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"Photos Courtesy of the LeMay Museum  After ten years of fundraising and blood, sweat and tears, the dream of the LeMay family to have a car museum in honor of the late Harold LeMay came true June 2, 2012 in Tacoma, Washington. Hundreds of automotive enthusiasts showed up with their special cars on the 3.5-acre lawn alongside the Museum, and hundreds more fans came to walk among the cars, listen to the Grand Opening speeches, and then enter the Museum for a look at this magnificent building and the cars inside.   Inside the LeMay Museum on opening night. Parties the evening prior to the Grand Opening featured a long list of people engaged with the Museum who participated in the building of this monument to America&amp;#039;s love affair with cars. Comedian and car collector Jay Leno was on hand, as was Italian jewelry designer Nicola Bulgari who has collected American cars for many years.   Left to right: Nicola Bulgari, Ed Welburn, GM Global Design Director, and David Madeira, President &amp;amp;amp; CEO of LeMay America&amp;#039;s Car Museum Ed Welburn, General Motors Director of International Design, was also present, along with many executives of companies that have sponsored the Museum, including presenting sponsor State Farm insurance.   Vintage cars on display outside during the Grand Opening. During the opening presentation, President and CEO David Madeira lauded the many people who have joined forces to bring this magnificent collection to the public.  Madeira also pointed out the generosity of the LeMay family, the state of Washington and the city of Tacoma. He also explained that the Museum&amp;#039;s displays will change on a regular basis, so that enthusiasts will find fresh exhibits during return visits.  The Opening Day party went on throughout the day and into the evening with a rock concert on the lawn to enhance the excitement of the opening day.  Located south of Seattle in the city of Tacoma, America&amp;#039;s Car Museum is across the street from the Tacoma Dome stadium, and looks over the city center and the Puget Sound beyond. For hours of operation and more info visit:  LeMayMuseum.org  Related posts:  Enzo Ferrari Museum Opens  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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