1935 Hispano Suiza.

The 1925 Paris Exhibition, the kickoff of the entire movement, the centenary we’re celebrating this year, represents a convergence of consumer demand, manufacturing capability and industrial design, yet it had no automobile manufacturer display.  But themes introduced at the fair, incorporating design to everyday objects, had a profound influence on automobiles.  While Art Deco design influenced all manufactures in Europe and the States, we’re focusing today on France.  

From the strategic, investor driven demands that set the stage for the coachbuilt Delahayes to the mortality driven decisions motivating Andre Citroen, to the changes in global economics that ultimately ended the era, we'll gain insight into the unique convergence of demand, design and engineering incubating the Art Deco movement.  We'll focus on peak Art Deco, the 1930's and 1940's, the leaders, their achievements and their lasting influence on automobile design. 

Our speaker is John Roth, formerly of the Mullin Automotive Museum.

Our lecture will take place at Hagerty Social, a car club where we will have room to display some vintage cars for the enjoyment of our guests. The lecture will be repeated twice to maximize the number of attendees. Tickets will be offered to a 1:00 -2:30 PM or 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM session. In between the two sessions is a musical interlude (2:30 - 3:30 PM) for all attendees to enjoy mingling, viewing vintage cars and a live performance by EPC Jazz Group, playing favorites from the American Songbook.

Doors open for the 1:00pm lecture at 12:30pm. A musical interlude will take place from 2:30 - 3:30pm.

Tickets will be available soon.

Tickets are non-refundable.

Parking is free in the club’s private parking lot.