The National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia is an essential visit for any motoring enthusiast.
Never has more eclectic or historic display of automobiles been in one place to recount the history of Australian motoring from the early-1900s to current day.
Entering the museum, visitors will be immediately drawn to the sections of assembly line hanging from the roof, which are relics of Holden’s South Australian plant previously based in Elizabeth.
Holden fans will be especially delighted in the display of concept vehicles ranging from the Hurricane and GTR-X to the Marilyn, Torana TT36 and the mysterious HRT 427. However, all these pale into insignificance compared to the Efijy.
Also greeting visitors is the sight of Bugatti’s Veyron next to a model representing the brands success and origins during the 1930s.
Early cross-country Australian expeditions are also retold including how the mail was transported to remote desert cattle stations, while one of the oldest examples of Ford’s original ‘ute’ is on display.
Australian muscle is well represented and interactive exhibitions make the museum easy to follow.
Motorsport is featured courtesy of the Shrike Formula Holden, an ex-factory Chrysler Valiant Charger R/T and much more.
South Australian manufacturing history is a staple of the museum highlighted by the collection of Zeta Lightburns, Chryslers, Mitsubishis and of course Holdens.
Electric and hybrid experimentation featuring a GM EV-1 (if you don’t know, look it up) is included in its own zone making for a well rounded exhibition.
Fans of two-wheels won’t be disappointed either, with a huge display of bikes from all eras.
The National Motor Museum is a must when travelling to Adelaide and the drive out there is nearly as good.
Positioned on Shannon Street in Birdwood, the National Motor Museum admission is $22.
