ArtCenter College of Design’s Oct. 20 Event Will Celebrate Car Designers

by Cyndi Paceley Pasadena, CA — The College’s Oct. 20 Car Classic serves as a reminder that behind every beautifully designed car is an innovative and talented designer — one most likely educated at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, now celebrating the 71st anniversary of its Transportation Design program.



Photo: Juan Posada (ArtCenter Car Classic)

More than just another high-profile car show, this annual event showcases the very best in industrial design, along with the College’s strong ties to the automotive industry and the achievements of its alumni.

This year’s Car Classic features unique, custom and specially-built vehicles that will include early coachbuilt cars, custom hot rods and motorcycles, concept cars, bespoke supercars and specially modified vehicles from all eras — classic to modern to concept — that represent the finest examples of original automotive design.

Get the event schedule that includes tours of ArtCenter’s design studios, 3D rapid prototyping facilities and galleries, plus opportunities to meet numerous innovative auto designers.