Valley Village, California: Metropolitan Pit Stop: Niche Minicar Museum
Repair shop for minicar Nash, Hudson, and AMC Metropolitans is also a car museum. Features founder Jimmy Valentine's first Met, and rarities such as the 1955 Metropolitan Astro-Gnome, a concept design inspired by science fiction spaceships.
- Address:
- 5324 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the east side of Laurel Canyon Blvd, just south of its intersection with Chandler Blvd.
- Hours:
- M-F 8:30-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 818-769-1515
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The Metropolitan Pit Stop Museum is located at a parts store and service center for the classic Metropolitan automobile built in the 1950s. Several examples of this unique small car are on display, most of which have been meticulously restored to original condition, including the prototype Metropolitan station wagon and the incredible Metropolitan Astra-Gnome concept car.
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