Phoenix Art Museum preps for Legends of Speed exhibit

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By: Vintage Motorsport | October 18, 2019 4:41 AM


Nov. 3 marks the opening of Phoenix Art Museum’s first major exhibition of racing cars — Legends of Speed — showcasing a selection of more than 20 cars spanning six decades and driven by some of the greatest drivers in the history of racing, including A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney and Sir Stirling Moss.

The display will include winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Indianapolis 500 and the Italian Grand Prix; featured marques will include Maserati, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Ford and Bugatti. The museum will be the sole venue for this exhibition that runs through March 15, 2020.

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“Legends of Speed will enable our community to explore the artistry and design of these iconic cars while learning about some of the greatest races and race car drivers in history,” said Gilbert Vicario, the museum’s Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs and the Selig Family Chief Curator. “This exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience many of the world’s most famous and successful race cars all in one place.”

It was inspired by the success of the 2007 museum exhibit 2007 Curves of Steel — the first art exhibition to explore the impact and influence of streamlining on American and European 20th century automobile design.

 

A Look Inside the Phoenix Art Museum’s Legends of Speed Exhibit

by VM Staff

Phoenix, AZ — Last Friday, members of the media were invited to a preview of the Legends of Speed exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum prior to the opening on November 3rd. The event offered attendees a glimpse at the anticipated exhibit and, of course, amazing and significant race cars from throughout motor racing history.

The Revs Institute’s 1967 Gurney Eagle F1 is sure to be a favorite amongst attendees. Photo: Ryan Casillas

Former Indy “500” driver Lyn St. James was on hand to give a guided tour of the exhibit. Here she is giving background on this 1927 Bugatti Type 35B, chassis 4863.

Photo: Ryan Casillas

The exhibit was formed to showcase race cars from not only every era of racing, but also including different racing series examples as well. Take for example, A.J. Foyt’s 1961 Trevis Offy roadster – his first Indy 500 winner.

Photo: Ben Thrasher

And this 1,100hp 1973 Porsche 917/30. Two cars that are fantastic to see in one place together.

Photo: Ryan Casillas

 

There are two 24 Hours of Le Mans winners at the exhibit including a 1929 Bentley (not pictured) and this 1968 Ford GT40 (s/n 1075) driven to two 24 Hour Le Mans wins—in 1968 by Pedro Rodríguez and Lucien Bianchi, and Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver in 1969.



Photo: Ben Thrasher





1956 Maserati 250F No. 2525 Photo: Ben Thrasher





Photo: Ryan Casillas





1958 MK1 Scarab Photo: Ryan Casillas

 

Gurney’s 1967 Eagle Photo: Ben Thrasher

There really is something for everyone at the exhibit and it’s sure to attract enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike. It runs through March 15, 2020 and tickets/more information can be found here at the Phoenix Art Museum’s website.

 

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Exhibition Details

Location:Steele Gallery

Dates:November 3, 2019
to March 15, 2020

THE ART OF RACING COMES TO PHOENIX.

Legends of Speed is the first major exhibition of racing cars presented at Phoenix Art Museum. Open now through March 15, the landmark exhibition features more than 20 legendary cars by Maserati, Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Ford, and more, an unprecedented collection of cars driven by some of the greatest drivers in the history of racing, including A.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney, and Stirling Moss.

Featured cars have won many of the world’s most iconic races, including Le Mans, the Indianapolis 500, and the Italian Grand Prix, and were loaned to the Museum by internationally recognized collectors from Arizona and across the United States. Legends of Speed offers an unparalleled opportunity for Museum guests to experience and learn about some of the most successful and famous racecars of all time.

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1952 Mercedes 300 SL. The Collection of Bruce R. McCaw. Photography: Bill Pack / V-12 Enterprises.

Legends of Speed is organized by Phoenix Art Museum. It is made possible through the generosity of Melani and Rob Walton, through The Rob and Melani Walton Foundation, Susan and Carter Emerson, Carl & Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation, Joan Cremin Exhibition Endowment, Laurie and Budd Florkiewicz, Jackson Family Foundation, APS, and OUTFRONT Media. Additional support is provided by Sonia and John Breslow, Nancy and Najeeb Kahn, Del and Sharron Lewis, and narrativeTM and Berkley One® . It is also made possible through the generosity of the Museum's Circles of Support and Museum Members.

ADMISSION

Free for Members, veterans and active-duty Military, and youth aged 5 and under.

General Admission:
$23 — Adults
$20 — Senior Citizens (Ages 65+)
$18 — Students (with ID)
$14 — Youth (Ages 6-17)

All exhibitions are included with General Admission.

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Voluntary-Donation Hours

This exhibition is open to the public for $8 (adult) / $5 (youth) during voluntary-donation, pay-what-you-wish hours from 3–9 pm each Wednesday, from 6–10 pm on the first Friday of each month, and from noon–5 pm on the second Sunday of each month through December 2019.

Group Sales

Interested in coming as a group? For group sales information, click here.




PREVIEW EVENTS


The pARTy in the Garden Gala
Saturday, November 2 6:30 pm
This year's annual fundraiser will honor Ellen and Howard Katz. Gala guests will also enjoy the exclusive premiere of Legends of Speed, the Museum’s first exhibition exploring the artistry and design of race cars, and a special 60th-anniversary exhibition on view in the Museum’s Katz Wing.


The afterpARTy
Saturday, November 2 9 pm
Tickets include an exclusive late-night viewing of Legends of Speed from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm. More information available here.


RELATED PROGRAMS




Circles Exhibition Preview: Legends of Speed
Sunday, November 3 10 am
This is an exclusive event for Circles of Support donors. Not a Circles member? Join here!


Member Night: Legends of Speed
Tuesday, November 5 5:30 pm
This is an exclusive event for Museum Members (including Circles of Support donors). Not a Museum member? Join here!


Inside the Cactus Derby with Car Collector Ted Davis
Saturday, November 9 1 pm


60th Anniversary Weekend (with reduced general admission and special-exhibition pricing)
Saturday, November 16 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, November 17 10 am to 7 pm
Monday, November 18 noon to 5 pm


Speed Sisters (A film by Amber Fares)
Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 15 1pm


Public Lecture: Lyn St. James, Racing Legend
Saturday, February 1 1 pm

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Media Contact: Margaree Bigler, Marketing and Communications Manager, margaree.bigler@phxart.org

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1954 Lancia D24. Private Collection. Photography: Bill Pack / V-12 Enterprises. / 1952 Mercedes 300 SL, 1952 The Collection of Bruce R. McCaw. Photography: Bill Pack / V-12 Enterprises.

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