2022 Mozart Foundation Automotive Museum and Lunch at AutoVino

Every  so often, automobile enthusiasts should get outside the familiarity  zone of their own chosen marque and look at the grand sweep of  automotive evolution. JAG and Rolls Royce Club members have an  opportunity on Saturday, June 11th when we visit the marvelous  collection at the Mozart Foundation in Mountain View to see 60 of the  120+ cars of this eclectic collection of significant automobiles.

Mr.  Mozart’s automotive passion comes from his roots, since he was raised  among automobiles in his father’s dealership in Palo Alto, one of the  first in the country to handle Volkswagen, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in  the early days.

When  it came time to find his own way in business, Mozart established  British-American Motorcar Parts, which he expanded to include Japanese  and European parts before selling to a major national auto parts chain.  The museum realizes Mr. Mozart’s personal dream of combining his  interests in history, automotive development, and motorsports. Completed  in 2011, the museum has translucent glass walls surrounding black  granite floors, with the cars highlighted by grid ceiling lights.

We  have prearranged a private viewing for JAG and Rolls Royce members and  their guests from 10:00AM to noon. We will be greeted by docents who  will show us through the collection and discuss the history of some of  the specific cars. After the docent tours we can focus on the cars that  have interested us while the docents are available for any questions.

PHOTOGRAPHY INSIDE THE COLLECTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Mr.  Mozart is known for moving specific cars from his broader collection as  tangible signs of welcome to individual car clubs so we may have some  surprises waiting for us.

When  our visit to the Museum is complete, we will drive 13 miles to San  Carlos and visit AutoVino for a lunch of hand-crafted pizza, sandwiches  and salad. After lunch, we can browse the 50 or so autos stored there by  their owners and for a fee, we can sample the wines of Woodside  Vineyards.

The  cost is $55.00 per person for JCNA and Rolls Royce Owner's Club members  and $75.00 for non-members.  The fee includes museum entry, lunch of  artisan pizza, gourmet sandwiches, salad and soft drinks.  Wine tasting  at Autovino will be available for a small charge.

Our  entrance to the Mozart Museum is limited to 70 members and guests so  make your reservations early. Route Directions will be sent to  registrants ahead of the event.