, the facility closed and its vehicle collection was sold.
Culture
The museum hosted annual Legends of Riverside Film Festivals, where racing figures participated in interviews and discussions about motorsport history.
Practical
The location was accessible to visitors and offered tours through the vehicle exhibitions. Motorsport fans could see the restored and operational cars up close and learn more about their history.
Did you know?
The collection held a remarkable number of Maserati road cars spanning multiple decades, which was unusual for American museums. This exclusive group of Italian luxury vehicles showed the manufacturer's continuous evolution over many years.
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