Rare 1950 Daimler "Green Goddess" Donated to LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM

1950 Daimler DE36 Hooper Green Goddess Drophead Coupé

Tacoma, WA November 12, 2007; It is with great pleasure that we announce the addition of a truly significant and stunning automobile to the LeMay Museum's collection - the 1950 Daimler "Green Goddess" Drop Head Coupe. This gift was generously given to the Museum by Wes and Nancy Lematta. This Daimler broadens the Museum's collection by adding an important element of world history to the visitor experience.

President and CEO, David Madeira said, "I am delighted by the Lematta's donation of this rare and beautiful vehicle. The Daimler was a prized part of their personal collection and they wanted to be sure it was preserved intact and exhibited in America's Car Museum rather than sold some day to an indiscriminate fate. Wes and Nancy are leaving part of their legacy with the Museum and we will be good stewards of this wonderful automobile." Wes Lematta is founder of Columbia Helicopters, which is also the named sponsor of the new Museum's helipad.

This Daimler is one of only eight built by the oldest British marque and was once part of the famed Harrah car collection. The first Daimler built was called the "Green Goddess", a moniker that was bestowed upon all eight cars, however, each car is actually slightly different from the others. The Lematta's Daimler has been completely restored and earned a class win at the 1994 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Daimlers have been known for their association with the British Royal Family. Well into the 1950s, Daimler limousines served as primary transportation for England's King and Queen, as well as other heads of state throughout the world. The Museum also has a 1913 Daimler - of the German Daimler factory and a 1922 Austro Daimler - in it's collection.

About LeMay - America's Car Museum(r)

The Harold E. LeMay Museum in Tacoma, WA., is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the LeMay Collection of automobiles and memorabilia, along with vehicles and artifacts it may acquire. The LeMay Collection was recognized in the Guinness Book of World records as the largest privately held car collection in the world. At its peak, the collection was in excess of 3,000 automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles, plus more than 30,000 pieces of related 20th century Americana. Plans are under way to build a museum in Tacoma to feature a permanent collection of 1,200 cars and memorabilia. More information about the museum is available online at www.lemaymuseum.org