This Demo Day took you back to 1957, on the heels of the 1955 Le Mans tragedy that caused the deaths of over 80 spectators, the (American) Automobile Manufacturing Association formed a gentleman’s agreement to stay out of organized racing. For fans of racing, it was the worst possible news.
Dr. Simeone discussed how throughout history, America has been absent from international sports racing competition with very few exceptions. The...
Our Cunningham C-4R Roadster has one of the most aggressive and distinct ignition sound profiles in our entire collection....
When discussing the giants in the world of sports car racing, it’s often the drivers and designers who first come...
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing 300SL, 1953 C-Type Jaguar, 1953 Cunningham C4R, and the 1954 Ferrari 375 MM were examined. Less...
1950, Briggs Cunningham became the first American since the ’20s to field cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Newspapers of the day called him the leader of "the brave little band of millionaires who carry America’s sports car hopes abroad."
Our car won its class at Le Mans in 1954, the first such victory for an American manufacturer. They manufactured...
From the beginning of motorsports – and well into the 1960s – motor racing has largely been the realm of...
Dr. Simeone discussed how the most-winning automobiles in the collection from the Winner’s Circle Exhibit, took their respective checkered flags...
Dr. Simeone discussed American sports car racing after the war and the beginning of the SCCA. The Demo Day featured...
The DuPont Motor Company was discussed, beginning with its first car, the Model A in 1919 to its demise during...
The infamous 1954 Le Mans 24 Hour race was recreated in 24 minutes at this Demo Day Event. With more...