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- Sales Brochure, "The Total Performance Cars from Ford," 1964 - Partly in response to competition from Chevrolet and Pontiac, Ford rebuilt its image as a performance-oriented automaker in the 1960s. The company's "Total Performance" campaign involved everything from refreshed automobile styling to renewed efforts on the race track. When the Mustang arrived in 1964, it fit nicely into Ford's aggressive new image.
- 1964
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Sales Brochure, "The Total Performance Cars from Ford," 1964
Partly in response to competition from Chevrolet and Pontiac, Ford rebuilt its image as a performance-oriented automaker in the 1960s. The company's "Total Performance" campaign involved everything from refreshed automobile styling to renewed efforts on the race track. When the Mustang arrived in 1964, it fit nicely into Ford's aggressive new image.
- Four Place Two Door Sport Sedan with Center Beam Frame, 1959 - Syd Mead combined his interests in automobiles and science fiction into an influential career in industrial design. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in 1959 and spent 20 months in Ford Motor Company's advanced studio. He later designed the company's pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Mead's futuristic work appeared in films like <em>Blade Runner</em>.
- 1959
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Four Place Two Door Sport Sedan with Center Beam Frame, 1959
Syd Mead combined his interests in automobiles and science fiction into an influential career in industrial design. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in 1959 and spent 20 months in Ford Motor Company's advanced studio. He later designed the company's pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Mead's futuristic work appeared in films like Blade Runner.
- Driven to Win: Sneak Peek - As we prepare to open our major new exhibit, Driven to Win: Racing in America, join us for a preview of the Sports Car Performance Center. Explore the story of the Ford GT from inception to success at the 2016 Le Mans 24-hour race, and learn how engineers optimized the car through aerodynamic design, high-tech materials, and careful data analysis.
- March 23, 2021
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Driven to Win: Sneak Peek
As we prepare to open our major new exhibit, Driven to Win: Racing in America, join us for a preview of the Sports Car Performance Center. Explore the story of the Ford GT from inception to success at the 2016 Le Mans 24-hour race, and learn how engineers optimized the car through aerodynamic design, high-tech materials, and careful data analysis.
- Circus Performance Control Vehicle, 1967 - In 1966, automobile designer Virgil Exner was approached by a wealthy man with an unusual dream: to build a motorized circus with vehicles for transporting performers and constructing the big top. Exner was eager to begin the novel - though soon abandoned - project and created several concepts, including this control vehicle designed to erect the big top.
- April 01, 1967
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Circus Performance Control Vehicle, 1967
In 1966, automobile designer Virgil Exner was approached by a wealthy man with an unusual dream: to build a motorized circus with vehicles for transporting performers and constructing the big top. Exner was eager to begin the novel - though soon abandoned - project and created several concepts, including this control vehicle designed to erect the big top.
- USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 5 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- 1966
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USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 5
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 8 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- 1966
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USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 8
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 28 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- 1966
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USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 28
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 34 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- 1966
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USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 34
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 35 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- 1966
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USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 35
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 49 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.
- 1966
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USRRC Sports Car Race, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, 1966--Item 49
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio, during the 1966 United States Road Racing Championship series' Buckeye Cup race. Lothar Motschenbacher's victory was his first USRRC series win.