Went to exhibition: The Allure of the Automobile

[Morris Minor]

This is on at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta until the end of the month (http://www.high.org/autos/get-in-gear.html). This video of the cars arriving gives you some flavor of the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YznHQp_MN9A

I loved the exhibition & recommend it. Only problem was I forgot my camera & so had to make do with the iPhone , consequently most of the shots I took are not worth reproducing with the exception of these.... high points of the show IMO.

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster. This was an a gorgeous metallic mid-grey with the interior in oxblood red.




1957 Jaguar XKSS (formerly owned by Steve McQueen

[Cookie Monster]

That Jag is stunning.

[BimmerM3]

I went a couple of weekends ago too. All of the cars are in stunningly good condition. Amazing exhibit.

[cawimmer430]

Very nice Mercedes Spezial Roadster. To me those are the most beautiful Mercedes' ever made. 

I prefer them in this color though:

[Morris Minor]

Very nice Mercedes Spezial Roadster. To me those are the most beautiful Mercedes' ever made. 

I agree. I was like a kid, could not stop staring at the thing.

[SVT_Power]

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster. This was an a gorgeous metallic mid-grey with the interior in oxblood red.

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