Lost in the 50's Car Museum
Lost in the 50's Car Museum
Lost in the 50's Car Museum
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Step Back in time to experience the life and times of the good old days in the USA circa 1950s. With over 65 cars on display, Boats, Motorbikes, Bicycles, trucks, Motorhomes, a 1954 Tram, and over 8000 memorobilia items from tv, household , toys, music, games. There is too much to list.You will have to come and see for yourself. Food and entertainment on site including a huge dance floor in the forecourt and our regular on site DJ playing all your favourite 50s and 60s classics. We only open 10 times per year and bookings are essential. Make this a MUST visit..You wont be dissapointed. Looking forward to seeing you all. The open days are listed on our website. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
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Maryxw
Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
My husband and I are from Melbourne and flew up on Saturday night just to go to the museum on Sunday morning. We had a lovely day yesterday. It did not disappoint. The cars were magnificent as were all the 50's memorabilia. Great museum, it is a shame it is finishing up. I am glad we made the effort to come up and see it.
Written 23 September 2018
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Luke V
Long Jetty, Australia13 contributions
Aug 2018
Was there last week. One of the staff directing traffic was using bad language directed at me when I had the nerve to ask a question. I had a go at him because he deserved it. When I complained to the owner he was even worse. Its no wonder they are going out of business. I turned the car around and let them choke on my rubber and exhaust fumes. Bunch of grubs.
Written 26 August 2018
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Bill K
Newcastle, Australia26 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Only TWO more open days before all the cars & memorabilia are to be Auctioned off.
YES ALL SOLD. The MUSEUM IS CLOSING
You will need to book in for last opportunity to visit the best Car Museum in Australia. Check out Lostinthe50's web site for further details.
Next open day Sunday 19th August 2018
LAST open day Sunday 23rd September 2018
Look up Burns & Co for auction details.
YES ALL SOLD. The MUSEUM IS CLOSING
You will need to book in for last opportunity to visit the best Car Museum in Australia. Check out Lostinthe50's web site for further details.
Next open day Sunday 19th August 2018
LAST open day Sunday 23rd September 2018
Look up Burns & Co for auction details.
Written 30 July 2018
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Slider W
Southern Queensland, Australia290 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
This museum is full of quality 1950's American classics.
You can walk among them, look inside them, smell them, its a great experience.
Unfortunately for us, the public, the collection is about to be broken up, the good news is however the vehicles will live on elsewhere and hopefully be seen on the roads.
Big thanks to Glen and family for their foresight and collecting these gems.
I flew in cheap from BNE to NTL, hired a car ($60) and entered ($20). Small price to pay and great value. Note: If you just wish to visit the external exhibits, that;s free. If you wish to view the inside exhibits, that's when you pay the entry fee (Cash Only,no eftpos or ATMs here). I spent 2hrs and I could easily have spent 4hours..
Plenty of rest rooms with soap.
There were food vans and coffee vans the day I went.
Parking is easy in the deserted industrial estate on Sundays.
Enjoy it while you can! I hope this was helpful.
You can walk among them, look inside them, smell them, its a great experience.
Unfortunately for us, the public, the collection is about to be broken up, the good news is however the vehicles will live on elsewhere and hopefully be seen on the roads.
Big thanks to Glen and family for their foresight and collecting these gems.
I flew in cheap from BNE to NTL, hired a car ($60) and entered ($20). Small price to pay and great value. Note: If you just wish to visit the external exhibits, that;s free. If you wish to view the inside exhibits, that's when you pay the entry fee (Cash Only,no eftpos or ATMs here). I spent 2hrs and I could easily have spent 4hours..
Plenty of rest rooms with soap.
There were food vans and coffee vans the day I went.
Parking is easy in the deserted industrial estate on Sundays.
Enjoy it while you can! I hope this was helpful.
Written 28 June 2018
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Macca M
Australia116 contributions
Jul 2017
I was looking for a WW2 museum and saw a "Lost in the '50s" review and remembered when I visited it in mid 2017. A few days ago I heard "Lost in the '50s" is CLOSING and SOME OF THE COLLECTION IS TO BE SOLD. I remebmer when a few mates with our Wives visited this museum a while ago, the blokes and the ladies had a great day. If you are into old American cars and '50s memorabilia then you have to see this place! If you remember the 1960's to '70's TV show Batman make sure you see the authentic replica of the Bat-mobile & the DeLorean from Back To The Future movie.
It is an amazing collection with Plymouths, Buicks, Fords, Cadillacs, Hudsons, Chryslers - you name it. There is no other collection like this one & I'd lay odds that you won't see another collection of cars or 1950s era memorabilia like this anywhere else in Australia and most likely the rest of the world.
You can get close to nearly app the exhibits, the staff are friendly and if you have a question like "Was it 1957 or 1958 that (insert car makers name) first put (insert part name or feature) on (insert vehicle model) and don't know the answer one of the other visitors will have the answer.
