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ORLANDO AUTO MUSEUM at DEZERLAND PARK

Reportedly worth a staggering 200 million dollars, over 2000 vehicles populate a very large portion of the indoor recreational theme park called Dezerland Park, Florida's largest indoor attraction. Originally called the Dezer Car Museum when located in northern Miami, it was renamed the Orlando Auto Museum after its relocation, and today, the resting spot for long-time car collector, Michael Dezer's, mind-boggling display of the various forms transportation.

Considered one of the world's largest private car collections, your journey through the museum will witness the evolution of automotive design in all forms and shapes from around the world. Yes, "what were they thinking" examples are present too, as well as a host of bikes, boats and aircraft. So rev up your feet and start your automotive journey through time and through the 20-themed rooms featuring cars from around the world, Hollywood cars of the stars, featured movie prop cars, micro cars, American classics, military and more. Let's not forget the Batcave and 007 James Bond collections. Not to mention also the world's largest Vespa collection.

Not part of the auto museum, but found outside Outdoor World, which is part of the Dezerland Park grounds.

The first Chevrolet began selling the 3100 series in 1947,

The 3100 model was the best selling truck in the United States until it was discontinued in 1955.

Artwork decorates the exterior walls of Dezerland Park.

Disney PIXAR's animated series, Cars, "Tow Mater," the rustiest tow truck in Radiator Springs, greet visitors as they enter Dezerland. The auto museum is within the Dezerland indoor recreational complex.

Right: The Bugsmobile built by legendary custom car builder, Jay Orberg, through Barris Kustoms, with a very tall Bugs Bunny; "What's up Doc!"

Elvis tribute car. Another car by Jay Orberg.

Left: Cadillac V12.
Right: Main hall leading from the entrance to the exhibits.

Two more Jay Orberg creations: Left: a tribute car to Marilyn Monroe (originally made for the Chicago Car Museum).
Right: The James Dean 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder tribute car.

Dubbed "The American Dream," this 100+ foot (actually 100 feet 1.5 inches) Cadillac is the world’s longest car by Guinness World Records in 1986. Featuring a helicopter pad, hot tub, putting green, room for 75 people, and the car's 26 wheels make this a one-of-a-kind rolling vehicle. Let us not forget the swimming pool with diving board. Another Jay Orberg build.

Front to back: 1980 Duesenberg II SJ Boattail, 1928 Duesenbeg Model X and 1980 Duesenberg II. Duesenberg Lounge.

1928 Duesenbeg Model X hood ornament. The X model is the rarest of production Duesenbergs.

1980 Duesenberg II SJ Boattail. Duesenberg Lounge.

1980 Duesenberg II SJ Boattail hood ornament.

Left: 1924 Packard Model 233 Sedan's Boyce Motometer. A visible thermometer visible from the driver's seat.

Foreground: 1924 Packard Model 233 Sedan. 55hp. In the rear, Laurel and Hardy used this actual 1923 Ford Model T Roadster to get place-to-place for their traveling act. The wax figures are from the London Royal Wax Museum.

While not the real Bonnie & Clyde "Death" car, a great bullet ridden replica (1929 Ford Model A) showcases the end of the infamous pair's crime spree. The real car recieved 112 bullets of the 167 rounds fired. Bonnie and Clyde were actually killed in a 1934 Ford Model 40B 4-Door.

Remember the late-1960s dune buggies? Bruce Meyers, a skilled boat builder, invented the first dune buggy. Getting into the "Barbie" craze is this pnk Barbie buggy selfie station.

Left: Red Ford Model T and 1931 Chevy Coupe.
Right: Notice the child's peddlecar mounted to the barber's chair.

Yes, the auto museum also featured a number of boats and plenty of outboard powerplants. Apparently, this is the result of Mr. Dezer purchasing a smaller museum collection.

Left: The Muncie Indiana Gear Works established in 1907, known for gears and transmissions, entered the outboard motor business in 1930, hence, their own Neptune line.
Right: A 50s Chris Craft Challenger outboard. Horsepower, around five plus. Many of these very old motors are basically new and unused.