A Closer Look: Aero Cars

When founded in 1925, Aero mainly produced airplanes. After a decline in sales, they began producing cars from 1928-1947; introducing their first car, the Aero 10, in 1929. The Type 10 was a low-priced car that the factory workers could build yet also drive themselves. (more…)

Now On Display: Tennessee Tubs ~ Porsches and Pictures

Our newest display features three Porsche 356s as well as photography by Tennessee Tubs member Bruce Sweetman. The Porsche 356s will be on exhibit until March 29, 2010 and are graciously loaned by members of the Tennessee Tubs.
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A Closer Look: The 1919 Leyat Helica Replica

Last week when we put up the story about our newest display, the 1919 Leyat Helica Replica, we received several requests for more detailed information and photos. Hope this helps to fill in more of the story. Enjoy!

Marcel Leyat was a degreed engineer who designed, built, and flew his first airplane in 1909. Leyat developed the belief that propeller-driven vehicles were the wave of the future, and in 1913, built his first propeller-driven car. He tested this 1913 car extensively, and in 1919 Leyat began production of the model you see here. (more…)

Celebrating 90 Years of Citroën

Join us for a new exhibit that celebrates the 90 year history of Citroën.

Eleven different Citroëns are featured that demonstrate the company’s innovative engineering practices from 1930-1980. Citroën was the first high volume manufacturer of front wheel drive cars and then developed the first cars with (more…)