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1952 Chet Herbert "Beast III" Streamliner

First streamliner to have its body designed in a wind tunnel.

Chrysler Hemi powered, built by Chet Herbert.

Fastest single-engine car in American in 1952, topping 235 mph.

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Mormon Meteor III

Set more long distance land speed records than any other car in history.

Still holds 12 records today.

Hand crafted with a Curtis Conquerer aircraft V-12 engine.

Built by Augie Duesenberg, also the last Duesenberg ever built.

Driven by Ab Jenkins.

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Jaguar XK-SS

One of just 16 built, this model was designed by British aerodynamacist Malcolm Sayer.

This particular automobile was originally owned by Hollywood film star Steve McQueen, who reportedly took delight in terrorizing sections of Mulholland Drive.

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UMFA Presents

Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile

June 2 - September 16, 2012

 

Explore the art of the automobile in Speed, a special exhibition featuring nineteen of the world's finest and fastest cars. Showcasing a century of legends on wheels, it's sure to get your art-loving engines revving.

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Don't miss your chance to see these four-wheeled masterpieces firsthand. Tickets to Speed can be purchased in advance on the SmithsTix website, at the UMFA, or at various SmithsTix locations.

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