The Vintage Museum has been the display showcase for the Otis Chandler collection since moving to its present location in 1987. The 45,000 square-foot museum serves as a meeting place for automobile, motorcycle, train, fine art and wildlife enthusiasts as well as interested media. The automobile collection includes rare classic and antique cars and sports cars. There is also an Ahrens-Fox pumper fire truck; a Mack truck and an 1894 Baldwin steam locomotive. The significant motorcycle collection spans the museums two floors along with a large collection of legally hunted big game trophies from around the world. Fine art depicts automotive and wildlife scenes.

Otis Chandler's love of vehicles goes back to 1947 and his first Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, his sole means of transportation while a student at Stanford University. Following graduation in 1950, he replaced the Harley with a 1939 Ford coupe, his first automobile.

Site Map During the past 30 years, Otis Chandler's personal love of, and experience with, automobiles and motorcycles of all types, has made him a focal point among collectors, historians and the media. His expert knowledge concerning the rarity and availability of classic and vintage vehicles has developed over decades. His program of collecting and the modest agenda of buying and selling is augmented by the composite knowledge and experience of his collection support staff. Many vehicles contained in the Chandler Collection are recognized for their significance and excellence in national and international competitions and shows. The primary focus of Vintage Museum now is the exhibition of an extraordinary Chandler Collection of antique and classic automobiles and motorcycles with a handful of other vehicles.

Collectors, restorers, museums, media and visitors in general will find that Chandlerwheels.com provides an informative review of the Chandler Collection premium vehicle inventory from such perspectives as engineering, manufacturing, performance, historical significance and restoration information.

MUSEUM NOTES:

1. WILDLIFE - Fascination, respect and true affection for wildlife has led Museum founder Otis Chandler to pursue record-size game animals. The ecologically sound practice of balancing species to their habitat has enabled Mr. Chandler to display some of the most magnificent dioramas of game animals from across the planet intermingled with vehicles from the Chandler Collection.

2. SALES - Selected vehicles are offered with special sales prices as indicated in the automobile and motorcycle listing. Questions regarding any vehicle, including price, may be communicated using the comments section of the visitor registration page.

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