is world-renowned for its assembly of fine vintage automobiles.
| The Mascot Collection includes more than 1,100 hood ornaments, many of Lalique crystal.
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Assembled by J.B. Nethercutt and his wife Dorothy, the collection is a result of a lifetime dedicated to a love of beauty in design.
1933 Duesenberg SJ Arlington Torpedo 'Twenty Grand' between a 1932 Maybach Zeppelin Sport Cabriolet and a Rolls-Royce Towncar.
The Duesenberg recently won the 'Best of Show' award at the '99 Concours on Rodeo' .
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It is the philosophy of the Nethercutts, that beauty should be preserved, enjoyed and shared with the public.
| 1934 PACKARD 1108 Dietrich Convertible Sedan, the 'Orello'
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In addition to a grand total of more than 200 cars - of which 30 are on a rotating display in the grand salon - the collection also includes early mechanical musical instruments, musical pocket watches and antique furniture.
1922 HISPANO-SUIZA Model H-6-B Cabriolet de Ville, Body by Saoutchik
and
1898 EISENACH 2 Cylinder
in the background the 1925 DOBLE Steam Car
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Tours of the Nethercutt Collection are personally conducted and require reservations in advance, and children under 10 are not permitted. Due to the great demand for tour space, visitors should call well in advance to make a reservation.
| 1932 MAYBACH DS-8 Zeppelin Sport Cabriolet, Body by Spohn
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Admission to the Museum and Collection are free of charge. The Museum is self-guided and the Collection is by guided tour only.
Tours of the Nethercutt Collection are personally conducted and require reservations in advance, and children under 10 are not permitted. Due to the great demand for tour space, visitors should call well in advance to make a reservation.
For information on hours and Holiday closures at both locations, call 818-364-6464, or go to: www.nethercuttcollection.org.
The dashboard of the 1925 DOBLE Steam Car
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