If the LeMay Museum continues to receive gifts such as this one, its future as a world-class museum is assured. The car is a 1950 Daimler Drophead Coupe known as the "Green Goddess" and has been donated by Wes and Nancy Lematta. Formerly part of the Harrah collection it is one of only eight cars built in this series although they all were eventually known by the Green Goddess name. Lematta's Daimler has been completely restored and earned a class win at the 1994 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. England's oldest marque, Daimler limousines were used by England's royalty, along with other heads of state around the world. In the late 50's the firm built a sports car powered by a fine V-8 engine but with styling that unfortunately was hampered by the American tailfin fad. Jaguar eventually took over, offering Daimler-badged versions of Jaguar sedans with the same V-8 while, for a time, continuing production of the limousine. Wes Lematta is founder of Columbia Helicopters, sponsor of the new Museum's helipad and a world leader in heavy-lift helicopters. You can learn more about the Green Goddess by clicking on the Sports Car Market magazine link. Why is this car not green? Don't ask.