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Currently on Exhibit: 100 Years of Chevrolet;
featuring the History of Chevrolet 'Firsts' Exhibit
leaving Mid-March 2012

2011 marks the 100th anniversary of America's iconic
brand, Chevrolet, and in celebration of the momentous
occasion, America On Wheels will showcase an exhibit
of Chevrolet's firsts.
Coming Mid-March 2012: Cars That Were Stars
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| 1948 Tucker (#1013) featured in the 1988 movie
Tucker: A Man And His Dream- on display till April
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MAIN ENTRANCE In the 1950's, the big auto
manufacturers, and small private shops, one of a kind
show cars. The essence of these creations would often
show up on future production models. The style was
influenced by America's preoccupation with space exploration
and penchant for low, long and sleek automobiles with
abundant chrome. The talented designers of these show
cars often became household names. America On Wheels
celebrates these timeless beauties and the artisans
who created them.
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Lobby/Corridor Gallery
This gallery features an array of vehicles that have
a special relationship with their owners and the communities
in which they reside. From hotrods to sports cars,
from emergency vehicles to unique forms of personal
transportation, each of these vehicles hold a significance
all their own.
In the interactive exhibits, learn the stories behind
the other exhibits in the museum, have your photo
taken in the driver's seat of a mini-Indy racecar,
test your knowledge of auto-related locations in Allentown,
and learn how Mack Truck's uses their specialty vehicles
to strengthen our communities.
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South Gallery
This gallery features several examples of the
extensive array of trucks produced over sixty-eight
years by Mack Truck, Inc, including one of the first
models with an enclosed cab. Also included in this
gallery is an extensive collect of bikes, both motorized
and self-propelled.
In the interactive exhibits, practice driving your
own Mack truck, find out what type of vehicle you
are most naturally suited to, test your knowledge
of auto tools and their functions, hear audio of actual
Mack employees and truck drivers talk about their
experiences, and much more!
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North Gallery
This gallery features vehicles used for personal transportation
spanning over a century. Here you can view many of
America's "first" in automobile history, such as one
of the first American cars every made, an early electric
car, and the first type of car to be made by methods
of mass product. You can also see some of the most
recent options for versatile transportation available
today that get you out of the car and on the road!
In the interactive exhibits, be a sleuth and figure
out who actually built the first automobile, try to
figure out just what the differences are between a
car and a carriage, learn about how we might fuel
our vehicles in the future, and even design your own
car!
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Long Haul Room
The Regal & The Rusty
This exhibit showcases the Automotive Portrait
art of Bill Bravo featuring high-end classics along
side some rusty road veterans. On display now through
middle of January.
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