Iconic ‘wheels’ a feast for the eyes

1952 Mercedes 300 SL. The Collection of Bruce R. McCaw. Photography: Bill Pack / V-12 Enterprises.

On view at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, “Legends of Speed” is the first major exhibition of racing cars presented at the Museum.

 

More than 20 legendary cars by Maserati, Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Ford and more are featured in this landmark exhibition, which is an unprecedented collection of cars driven by some of the greatest drivers in the history of racing, including A.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney and Stirling Moss.

Featured cars have won many of the world’s most iconic races, including Le Mans, the Indianapolis 500 and the Italian Grand Prix. They were loaned to the Museum by internationally recognized collectors from Arizona and across the United States.

This exhibit offers an unparalleled opportunity for Museum guests to experience and learn about some of the most successful and famous racecars of all time.

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