Originally on display June 14 – September 1, 2014
All the roads in Brazil, Germany, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Sweden, and France combined would not equal the length of America’s roadways. There are 4,092,729 miles of roads in the United States. No wonder the road trip, whether completed on the saddle of a motorcycle or in the confines of a car, is an essential American experience.
Brooks Stevens House Car: This recently-restored late 1930s house car sits on a modified truck chassis, and is powered by a 1930s Ford flathead engine. It has all of the comforts of home, including a dinette, bed, and a galley kitchen with sink and icebox cabinet. (On loan from a private collection)