Talk on American Power Cars

Talk on American Power Cars

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To compliment the Celebration of American Power exhibition and seated talk in Millennium, Volunteer Tony Condon will lead a tour starting from our Visitor Service Desk located in Museum foyer.  The tour will take a closer look at American Power Cars.  There will be informal daily talks at 11.15 and 14.15 within the American Collection.  Stay all day and enjoy both the morning and afternoon sessions.

“America has always had a reputation for producing large and powerful motorcars, particularly from the 1950s to 1970s.  Indeed, a new breed of super-powerful car, the ‘Muscle car’, appeared on US roads during this time. But is bigger always better? 

A strong sense of national self-confidence, post-war wealth fuelling a demand for consumer products together with a great road system and cheap, abundant fuel meant that American car manufacturers such as Ford, Chrysler and General Motors gave car buyers what they wanted…or what they thought they wanted.”

Please sign up on arrival to the Museum at the desk, this tour is limited to 20 people and is free with the entry admission.

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