Last weekend, America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma hosted the “Hard Hat

Last weekend, America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma hosted the “Hard Hat and High Heels” fundraiser gala. This was the first sneak preview of the 165,000 sq foot, 60 million dollar building before its official grand opening in June 2012.Based on the LeMay Collection, the new Museum will ultimately house up to 500 diverse vehicles and will be the largest auto museum and attraction in the worldPhotos by Marcella Volpintesta.Published on September 26, 2011

Terrie Lene and Eric LeMay celebrate a great event, and space, for car fans.

Terrie Lene and Eric LeMay celebrate a great event, and space, for car fans.

The Back to the Future car!

The Back to the Future car!

Carly Calabreese and Bob Luther in front of a golden oldie.

Carly Calabreese and Bob Luther in front of a golden oldie.

Partygoers check out the collection.

Partygoers check out the collection.

Diane Fitzgerald, Alison Black, Barb Berquist & Lynda Madeira love cars - and parties!

Diane Fitzgerald, Alison Black, Barb Berquist & Lynda Madeira love cars – and parties!

Hot.

Hot.

Walt Tomsic & Deni Sullivan.

Walt Tomsic & Deni Sullivan.

Collen Green, Peg Stocking and Bradford Green get suited up.

Collen Green, Peg Stocking and Bradford Green get suited up.

All in the family.

All in the family.

Darrel Bowman & Cindy Anderson brought their tools.

Darrel Bowman & Cindy Anderson brought their tools.

Robert & Lynette Lawpson get creative - with caution tape.

Robert & Lynette Lawpson get creative – with caution tape.

Rainier & Linda Willinghar put the festive in festivities!

Rainier & Linda Willinghar put the festive in festivities!

Every man's dream garage.

Every man’s dream garage.