National Motor Museum


Behind an impressive 1852 stone flour mill in Birdwood, the National Motor Museum has a collection of 300-plus immaculate vintage, modern and classic cars (check out the DeLorean!) and motorcycles. It's the finishing point for Adelaide's annual Bay to Birdwood car rally.


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