Dr. Simeone discussed how every year, a radical design seems to evolve, not just from the search for beauty, but because certain factors of performance dictate the design. Several leading examples from 1909 through 1974 were discussed: 1909 American Underslung Traveler 1956 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1970 Plymouth Superbird and a… Continue reading Simeone Museum Demo Day: Form Follows Function, How Tech Drives Beauty
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Catch Me If You Can: Rally Cars
The Simeone Museum demonstrated four cars under the theme: Rally: 1935 Jaguar 3.5 Litre SS 100 which was so named to reflect the theoretical 100 mph maximum speed of the vehicle 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupe with its rakish fastback body by Oblin and racing pedigree, this specific car was one of the first produced Grand… Continue reading Catch Me If You Can: Rally Cars