Simeone Museum - Philadelphia PA

[Steve Moskowitz]

Amazing museum of some of the most historic race cars in the world and a great library too. 

 

https://simeonemuseum.org

 

 

 

 

[TAKerry]

I will add that if you check their schedule, starting in late spring through summer they take a couple of cars out into the back on selected saturdays (may be once a month), give a brief overview of the car then take it on a couple of laps.  Its really cool to see some of these old cars running around, hearing the motors, smelling the exhaust, an experience that far exceeds seeing a car behind velvet ropes.

 

[Terry Bond]

And-quite often you'll find Dr. Simeone there himself giving tours or talking about the cars as they run out back.  It's one of my favorites and was a previous recipient of the AACA Plaque, awarded annually at our convention in Philadelphia for recognition of outstanding achievement in the preservation of the automotive history. 

Terry

[TAKerry]

The half dozen times or so I have been to a 'drive day' Dr. Simeone was the guy behind the wheel. I have exhibited motorcycles there on several occasions and have been 'behind the scenes' so to speak. I have met some of the mechanics and people in the know but never Dr. Simeone. He seems to be very genuine and down to earth.

[philip roitman]

Have been there multiple times. Even took my grandson once when we took him to Philadelphia. Told my wife we could not miss the experience of him being there. Have done a few of the drive days with the Madison Ave Chowder Society also. Great times and Dr Simeone is a wonderful friendly person and extremely Knowledgeable to say the least. If ever in the Philadelphia area and you are into ultra rare beautifully preserved original race cars this Museum is well worth the time to visit.

 

Edited April 14, 2021 by philip roitman (see edit history)

[md murray]

No Bonham's auction @ Simeone Museum this fall? In previous years they had been doing them just before Hershey and always featured some really interesting and often times all original cars, that's a shame.

[edinmass]

The Alfa on the left was parked next to my 1917 White in the same barn for years..............it was also in the barn with the Simeone 1925 Bugatti race car........it was quite a collection from the very early days........Leno's 1910 White OO steam car was also part of the same bunch of cars.....along with about 75 other fantastic machines...........

 

 

[TG57Roadmaster]

A very interesting place - well worth multiple visits.

 

1926 Bugatti Type 35

1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300

1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900A

 

TG