The car will be displayed alongside a collection of Calder’s jewellery which the artist designed between the 1920s and 1960s. The exhibition of the Calder car will be the first time one of the collection of 16 BMW Art Cars has been shown in Ireland.
In 1975 this Art Car designed by Alexander Calder was driven in the 24-hour race at Le Mans by the American Sam Posey as well as Jean Guichet and Hervé Poulain from France. It was the first and last time the car was used in racing. After seven hours the car had to give up due to a defective prop shaft. The car has been on display since then.
Exhibition opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.30pm (except Wednesday 10.30am to 5.30pm); Sunday and Bank Holidays 12 noon to 5.30pm; Monday and Good Friday (10 April) closed.
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