Carrozzeria means coachbuilder or body maker in Italian. Back in the early days of automobiles, many companies designed and made the bodies that went on a car. Milan Italy had as many as 150 different carrozzeria at that time. Some still exist today; Pininfarina, Ital Design… but they are rare. Come learn about the designers […]
What will the Alfas look like in the near and far future? Will the cars be manual or automatic? Gas or electric? What technological aids will be available and what will Alfa Romeo look like in the racing world? High Flex (in-person and Zoom options) Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, please use […]
To kick off the 75 Years of Porsche exhibit at America’s Car Museum, author and Porsche Club Historian, Jay Gillotti, will offer an updated version of the “917 at 50” presentation. Although it is now almost 54 years since the introduction of the Porsche 917, Jay will cover an overview of the development, racing history and […]
Join America’s Car Museum as we read Women at the Wheel: A Century of Buying, Driving, and Fixing Cars by Katherine J. Parkin. "In Women at the Wheel, Katherine J. Parkin illuminates the social implications of as uninterested in automobiles and, more perniciously, as poor drivers] and shows how they have little basis in historical […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. KEEP AN EYE ON OUR EVENT CALENDAR FOR A FUTURE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. Young drivers (15-18) are invited to join the Education and Collections Departments at LeMay – America’s Car Museum for a workshop highlighting the necessary and oftentimes overlooked aspects of being a new driver! ACM team members […]
In the land of designer logos, the hood ornament holds a unique place. The identity of the car could be found in the hood ornament, also known as Motor Mascots. The refined artwork in a motor mascot reflected movements in society and stylistic eras. Manufacturers put serious thought into these miniature symbols of their brands. […]
Join us on June 3rd for a panel discussion celebrating the centennial of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This year's events in France will celebrate 100 years since the first 24 Hour race, held in May, 1923. The panel will present an overview of the history of the race, review some of the great marques […]
ACM welcomes toddlers and their caregivers for our brand new, in-person Storytime for Little Spark Plugs! Join us to meet new friends, enjoy interactive stories and action songs, and play in ACM’s hands-on Family Zone. REGISTER HERE Storytime for Little Spark Plugs is FREE a free program offered through the generous funding of […]
Since the 1930’s, clay modeling has been used as an integral part of the automotive design process. Every company from GM to Tesla still uses clay modeling today, and Ford Motors has estimated that its design team uses upwards of 2,000 pounds of clay designing just one vehicle! LeMay - America’s Car Museum is thrilled […]
To complement the Porsche 75 exhibit at America’s Car Museum, Porsche Club Historian, Jay Gillotti, will offer a basic overview of Porsche history. Pre-registration is required to participate in this event via Zoom. If attending virtually, please use the link below to RSVP. RSVP Join Porsche Club Historian, Jay Gillotti, and the LeMay—ACM Education Department […]
