"The Allure of the Automobile is the first exhibition to consider the stylistic development of cars in the context of prominent design movements such as Art Moderne and Postwar Modernity. Visitors will learn about the contrasts between European and American design, the influence of decorative arts, and the significant changes in automotive styling and engineering before and after World War II.
The exhibition will be accompanied by an array of programs and opportunities to learn more about these remarkable automobiles, the technology behind them, and their historical and cultural context.Organized by the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, the exhibition will be guest curated by Ken Gross, the former director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles."
-Allure of the Automobile Press Release
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| 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS “Teardrop” Coupe Lent by Arturo and Deborah Keller Petaluma, California |
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| 1937 Hispano Suiza H-6C “Xenia” Coupe Lent by Merle and Peter Mullin and the Peter Mullin Automotive Museum Foundation Beverly Hills, California |
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| 1930 Bentley Speed Six Gurney Nutting Coupe Lent by Jolene and Bruce McCaw Bellevue, Washington |
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| 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow Lent by Don Williams and the Blackhawk Collection Danville, California |
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1954 Plymouth Sports Coupe Lent by Margie Petersen and the Petersen Automotive Museum Los Angeles, California |
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| 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster Lent by Lee and Joan Herrington Bow, New Hampshire |
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| 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900B Touring Berlinetta, Chassis No. 412035 Lent by Jon and Mary Shirley Bellevue, Washington |
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| 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, Chassis No. 57562 Lent by William E. (Chip) Connor Deepwater Bay, Hong Kong |
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| 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Comp./61 Short-wheelbase Berlinetta, S/N 2689 Lent by Bruce and Raylene Meyer Beverly Hills, California |
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| 1957 Jaguar XK-SS Roadster, No. 713 Lent by Margie Petersen and the Petersen Automotive Museum Los Angeles, California |
This iconic Jaguar was previously owned by Steve McQueen.
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| 1953 Porsche 550, Prototype, Serial No. 550-01 Lent by Miles Collier and the Collier Collection Naples, Florida |
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| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Lent by the General Motors Heritage Center Warren, Michigan |
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| 1948 Tucker Model 48 Torpedo Lent by The LeMay Family Collection, compliments of LeMay–America’s Car Museum Tacoma, Washington |
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| 1931 Duesenberg SJ Derham Convertible Sedan Lent by Tom and Susan Armstrong Issaquah, Washington |
Lorraine O'Neal and Kim Cullins Standing in Front of the Jitterbuggin Company Car.
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| You Still Have Time to See This Spectacular Exhibit! |
