Here is an update and video report link on the status of the museum. The largest privately-owned collection of American automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles in the world -- but it's not in Detroit. This 3,300 car collection of American cars once filled 52 buildings and warehouses Its owner died and now his collection is being consolidated into a state-of-the-art museum next to the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. It opens on 6/2/12. When in Rome, do as the Romans. The museum has an area for a a car-guys to rent & store their cars that offers a private on-site club house to hang-out with other renters New museum celebrates America's love affair with the car | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KOMO News