The Lions Automobilia Foundation was founded in 2019 by Rick Lorenzen. Rick grew up in Wilmington, California, near iconic Lions Drag Strip and was naturally drawn towards the culture of fast cars. Rick was especially impressed by the modified Willy’s, so much so that he quickly located a 1941 coupe for $65 dollars in 1960. It was Rick’s 1941 Willy that launched his lifelong dream to restore automobiles that characterized a simpler time in Southern California. The mission of the Lions Automobilia Foundation is to Honor and Preserve the Legacy of Motorsports & Car Culture in Southern California for Future Generations. Our nearly 100,000 sq. ft. museum houses an eclectic fleet of classics, muscle cars, hot rods and service vehicles once driven on our local streets and highways.