Thanks Maeve for raising this.
We just made our first purchase of a vehicle as well, though it's more as
an installation art - we have to deal with similar issues as we'll be
treating the vehicle as a static museum display. We considered draining the
jeep off its fluids too; but looks like there might be more to doing this?
Look forward to advices on this one.

Thanks!




                                                                           
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I have forwarded your message to Kristy Hartley at the Towe Auto Museum
here in Sacramento.

Teri Pope

Teri Pope
Guide I (PI)
California State Capitol Museum
Sacramento, California

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Hello, please excuse the cross-posting on listserves.



Does anyone have experience purchasing/storing cars for their museums?
My organization has recently purchased one (a lovely 1948 Sheriff's car)
and, as this is our first car, we'd appreciate any tips or suggestions.
Do we need to register the car as well as transfer the title even though
we won't be driving it? Also, we are planning on draining the car of all
of its fluids - is this something that most garages can do or do we need
to find a specialized company?



Thank you for all of your help!

Maeve





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