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We at the Petersen Automotive Museum want to work with the Indiegogo community to restore this 3-wheeled 1948 Davis Divan back to its original glory. We're hoping to raise $30,000 in order to do so.
The Petersen is a 501(c)(3) non-profit automotive museum located in Los Angeles, Ca.
This Davis is 1 of only 17 ever built. It was one of only a handful of rare cars to be made in Los Angeles.
If we achieve our goal, we will be able to restore the Davis back to its original color and make it as authentic as the day it was built.
Our Davis Divan we're crowdfunding the restoration of was featured on Jay Leno's Garage
A Little Bit of History
After World War II, dozens of entrepreneurs formed companies to manufacture automobiles to meet the pent-up demand for new cars. Gary Davis built and promoted a particularly unusual car with aircraft-inspired styling, disappearing headlights, four-abreast seating, aluminum body construction, and the simplicity of three wheels. It was touted as the car of the future. Due to postwar material shortages and a lack of capital, Davis could not realize his dream of mass-producing his car and only about 17 vehicles were built in a hangar at the Van Nuys Airport. Impatient investors and would-be dealers and buyers who had put deposits on cars they never received, brought legal action against Gary Davis. Though convicted of fraud, Davis steadfastly maintained his innocence for the remainder of his life.
We Have Great Perks For All Donation Levels
Some of the perks range from a detailed e-book documenting the restoration, to custom logo shirts and stickers.
You can even have your name displayed next to theDaviswhile it is on display in the Petersen!
If you live locally, some of the perks include visiting the car inperson, coming to the unveiling party, and you could even get a ride in the car.
The Impact of This Build
If we successfully fund this campaign, it could change the way museums fund projects in the future.
Your contribution will be permanently attached to this historic vehicle.
We've restored cars in the past, but never like this. A successful Indiegogo campaign will mean the Petersen would be able to restore and display more cars in the future and at a faster rate.
We need the Davis fully restored by December 1, 2015. That's the day our museum will reopen to the public. It's going to be a very exciting couple of months restoring and preparing this car for our opening.
The Davis will be the centerpiece of the "Innovation" part of the museum. We feel the design of the car and engineering is one of the best examples of "Innovation" from this period.
Let's Get The Word Out!
We want to thank you for checking out our page. Any amount you contribute is greatly appreciated. Even if you can't contribute by donating money, we'd still love your help:
Please share this page to anyone you think will find it interesting. Anyone who is a fan of Los Angeles, Cars, Engineering, Entrepreneurs or History will love and appreciate Gary Davis' story.
-Thanks!
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FAQ
We will send you a digital ebook with hundreds of photos showing not only the history of the Davis, but the restoration journey along the way.
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"I Built This Car" Sticker
$10 USD
We've created totally original Davis artwork that you can either get on a sticker or t-shirt. For $10 you'll be mailed a "I Built This Car" sticker to show your support for bringing the Davis back to life.
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"I Built This Car" T-Shirt
$25 USD
We've created totally original Davis artwork that you can either get on a sticker or t-shirt. For $25 you'll be mailed a "I Built This Car" t-shirt to show your support for bringing the Davis back to life.
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"I Built This Car" Combo Pack
$35 USD
You will receive the original "I Built This Car" artwork on a t-shirt, sticker & be sent the beautiful digital ebook we will make to document the history & restoration of the Davis.
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A Work In Progress
$75 USD
Everyone who contributes to this perk will meet where the Davis is being restored. We'll join Petersen Automotive Museum Chief Curator Leslie Kendall for a tour of the car.
*Car will be located in greater Los Angeles area. Transportation will not be provided.
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Advanced Screening
$80 USD
You and a guest will attend a very special "friends & family" advanced tour of the newly renovated Petersen Automotive Museum, prior to the museum's public grand opening in December.
*Perk does not include hotel or transportation accommodations. The Petersen is located in Los Angeles, Ca.
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Name On A Plaque + Combo Pack
$150 USD
Once the 1948 Davis Divan is on display inside the Petersen Automotive Museum, we will include text explaining how the car was restored due to crowd funding. Anyone who contributes to this level will forever have their name on a plaque about it, will be shipped a "I Built This Car" t-shirt and "I Built This Car" sticker.
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Unveiling Party
$300 USD
Once restoration is complete, you and a guest will be invited out to the new Petersen for an exclusive unveiling of the 1948 Davis Divan. Food and drinks will be provided. You will also receive a PRIVATE TOUR of the museum from our curator. Contributing to this level also comes with your name on the plaque and the "I Built This" combo pack.
*The party will take place in Los Angeles ,Ca. No accommodations or transportation will be provided. Guest will no receive name on plaque or combo pack
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Go For A Ride - Ultimate Prize
$1,000 USD
While attending the exclusive revealing party for the 1948 Davis Divan, Chief Curator Leslie Kendall will personally drive you around in this 3-wheeled wonder! Included with this perk is everything we've listed below this level. The party for you and a guest, the field trip, the "I Built This Car" combo pack and the ebook will all be yours.
*Party & ride in the Davis will take place on the same day in Los Angeles, Ca. Transportation & accommodations will not be provided.
