Nethercutt Museum

Journey back to the golden age of automobiles at the Nethercutt Museum. This isn’t just a museum; it’s a love letter to a bygone era. J.B. Nethercutt, co-founder of Merle Norman Cosmetics, began this incredible collection in 1956 with a 1936 Duesenberg and a 1930 DuPont Town Car. The DuPont’s restoration took him a year and a half, but the effort paid off. In 1958, it won Best of Show at Pebble Beach. This sparked a passion that led to the creation of the Nethercutt Museum, a place where over 250 meticulously restored vehicles reside. The Nethercutt Museum isn’t just about shiny chrome and polished paint. It’s about stories. The stories of the cars, their owners, and the era they represent. Imagine the roar of a 1933 Duesenberg SJ, nicknamed “Twenty Grand” for its original price tag. This one-of-a-kind car, designed by Gordon Buehrig, was a star of the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. Now, it sits gleaming at the Nethercutt Museum, a testament to automotive artistry. But the collection doesn’t stop at cars. The Nethercutt houses a treasure trove of mechanical musical instruments, from orchestrions and player pianos to delicate music boxes. The museum’s Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ is the largest in the Western U.S. and the third largest worldwide. Imagine the sound filling the halls, transporting you to another time. Even a 1937 Canadian Pacific Railway Royal Hudson steam locomotive resides here. Outside, it stands majestically alongside a 1912 Pullman private car. This is a place where history comes to life. The Nethercutt Museum is a must-see for any car enthusiast, history buff, or anyone who appreciates beauty and craftsmanship. The Nethercutt Museum is a testament to J.B. Nethercutt’s vision, a place where the past is preserved, polished, and presented for all to enjoy.