The Nethercut Collection

The Nethercutt Collection Sylmar

The J.B. Nethercutt Collection at San Sylmar in Sylmar, California is an outstanding display of dedication and passion for "functional fine art". Beyond the realm of the automobile, the collection houses superb examples of original antique furniture, and a colossal display of automatic and reproducing musical instruments.

The focus here is the automotive collection which spans over 200 cars. Although currently, only 30 incredible cars are displayed at a time. That's the bad news. The good news is a new, larger museum is currently under way and will house the entire collection for viewing.

Plan to stay a while!

To fully appreciate the wonder that is San Sylmar I highly suggest calling the Museum staff at 1(818)367-2251 to schedule your free tour. Due to numerous requests, here is the museum street address: 15200 Bledsoe Street, Sylmar, California 91342. You will not be disappointed, only amazed.  San Sylmar is located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California, just north of Los Angeles.

In 1923, 10-year-old J.B. Nethercutt moved to Santa Monica from South Bend, Indiana, to live with his aunt, Merle Nethercutt Norman, who also happened to be the founder of Merle Norman Cosmetics. Fast forward to 1933, when J.B. married Dorothy Sykes, and the couple (who were married for more than 70 years) started their love affair both with each other and classic cars. ;