Making an Entrance

Getting to a destination in an exotic, classic, or ultra luxury car communicates a great deal about an individual’s financial means, personal flair, and attitude toward life.

Manufacturers and coachbuilders have experimented with a variety of door configurations in an effort to give their vehicles added glamour and mystique. The “butterfly” doors on a 2006 Mercedes-McLaren SLR, the “scissor” doors on a 1994 Bugatti EB110, and the “gull wing” doors on a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 deftly illustrate how departing from one’s vehicle can be just as important as arriving at one’s destination. This three car exhibit is an exciting part of over 150 unique vehicles on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum for an extended stay.