{"id":497454,"date":"2018-03-28T11:17:50","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T18:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=56786"},"modified":"2024-12-02T20:48:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T20:48:12","slug":"mullin-museum-to-salute-french-coachbuilders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/mullin-museum-to-salute-french-coachbuilders\/","title":{"rendered":"Mullin Museum to Salute French Coachbuilders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mullin Museum founder Peter Mullin\u2019s affection for French culture is no secret to anyone in this industry, and it will once again be on display at his Oxnard, California, facility beginning April 14. Entitled \u201c<em>L\u2019\u00e9poque des Carrossiers<\/em>: The Art and Times of the French Coachbuilders,\u201d this new display will showcase the finest and most renowned sculpture, artifacts and vehicles from the Museum\u2019s permanent collection, each representing the skill and unparalleled craftsmanship of the most esteemed French master coachbuilders.<\/p>\n<p>The Era of Coachbuilding was marked by elegantly designed and handcrafted automobile bodies that were commissioned by society\u2019s most prominent members, using artisans and visionaries to craft bespoke works of rolling art. \u201c<em>L\u2019\u00e9poque des Carrossiers<\/em>\u201d will explore the greatest vehicles of this genre, highlighting the works of preeminent French builders such as Bugatti, Citroen, De Villars, Figoni and Falaschi, Henri Chapron, Henri Labourdette, Million, Guiet &amp; Cie., Pourtout, Jacques Saoutchik, Vanvooren and Gabriel Voisin.<\/p>\n<p>Guests will instantly recognize the 2018 \u201cBest of the Best\u201d winner \u2014 the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, which was designed by Jean Bugatti, as well as the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS \u201cGoutte d&#8217;Eau\u201d (teardrop). The teardrop was designed by Joseph Figoni and was named \u201cBest of the Best\u201d in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Museum patrons will also find other Concours-winning vehicles such as the 1938 Dubonnet Hispano-Suiza H6B \u201cXenia\u201d by Jacques Saoutchik, the revolutionary 1934 Voisin Type C27 A\u00e9rosport Coupe, the 1939 Delahaye Type 165 Cabriolet by Figoni and Falashci, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur new exhibit will showcase the sublime beauty and artistry of France\u2019s finest coachbuilt cars,\u201d said Peter Mullin. \u201cThe display highlights the nuanced details and elegant craftsmanship that define and distinguish each of the coachbuilders from one another. The elegant cars paired with their rich and diverse stories will create a captivating educational experience on the coachbuilt genre.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>L\u2019\u00e9poque des Carrossiers<\/em>\u201d will open to the public on April 14, and be preceded by a media day event at the museum on Thursday, April 12. To purchase tickets or learn more about the Mullin Automotive Museum, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/mullinautomotivemuseum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mullinautomotivemuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mullin Museum founder Peter Mullin\u2019s affection for French culture is no secret to anyone in this industry, and it will once again be on display at his Oxnard, California, facility beginning April 14. Entitled \u201cL\u2019\u00e9poque des Carrossiers: The Art and Times of the French Coachbuilders,\u201d this new display will showcase the finest and most renowned sculpture, artifacts and vehicles from the Museum\u2019s permanent collection, each representing the skill and unparalleled craftsmanship of the most esteemed French master coachbuilders. 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