Dr. Simeone discussed how Germany always produces at least one great race car every decade. The National favorites from the 1920s, 1930s, 1950s, and 1970s were featured in this Demo Day Event. They were all great international winners of their time. 1927 Mercedes Benz S-Type Sportwagen, the brainchild of Ferdinand Porsche while he was working… Continue reading Der Beste Von Deutschland
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La meccanica delle emozioni: Alfa Romeo
Perhaps the greatest and most successful sports racing cars of all time were made by Alfa Romeo, particularly if one takes history back to the 1920s: 1925 Alfa Romeo RLSS:These cars became popular luxury sporting models for individuals like Benito Mussolini who indicated that his car had a “magnificent engine” and the Aga Kahn said… Continue reading La meccanica delle emozioni: Alfa Romeo
Giant Killers: Light vs. Might
It is not always the biggest engine or the fastest car that wins the race. Certain cars regularly beat the bigger models because of their maneuverability and balance in road races. The Simeone Museum demonstrated a quartet of cars that did surprisingly well against their larger competitors: 1913 Mercer Raceabout, with a relatively small 4.9 liter engine.… Continue reading Giant Killers: Light vs. Might
Behind Each Great Car is a Great Driver: The Cars of Caracciola, Nuvolari, Moss and Ruby
Celebrating Caracciola, Nuvolari, Moss, Ruby and their cars: 1934 MG K3 Magnette, which “drivers found a magnificent car to handle while viewers marveled at its grace. It was certainly the high point for the marque car known to make voiturettes rather than take-all-comers racer.” 1956 Maserati 300S, with “a spotty racing history that was however superior to… Continue reading Behind Each Great Car is a Great Driver: The Cars of Caracciola, Nuvolari, Moss and Ruby
The French Revolution
From the mid-1930s to mid-1950s, the French passion for sports car racing led to the development of some landmark sports cars which were successful during their short history of dominance. The three French cars presented here represent the only victories for French cars in their greatest race: Le Mans! 1937 Bugatti Type 57G Tank 1936/48… Continue reading The French Revolution
Your Guts Are Not Like Mine: American Vs. British Sports Cars (Judicious Use)
Certain cars have become so historically important that their strenuous use threatens to destroy their originality and integrity. There are ways to enjoy the experience of these great cars through replication and judicious use. Important examples of this philosophy were demonstrated by the Simeone Museum: 1952 Jaguar C-Type 1953 Jaguar C-Type Replica 1963 Chevrolet Corvette… Continue reading Your Guts Are Not Like Mine: American Vs. British Sports Cars (Judicious Use)
The Art Of The Sports Car, With Michael Furman
Certain cars stood out because they revolutionized conventional styling & design. Each of the following Simeone Museum cars was a remarkable demonstration of this fact: 1933 Squire Roadster, a masterpiece of beautiful design complimented by technical advances which made it unparalleled in its day. 1935 Auburn 851 Boat Tail Speedster, an interesting phenomenon embodied in callipygian shapes obviously… Continue reading The Art Of The Sports Car, With Michael Furman
Simeone Museum Remembers Stevens Trophy: An American Manufacturers Performance Contest
The Stevens trophy was popular in the 1920s and 30s as a test of speed and endurance of stock cars. Under the watchful eye of the timers, unmodified stock cars were given speed and endurance tests. The Simeone Museum demonstrated examples of the Stevens Trophy winners for 1927, 1928, and 1933: 1928 Auburn 8-88 Boat Tail Speedster… Continue reading Simeone Museum Remembers Stevens Trophy: An American Manufacturers Performance Contest
Innovative Design
The Simeone Museum’s Innovative Design Day celebrated 4 cars famous for individual innovations. Some of these fine examples changed the course of automotive history while others disappeared forgotten… 1924 Lancia Lambda Third Series Tourer According to Dr. Simeone, this was the first car to feature a load bearing monocoque body which, ultimately, became the standard of… Continue reading Innovative Design
From The Scrap Yard To The Race Track: The Curious Case Of Brooklands
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia demonstrated five fine cars from Brooklands which, besides being the world’s first purpose-built race track, was a place where members could race their sports cars on a club-owned track. Brooklands gave drivers the opportunity to use cars that were otherwise outdated. Many historically significant cars were saved from the scrap heap… Continue reading From The Scrap Yard To The Race Track: The Curious Case Of Brooklands