16 Mei 2014

Concept autos show past visions of the future from Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti and others

A new exhibit shows off past visions of the future with concept cars from decades ago.
The 'Dream Cars' show at the High Museum of Art, in Atlanta, Georgia, features 18 cars from as far back as the 1930s to present day.
One-of-a-kind cars from automakers such as Ferrari, General Motors, Lancia, Bugatti, Porsche and more dot the museum floor.
Concept cars often capture the imagination of young and old alike. From Futuristic roadsters that eventually make their way into private collections to ideas that never saw the open road. They rarely enter mass production and often disappear after leaving the auto show circuit.
The display pairs conceptual drawings, patents and scale models with their finished products. It runs from May 21 to September 7.

Sleek: The 1947 Norman Timbs 'Special' as seen from the side
Sleek: The 1947 Norman Timbs 'Special' as seen from the side


Vroom!: The front of the 1947 Norman Timbs 'Special' has a massive grill and a stylized bumper that adds to its unique look
Vroom!: The front of the 1947 Norman Timbs 'Special' has a massive grill and a stylized bumper that adds to its unique look


Liftoff: A 1953 General Motors Firebird XP-21 is seen in the foreground while a Bugatti concept is seen in the background
Liftoff: A 1953 General Motors Firebird XP-21 is seen in the foreground while a Bugatti concept is seen in the background


Seeing red: The 1956 Buick Centurion XP-301 has a nearly all red interior and futuristic gauges and dials in it's space age dashboard
Seeing red: The 1956 Buick Centurion XP-301 has a nearly all red interior and futuristic gauges and dials in it's space age dashboard


Fins are in: A silver 1959 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74 is seen among other retro-futuristic cars in the display
Fins are in: A silver 1959 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74 is seen among other retro-futuristic cars in the display

From the not-too-distant past: A 2001 BMW GINA Light Visionary Model that never made the production lines
From the not-too-distant past: A 2001 BMW GINA Light Visionary Model that never made the production lines


Italian masterpieces: A 1970 Lancia (Bertone) Stratos HF Zero (R) and a 1970 Pininfarina (Ferrari) Modulo (L) are seen side by side
Italian masterpieces: A 1970 Lancia (Bertone) Stratos HF Zero (R) and a 1970 Pininfarina (Ferrari) Modulo (L) are seen side by side


Kit car: A 2007 recreation of the famed 1935 Bugatti Type 57S Competition Coupe Aerolithe
Kit car: A 2007 recreation of the famed 1935 Bugatti Type 57S Competition Coupe Aerolithe

On display: Cars including the 1951 General Motors Le Sabre XP-8 (R) are part of the exhibit
On display: Cars including the 1951 General Motors Le Sabre XP-8 (R) are part of the exhibit


Here's looking at you: The front of William Stout's 1936 Stout Scarab
Here's looking at you: The front of William Stout's 1936 Stout Scarab


From the side: William Stout's 1936 Stout Scarab is seen at by a curious museum-goer
From the side: William Stout's 1936 Stout Scarab is seen at by a curious museum-goer

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