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CAR CULTURE

LOCAL'S TIP
DAVID NEEL,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THE MURPHY AUTO
MUSEUM
Oxnard's car culture is
rich in variety for enthusiasts. Visitors can get
a great cross-section
of what's out there by
strolling among the
family-friendly car shows
throughout the year:
woodie station wagons,
sleds, pinstripers and untouched original classics.
Great cars, a breezy and
cool beach location, great
food and friendly people
- that's what makes
the Oxnard car scene so
special.

Autos
and Art
Located just inside The
Murphy Auto Museum,
the Fireball Art Gallery
is one of the only venues
in the U.S. dedicated to
car culture's extensive
art history and design.
Featuring paintings,
photographs, sculptures
and more from around
the globe, the gallery is
curated by Hollywood
car designer Fireball Tim
Lawrence (yes, that's his
real name) and offers a
rare look at the world of
automotive pop art and
culture.

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Gearhead's
Paradise
A vibrant car culture makes Oxnard the
perfect spot to check out classic and
custom rides.

by brittney hendricks

Oxnard is quickly gaining traction as one of
California's top destinations for car enthusiasts of all
stripes, and it's easy to see why. Hosting dozens of
car shows, cruise nights and meetups every year, the
city regularly treats visitors to the impressive sights
and sounds of vintage hot rods, decked-out lowriders,
sleek imports and overpowered muscle cars in all
their gas-guzzling glory.
Oxnard's car culture stretches back to the 1970s,
when locals founded a series of lowrider clubs to talk

shop, organize events benefiting the community and
of course, show off their custom rides. Many of those
original clubs are still active today, and their members can be found showcasing their whips at many
of the monthly and annual car shows and events (see
"Cars on Display").
The city is also home to two of Southern California's
premier automotive museums, The Mullin Automotive
Museum and The Murphy Auto Museum. A tribute
to the masterpieces of French craftmanship from the
Art Deco and Machine eras, The Mullin houses one of
the finest collections of historic French automobiles
in the world, from prestigious Bugattis and Voisins to
winning cars from historic races such as Grand Prix
de Pau and Le Mans.
Just over a mile away, Murphy's impressive rotating exhibit of more than 50 antique and vintage
American cars spans over a century, from beautifully
restored Model Ts to old-school Cadillacs to contemporary muscle cars. The museum also features an
exhibit dedicated to vintage campers, the Fireball
Art Gallery and a gift shop stocked with the "World's
Best Coloring Books" by Fireball Publishing.
Enjoy the ride! O

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