The Marconi
Extraordinary Lives Foundation Fundraising Success!
Extraordinary Lives Foundation (ELF) – the children’s mental health and emotional wellness nonprofit – held their popular Comedy Night fundraiser on October 23 raising approximately $200K. Over 200 guests enjoyed the lively evening at the scenic Marconi Automotive Museum featuring comedians The Sklar Brothers, Angela Hoover, and comedic host Jennifer Arundale.
OC Register: Obituary, Richard Dale Marconi (1934-2024)
Dick is survived by his wife, Priscilla, his son John, and grandchildren, Jessica, Nico, Vince, Monique and Colt, his great granddaughter Eliana, his sister Ruth, and brother Ray, along with many much beloved nieces and nephews..
Classic Driver: The Sultan of Brunei’s Ferrari 456 GT Venice Cabriolet will leave you green with envy
Today, this unicorn resides in the Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids®. Home to over 100 vehicles with an approximate value of 70 million dollars, the Museum houses many automotive rarities, including the aforementioned one-off Ferrari FX. Doubling as an event venue, the museum donates a portion of all proceeds from events and museum visitors to charities and organizations that help children in need, so if you find yourself in California, we highly recommend you check it out! (Photos by Remi Dargegen)
MotorTrend: Family Affair, The story behind this Sassy Grass Green ’71 Plymouth Cuda 340; John Marconi, Vincent Marconi, Michelle Marconi
The plan was to pull the stock motor and install the new crate motor before Christmas… Christmas morning arrived. Once all the festivities up in the house were done, the family walked Michelle down to the back with her eyes closed for the big reveal…
Beyond Blindness Raises $255k During Vision Beyond Sight Annual Gala hosted at The Marconi Museum
240 guests joined Beyond Blindness for the sixth annual Vision Beyond Sight Gala, an evening that helped create an even brighter, bolder future for children and families in Orange County. Held at Marconi Automotive Museum® in Tustin, the event raised nearly $255,000 for the nonprofit’s mission.
KTLA 5 NEWS – Born4Fast Winter Toy Drive at The Marconi
Gayle Anderson of KTLA 5 News was Live at The Marconi Automotive Museum® previewing the Born4Fast Winter Toy Drive benefiting Shriners Hospital for Children (LA).
‘Gayle On The Go!’ (KTLA) – Hollywood Cars at The Marconi
The hit news segment “Gayle On The Go!” starring KTLA’s own, Gayle Anderson, highlighted the famous Movie Cars we have here at The Marconi Automotive Museum®.
LA CAR – Heels & Wheels Car Event Recap
Your trusted source for all things car culture in Southern California, ‘LA CAR’ recapping our first-ever, ALL Woman-driven, Cars & Coffee Event, ‘Heels & Wheels’.
Beyond Blindness Raises $165K During Vision Beyond Sight Fundraiser hosted at The Marconi Automotive Museum®
Beyond Blindness, formerly known as ‘The Blind Children’s Learning Center’ is a nonprofit organization that empowers children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential.
Marconi Automotive Museum® Hosts Benefit For “Motel Kids”
Orange County’s most philanthropic venue offers a nonprofit discount to other 501(c)(3) organizations to host fundraisers at The Marconi.
Ferrari FX at The Marconi Automotive Museum® Turns Heads
A half-dozen groundbreaking Ferraris were built for the Prince of Brunei. Only one made it out of the jungle alive, and it’s on display at none other than The Marconi Automotive Museum®.
Founder Dick Marconi—Modern Day Success Story
Italo-Americano features Founder Dick Marconi’s story of success and how the Marconi Automotive Museum & foundation for Kids® came to be Orange County’s favorite museum.