Audrain Automobile Museum Presents “Technological Marvels: A Story of Evolution”

The Audrain Automobile Museum’s 32^nd exhibit, “Technological Marvels: A Story of Evolution,” will open its doors to the public on Saturday, December 16.

The exhibit highlights the milestones of technological development, featuring cars such as the Hudson Commodore, with its state-of-the-art chassis and suspension, and the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza, with the first production turbocharger — which was further refined a decade later in the 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo.

Among the highlights of the exhibition will be turbocharged, rotary, radial and hybrid electric vehicles that have paved the way for technological advancements and continue to shape the automotive industry today. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to see up close and learn about these historically significant automobiles and motorcycles firsthand.

***1952 Pegaso Z102 series II touring coupe***

(17) Automobiles:

1948 Hudson Commodore Eight sedan
1952 Pegaso Z102 series II touring coupe
1952 Jaguar XK120M Fixed Head Coupe
1956 Porsche 356 Emory Outlaw coupe
1962 Corvair Monza Spyder coupe
1964 Porsche 356C Carrera 2
1968 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy
1973 DeTomaso Pantera
1974 BMW 2002 Turbo
1974 Maserati Bora
1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
2014 Mercedes Benz SLS Black Series Coupe
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach
2020 Ford GT ’69 Heritage Edition
2021 Meyers Manx, Radial prototype
2022 Hummer EV Pickup Edition 1

(5) Motorcycles:

1952 Vincent Black Shadow
1975 Suzuki RE5 Wankel Rotary
1979 Honda CBX 6-cylinder
2002 Gurney AAR Alligator
2008 Bimota Tesi 3D

“Following the success of our 28th exhibition, ‘Early Landmarks in Automotive Engineering,’ we are excited to showcase cars in our latest exhibit that have pushed the boundaries of technology from World War II until the present day,” said David de Muzio, Audrain’s Executive Director and Chief Curator. “The lineup of vehicles we have chosen are representative of milestones in the evolution of the automobile and motorcycle.”

“We are excited to have everyone join us as we delve into the fascinating world of automotive engineering and pay homage to the cars that have pushed the boundaries of technology,” said Audrain CEO Donald Osborne. “Our 32nd exhibition promises to be an immersive and enlightening experience for all automotive enthusiasts, history buffs and technology lovers alike.”

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