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LeMay Collections

1961 Imperials
Design Notes

1961-63 Imperial: Ode to Virgil Exner’s neo-classical excesses

November 22, 2023 Steve 3

(EXPANDED FROM 3/19/2021) Virgil Exner was a champion of neo-classical styling throughout his career. His best designs were arguably a handful of 1950s Chrysler show cars but his most influential work didn’t come until later. […]

1937 Cord 812 headlight
Random Shots

A sleepy-eyed 1937 Cord 812

November 11, 2021 Steve 0

(UPDATED 10/17/2017) One of the retractable headlights on this is a 1937 Cord 812 Westchester four-door was half open when I last photographed the car at the LeMay Collections at Marymount. Go here for background […]

1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Photo Essay

Mid-1930s-to-70s design evolution shown at LeMay event

January 1, 2020 Steve 0

As usual, this year’s LeMay annual car show offered an eclectic mix of cars and trucks. In addition to the nonprofit organization’s private collection, owners displayed their own vehicles. And if you timed it right, […]

1956 Plymouth Fury
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LeMay at Marymount hosts 42nd annual show

August 10, 2019 Steve Comments Off on LeMay at Marymount hosts 42nd annual show

The LeMay Collections at Marymount are open year-round, but the best time to go is arguably on the day of its annual car show and auction. This year’s all-day event will be held on Saturday, […]

Early-80s Avanti
Design Notes

Avanti: Looking forward, looking backward

February 4, 2017 Steve 0

A circa 1987 Avanti coupe still looks remarkably contemporary even though the basic design was roughly a quarter-century old when this car was built. This photograph highlight’s the Avanti’s Coke-bottle curves. I’d suggest that the […]

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