1948 Cadillac Sedanette “Cadzzilla”
Since the museum is in Los Angeles, you’d expect some celebrity cars. You get plenty of them, including different ones used in movies and TV shows. By far the most interesting, in my opinion, is Cadzzilla.
In the beginning, this car was a regular 1948 Cadillac Sedanette fastback. Billy F. Gibbons from ZZ Top commissioned the build, drawing inspiration from Japanese movie monsters, hence the name. It’s a monster on many levels, thanks in part to the 500 cubic-inch V8 engine stuffed under the hood. You might recognize it from different ZZ Top album covers.
1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport
Most of the first floor is occupied by Bugattis, which is quite the sight to behold. Choosing just one to highlight wasn’t an easy task, because the brand has produced so many amazing cars. This one stuck out, thanks to several factors.
First off, Bugatti only made 38 Type 55 Super Sports during its run from 1932 to 1935. That the company created such a vehicle during the Great Depression is inspiring. You can look at pictures and think the car looks great, but seeing it in person allows you to truly appreciate the elegant details that are everywhere. Even better, housed under the hood is a supercharged twin-cam engine, which was absolutely fiery for its time.
