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Greetings!
Welcome to our Blackhawk Automotive Museum April newsletter. Each month we look forward to sharing with you news and information about the Museum, and also events and activities that we are involved with.
On St. Patrick's Day, the Blackhawk Museum was privileged to be a founding participant at the Ventura Farms Inaugural Invitational Concours. Hosted by David Murdoch at his private estate, this exclusive new Southern California event was held to benefit the Westlake Village Park and YMCA.
The Museum showed a 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Vesters & Neirinck Coupe, and a 1937 Bentley 4.1/4 Liter Carlton Two-Seat Open Tourer at this impressive new event, and we look forward to the 2014 event.
On April 7th Blackhawk Automotive Museum and Blackhawk Plaza hosted our 'First Sundays Cars & Coffee' launch event as an opportunity for car enthusiasts from throughout the Bay Area to share their favorite rides. We would like to thank all those who participated as we had 98 cars show up.
Ranging from classic cars and vintage sports cars, through 50's American and contemporary exotic cars, there was something for everyone to enjoy and talk about. We look forward to making next month's event bigger and better and welcome all car enthusiasts.
As we prepare for the Blackhawk Museum's 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are asking Museum visitors to share their favorite photos taken from the past 25 years. Please submit photos to; Photo25@BlackhawkMuseum.org.
We will also be posting photos and images from the Museum's first 25 years on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter pages and our Museum website. We invite you to follow us as we share the many new events and activities at the Museum throughout the year, and as we look back over our first 25 years.
Please come and visit us as we look forward to the opportunity of seeing you during our 25th Anniversary Year.
With regards,
Timothy McGrane
Executive Director
25th Anniversary Partnership Opportunities Available |
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Feature Museum Exhibit
1936 Duesenberg Model SJ Bohman & Schwartz Convertible Sedan
This supercharged Duesenberg was custom built by noted coachbuilders Bohman & Schwartz for the former owner of the New York Yankees, Henry J. (Bob) Topping Jr., a millionaire and socialite who was married to actress Lana Turner.
Bohman & Schwartz of Pasadena, California, was founded in 1932 by Christian Bohman and Maurice Schwartz - both of whom had previously been employed by the renowned coach building firm of Walter M. Murphy at the same Pasadena location.
Bohman & Schwartz design trademarks included skirted rear fenders, sloping painted radiator shells and lowered raked windshields. This example also has distinctive headlamps and tail lamps and sloping running boards that enhance the flowing lines of the body design.
Powered by the famed in-line eight cylinder 420 cu.in Duesenberg engine, this unique convertible sedan has a rear windscreen which is mounted on a folding, leather covered deck that functions as a dual cowl when in the raised position, and then folds compactly and concealed within a paneled compartment in the seat back. The car has a disappearing top and an elegant diamond-tufted leather interior.
This car is one of three Duesenbergs currently on display at the Museum. |
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Events - 'Americana' 200 Years of American Music
The Danville Community Band presents its twelfth annual Blackhawk Museum concert. Comprised of volunteers from Danville and surrounding areas, the program includes show tunes, marches, and music from movies that traces American history. Members have varied musical backgrounds, represent many professions and range in age from 13 to 80 years. They are dedicated musicians who have a common interest in playing music and improving their skills while having fun.
In addition to the musical 'standards' written for concert band, their repertoire includes contemporary, classical, patriotic, pop, marches and Broadway show tunes.
Sunday, April 14 - 2:00pm |
Events - Blackhawk 'First Sundays CARS & COFFEE'
Blackhawk Museum together with Blackhawk Plaza, the East Bay's premier shopping experience, host a monthly Cars & Coffee event for car enthusiats throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Held on the First Sunday of each month, starting at 8am, the Plaza & Museum welcomes all car owners and enthusiasts.
Next Cars & Coffee - May 5th & June 2nd
You bring the cars ... and we'll bring the coffee
Make plans to attend our Annual Father's Day Car Show on June 16th |
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About Blackhawk Automotive Museum
The Blackhawk Automotive Museum, located in Blackhawk Plaza, Danville, California, opened in August 1988 to fulfill its mission of ensuring that significant automotive treasures blending art, technology, culture and history would be exhibited for public enjoyment and educational enrichment. Founded by a partnership between benefactor Ken Behring and Don Williams, the Museum houses a rotating collection of 90 one-of-a-kind custom coachwork classic cars, limited production and concept automobiles across two galleries in a spectacular 100,000 square-foot multi-level architectural masterpiece. The Blackhawk Automotive Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and is open year round Wednesday through Sunday and most major holidays.
To Imagine.... To Dream.... To Inspire....
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