14 March 2008
“The Great Age of American Automobiles” in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Date: March 7 - June 23, 2008
location:
Museum of Art
1 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale
Phone: 954/525-5500
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines: “The Great Age of American Automobiles” is roaring into the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. On display through June 23, the exhibition showcases the beauty and ingenuity of American automotive design during the decades following World War II. Drawn from the collection of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf, this installation features an eclectic mix of illustrations, ranging from preliminary sketches to fully rendered works intended for presentation to company executives. Some of the drawings offer concepts that would later be incorporated into specific models, while others represent futuristic ideas that never made it past the drawing board. Dating from an era when design and appearance were increasingly important factors in automotive sales, there are ample references to the shapes of airplanes and rockets, along with other emerging technologies that influenced postwar car design. Additionally, with the support of AutoNation, the Museum will present a select group of rare vintage cars from the 1950s and 1960s, some of which are one-of-a-kind prototypes. Among the classic examples of Americana scheduled for display will be the 1962 Ford Mustang concept car, the 1959 Cadillac Cyclone, the 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, the 1963 Chrysler Turbine and the Chrysler 300.
Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for children 6–17, seniors (65 and older) and military (with I.D.); admission is free for museum members and children 5 and under.