It is an amazing collection with Plymouths, Buicks, Fords, Cadillacs, Hudsons, Chryslers - you name it. There is no other collection like this one & I'd lay odds that you won't see another collection of cars or 1950s era memorabilia like this anywhere else in Australia and most likely the rest of the world.
You can get close to nearly app the exhibits, the staff are friendly and if you have a question like "Was it 1957 or 1958 that (insert car makers name) first put (insert part name or feature) on (insert vehicle model) and don't know the answer one of the other visitors will have the answer.
Written 4 June 2018
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618williamn
Lake Macquarie, Australia25 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
A good collection of motor vehicles in an open display which was well housed and well set up, the males in our party had a lovely time. Unfortunately the eating facilities were not that great on the time of our visit. But a good place to visit as the cars are a great memory boost. All ae well presented and looked after
Written 3 March 2018
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29Kathie
Christchurch, New Zealand119 contributions
May 2017 • Family
We planned our holiday to Australia around this as only open once a month as the males wanted to go to this, even the females enjoyed looking around all the cars and displays, the condition of the cars was pretty amazing, was very popular loads of people there of all age groups. What was different from other car displays you were able to walk around the cars and see inside them too. Amazing!
Written 27 May 2017
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NDAB
Sydney, Australia55 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
My wife and I with our car-mad 9 year old son just visited this museum. If you love old American cars and 1950s memorabilia then you have to see this place!
Glen (the owner) has put together an amazing and unique collection. There are Cadillacs, Hudsons, Plymouths, Fords, Chryslers, Buicks - you name it. They also have some unique cars you won't see anywhere else, including an authentic replica of the Batmobile from the 1960s TV show, and a DeLorean from Back To The Future. Glen also gave those of us there a detailed demonstration of both these cars.
Unlike a lot of other museums, you can get up close to everything, and the friendly and enthusiastic staff will answer any question you have.
They also have an amazing collection of 1950s era memorabilia, so if you're a fan or collector this may be just as interesting as the cars, and some of it is for sale!
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here, and can recommend it to everyone.
Glen (the owner) has put together an amazing and unique collection. There are Cadillacs, Hudsons, Plymouths, Fords, Chryslers, Buicks - you name it. They also have some unique cars you won't see anywhere else, including an authentic replica of the Batmobile from the 1960s TV show, and a DeLorean from Back To The Future. Glen also gave those of us there a detailed demonstration of both these cars.
Unlike a lot of other museums, you can get up close to everything, and the friendly and enthusiastic staff will answer any question you have.
They also have an amazing collection of 1950s era memorabilia, so if you're a fan or collector this may be just as interesting as the cars, and some of it is for sale!
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here, and can recommend it to everyone.
Written 26 February 2017
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Liz C
Sydney, Australia47 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
We keep going back, again and again! The cars from 50s & 60s USA are to be seen to be believed but that is not all. The Memorabilia is amazing especially if you are a fan or Elvis, Marilyn and the Rat Pack. It is open the 4th Sunday of each month & we have just visited - again! There is so much more Memorabilia and I loved the Popcorn Van. Every time we go, we find something new to admire.
Written 27 November 2016
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David D
Newcastle, Australia27 contributions
May 2016 • Family
We went as a family group aged 12 to 67 , everyone (including the wife) thoroughly enjoyed the displays and not just the cars, the atmosphere, the nostalgia was brilliant . You would be hard pressed to walk away with a favourite although unbelievable I did, the Impala SS Bubble. The cars were absolutely pristine inside and out and much to our surprise you could actually walk round them and look in them and touch not that you felt you should. Right on my own doorstep, this is my new most favourite car and 50's nostalgia display. Period American Cars at there best. I will be back again and I suspect again
Written 29 May 2016
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Tiapan
Newcastle, Australia76 contributions
HOW Exactly can I get there in Edgeworth
David D
Newcastle, Australia27 contributions
Once you have your booking , make sure you do. On the designated day and time If you are on the M1 take the Newcastle turn off via Wallsend Then the first right at the lights then next right and you are virtually looking at it. Edgeworth /Cardiff turn off (can only be travelling north) right at the round about , left at the go cart track roundabout and then 2nd left and the same story, either way it's around 5 minutes or less off the M1
Lawrence Y
Sydney, Australia
What number do I call for a special visit?
b121
Newcastle, Australia875 contributions
You are supposed to emai them through their website.
Mishu N
Sydney, Australia
I went to their website to find out how to book a tour, but it doesn't say there. I called their number several times, but no luck, how can I book a trip here?? thank you
Bill K
Newcastle, Australia26 contributions
Think the owner has been in the USA but now home so Please phone the owner Glen Jennings 0249552445.
Bill K.
What is the closest/best hotel nearby?
Bill K
Newcastle, Australia26 contributions
Club Macquaire look up on line it's the best.
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