I posted about this event a while back, but was sent the above video with some footage of the cars on display and thought it’d be worth sharing again. It looks like there are quite a few great cars at the event, but the two most noteworthy ones are the 1938/39 Porsche Type 64 and the 1953 Porsche 550 LeMans coupe.
Both are historic icons in the Porsche world and this is a rare opportunity to see both in one place. In fact, seeing the Porsche Type 64 on U.S. soil (or any soil other than the German variety for that matter) is a first in the history of the car. The thing has never been outside of Germany.
I just informed my wife that we’re going to Atlanta before June 20th. I got an “okay”, so I’m making plans!
Here are a couple of pictures from the exhibit:
If you want to read the full press release, you can access the PDF here: Allure Of The Automobile. Also the museum site can be seen here: High.org.
Awesome, I love displays like this. I went to the Ralph Lauren exhibit in Boston….jaw dropping. He had some Porsche representation (550 and a 959)
I was there!! Man, driving in that convoy sure was fun.
@Christophe – Seriously? That’s awesome. Have any pics from the event or from the museum that you’d like to share?
Are they restoring the type 64, it seems that it is just the body.
@James – No, it’s just a shell. More of a concept type of thing. No engine or anything.
Yes, I have pics. I just need to sort through them all LOL. I will email you a couple soon. I have pictures of each car on display!
Oh, and here is another video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPJNuaxrHIU
You can see me and my GF walking out of the museum at 2:18. hahah I am such a nerd.