The Audrain celebrates the 'Magic of Monaco' in new exhibit

NEWPORT, R.I. – The 35th exhibit at the Audrain Automobile Museum, titled “Magic of Monaco,” is set to open on Saturday, December 14, 2024, and run through March 9, 2025. This exhibit will showcase a stunning collection of rally and grand prix cars, along with original period race posters, medals, race programs, and advertising material covering the walls from the renowned collection of Murray Smith.

Visitors to the museum can expect to be transported into the glamorous world of Monaco’s rich racing history through a visually captivating display of iconic vehicles and historical memorabilia. The exhibit promises to offer a blend of art, history, and automotive innovation, providing a comprehensive look at the evolution of racing culture in Monaco.

Included in the “Magic of Monaco” exhibit are rare and prestigious race cars such as a 1929 Bugatti Type 37A, 1935 Alfa Romeo 8C-35, 1956 Maserati 250F, 1958 Behra Porsche F2, 1960 Lotus 18 Formula Jr, 1985 Martini Lancia Delta S4, 1988 Prost McLaren MP4/4, and 1997 Schumacher/ Irvine Ferrari F310B, among others. Also on view are original period race posters by renowned graphic artists, including, Robert Falcucci, Jean Ramel, Renee Lorenzi, and Roger Broders.

(18) Automobiles:

• 1927 Bugatti Type 37A – Lent by the Phaeton Motors Collection
• 1933 Alfa Romeo 2600 Monza — Lent by Peter Greenfield, Freeport, NY
• 1935 Alfa Romeo 8C-35 (Tipo C) — Lent by Peter Greenfield, Freeport, NY
• 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Two-light Ventoux – Audrain Collections
• 1953 Allard J2X – Audrain Collections
• 1954 Lancia B20 GT Series IV – Lent by Charles Mallory
• 1956 Maserati 250 F – Lent by the Auriana Collection
• 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing – Audrain Collections
• 1958 Porsche F2 – Loan Courtesy of Miles Collier Collections @ Revs Institute
• 1959 Cooper Climax T51 — Loan Courtesy of Miles Collier Collections @ Revs Institute
• 1960 OSCA Tipo-J 1100 Formula Junior – Lent by the Auriana Collection
• 1960 Lotus 18 Formula Jr. – Lent by Harin de Silva
• 1962 Stanguellini Formula Jr. – Lent by Bill Gelles
• 1965 Lotus Cortina – Lent by David Porter
• 1973 Renault Alpine A110 – Loan Courtesy of David Geisinger & Aimee Cardwell
• 1985 Martini Lancia Delta S4 Corsa – Lent Anonymously
• 1988 McLaren Honda MP4/4 – Audrain Collections
• 1997 Ferrari F310B – Audrain Collections

About the Audrain Automobile Museum – The Audrain Automobile Museum annually produces four (4) curated exhibits, typically displaying 17-24 vehicles cars of a particular period, genre or theme in a non-touch, self-guided experience. These exhibits attract more than 35,000 visitors per year.

Magic of Monaco exhibition preview: https://www.audrainautomuseum.org/magic-of-monaco Enhance your visit to the exhibition using the free digital and audio guide through the Bloomberg Connects app on your phone: https://www.audrainautomuseum.org/digital-guide

Audrain Automobile Museum, Inc., is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. For more information regarding the Museum, please visit, www.AudrainAutoMuseum.org.

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