A DeLorean DMC-12 from Back to the Future is on display
If you ever head to Los Angeles, one destination that should be on your list is the Petersen Automotive Museum. Located on Wilshire Boulevard, even the building stands out, thanks to the abstract metal “skin” on it.
The museum regularly gets new displays, and vehicles swap out all the time. In other words, you may or may not see everything on this list, but I guarantee that visiting will be a great time.
DeLorean DMC-12 from “Back to the Future”
This is a childhood fantasy of mine. Few cars are as beloved as the DeLorean DMC-12 that serves as a time machine. You get to see one of the original cars up close, and gawk at all the nerdy details from the movies. For example, the Flux Capacitor blinks behind the driver’s seat, all the controls are present, and you can even see what time has been set for traveling.
I especially enjoyed how you can see scorching and exposed welds in the rear modifications. It adds a level of grit you probably subconsciously process in the movies, but don’t really notice until the car is sitting right in front of you at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
2017 BMW 5 Series from “The Escape”
If you’re a fan of BMW films, you need to see “The Escape,” if you haven’t already. BMW took a break from making excellent short films starring Bimmers (oh, and some people, too) but returned to that practice in the fall of 2016.
I’m not going to explain the plot of “The Escape” here, because you should just watch it (the movie’s under 14 minutes long). What’s crazy about the 2017 5 Series at the Petersen Automotive Museum is that it was the car that was actually shot with live rounds during filming. You get to see bullet holes in the hood, driver’s front fender, windshield and the driver’s headrest (complete with a nasty exit wound on the backside). It’s pretty crazy to see in person.
