Find here the content of the Newsletter N° 11 – April 2023
Intro
With the arrival of spring, several museums are launching their annual exhibition, and the themes are again very varied this year, with for example the English cars at the Matra museum, or popular cars (and also motorcycles) in Valençay (France).
The centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans continues to generate events, and this month, it is at Autoworld Brussels that opens an exhibition of cars that participated in the race. Another great automotive anniversary, the 75 years of Porsche which is the theme of the new exhibition of the Savoy Museum in Cartersville (GA, USA). Taking a different angle, the National Automobile Museum of Mulhouse (France) is looking in the cars of Louis de Funès’ films. Finally, a reminder, the FCA Heritage Department (Fiat, Abarth, Lancia, Alfa Romeo) has opened to the public since the end of 2022 a large museum near Turin, which presents nearly 250 historic cars of the Abarth, Fiat and Lancia brands.
Info on the website
5 new museums join the site this month, bringing the total number of museums referenced to 90 establishments! The small but very interesting historical museum dedicated to De Dion Bouton is located in Puteaux near Paris. The Pantheon Basel in Switzerland offers a varied collection in an original setting, while the Great British Car Journey exhibits only cars built in England, and also offers to test them. Finally, 2 American museums complete the list of new references, the Simeone Foundation in Philadelphia (PA) dedicated to motor racing, and the Lincoln Heritage Museum, located on the campus of the muse Gilmore in Michigan. In addition, the Lamborghini Museum changes its name and (a little) presentation, so the sheet is updated.
Visit of the month
Here is the 2nd part of the article of visit of the Citroën and DS Conservatory. After a 1st part devoted to productions from the creation in 1919 to the SM, here is the second part. It covers models after the 1970s, but especially competition, style and concept car studies, and other thematic aspects.
Exhibitions of the month
- 24 Hours of Le Mans – 100 years of race history
Autoworld Brussels, Belgium April 1st to May 28th, 2023 Autoworld Brussels celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with an exceptional exhibition. In total, fifteen cars … - On stroll with Louis de Funès
National Automobile Museum, Mulhouse, France April 5 to November 5, 2023 With On Stroll with Louis De Funès, the National Automobile Museum pays tribute to the famous actor through the … - Popular Vehicles from the 1960-1970
Valençay Automobile Museum, France April 1st to November 5, 2023 As every year, the Valençay Automobile Museum offers a thematic exhibition throughout its opening period (until November 5, 2023), increasing … - Visiting Citroen and DS Conservatory – 2
Introduction Here is the 2nd part of the article of visit of the Citroën and DS Conservatory. After a 1st part devoted to productions from the creation in 1919 to … - 75 Years of Porsche
Savoy Automobile Museum, Cartersville (Georgia), USA April 4 – July 30, 2023 The Savoy Automobile Museum celebrates 75 years of Porsche by presenting fifteen models that have marked the history … - Matra Museum on English Time
Matra Museum, Romorantin, France April 8 to November 12, 2023 For its annual exhibition, the Matra Museum is on English time. The English automotive industry has given birth to many … - Spring Events
Savoy Automobile Museum, Cartersville (Georgia), USA Spring 2023 Dynamic spring at the Savoy Automobile Museum, with from April 28 to 30 a special weekend “hoods up” dedicated to the cars … - Guided Tours of Heritage Hub Fiat Abarth Lancia
Turin, Italy Created in 2015 to safeguard and enhance the heritage of the FCA Group, the Heritage department has opened a 15,000 m² museum in Turin, in a former Fiat …