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135M Competition Coupe (1936) – The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston will host an exhibition of automobiles that are so beautifully sculpted, they can best described as works of art.
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KJ Streamline Motorcycle (1930) – There will be 14 cars and 3 motorcycles on display.
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H6B Dubonnet "Xenia" Coupe (1938) – All the automobiles featured were created during the Art Deco period.
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Twelve Model 1106 (1934) – The exhibition runs from Feb 21 thru May 30.
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Type 46 Semi‑profile Coupe (1929) – The Art Deco movement reached its peak between the first and second world wars.
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BMW R7 Concept Motorcycle (1934) – According to the Museum of Fine Arts Director Gary Tinterow, this time period is "one of the most creative eras for international design in all mediums."
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T150C‑SS Teardrop Coupe (1938) – Its aesthetic influence can be seen across fashion, architecture, design and autos industries of the time.
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Indian Motorcycle, Chief (1940) – For car and motorcycle construction, the Art Deco movement introduced elegant curves and shiny metal bodies.
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Tatra, T97 (1938) – Several cars from the Art Deco era adopted a 'teardrop' form: a streamlined aesthetic that aids in aerodynamics.
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Auburn Automobile Company, Model 810 "Armchair" Beverly Sedan (1936) – Finer details such as grills, hood ornaments and windows were inspired by airplanes.
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Imperial Model C‑2 Airflow Coupe (1935) – According to the event's curator Cindi Strauss, "transportation design in the first half of the 20th century affords numerous opportunities to study the global influence of style."
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Type C27 Aérosport Coupe (1934) – Many of the vehicles included in the exhibition are one-of-a-kind models.
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Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster (1934) – This vehicle was designed for the president of Ford Motor Company, Edsel B. Ford. It is the only one ever made.
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Stout Motor Car Company, Scarab (1936) – This rare vehicle is described as a living area on wheels. It includes movable seats and a backseat that folds into a couch.
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Stout Motor Car Company, Scarab (1936) – The Scarab is described as the precursor to the modern day minivan.
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Delahye, 135MS Roadster (1937) – This stylish vehicle features a leather interior and carpet by luxury French fashion brand, Hermès.
