Bad news is coming for classic car lovers, as the closure of the Mullin Automotive Museum in the United States has been confirmed for next February 10, after 13 years of being a landmark in Southern California. This decision comes as a consequence of the death of its founder, Peter Mullin, at the age of 82 last September.
Mullin, a classic car enthusiast, dedicated his life to business to finance his love for vehicles from the 1920s and 1930s, especially the French ones, among which the Bugattis stood out in particular.
The museum opened in 2010 in a building that previously housed the Otis Chandler collection, rivaling in magnificence the famous Schlumpf Collection in Molsheim, France.
The museum exhibited more than 70 automobiles, spread over 4,300 square meters, among which four models signed by Hispano-Suiza stood out, including the impressive H6B Dubonnet Xenia from 1938 and the exclusive Bugatti Type 64.
The extensive private collection of Bugattis, the largest in the world, leaves an indelible mark on the memories of fans. Although this closing marks the end of an era, the donation of these vehicles to the Petersen Automotive Museum ensures that their legacy lives on and continues to delight classic car lovers.
With the museum closing, some of the collection's most notable automobiles have found a new home at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Four exceptional pieces, including the 1938 Hispano-Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia, have been donated to the Petersen, ensuring that these jewels on wheels continue to be appreciated by the public.
The Petersen Automotive Museum, located near the Mullin, will care for and display these classic automobiles, thus preserving their historical and aesthetic value. The Mullin Automotive Museum, which has been a landmark in Southern California for the past 13 years, closes an important chapter in the history of classic automobile display.
