Nostalgic depictions of America in the 1950s and ’60s often feature the iconic look of classic cars with extravagant tailfins, chrome plating, and whitewall tires. The automobile went through a period of decadent design that celebrated the car as an object of art, beyond a means of transportation. The new exhibition “Fabulous Fins” at the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville features stunning examples from the ’50s and ’60s.
The show is on view through April 2, and the Savoy Museum’s director of curatorial services, Bruce Patton, joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about the impressive collection of vintage cars on display.
Interview highlights:
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