The human need for music is undeniably strong. People have had the desire to cruise to music since the early 1900s, with the introduction of telegraphs, record players, tape decks, CD players, and radios. You may even find yourself enjoying a song while picking up speed. There have been many songs featuring specific cars and engines that have made cars cultural icons due to the popularity of the music. This exhibit celebrates select cars from the 1950s and 1960s that are forever linked to the music that topped the charts during that era. The exhibit will be on display from January 13, 2026 – May 3, 2026
CARS ON DISPLAY AND CORRESPONDING SONG AFFILIATION:
- 1903 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout, Savoy Collection
“In My Merry Oldsmobile” by Bill Murray - 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, Savoy Collection
“Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats - 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 409, On loan from Bel Air Holdings Collection, Jim Gebhardt, Roswell, GA
“409” by the Beach Boys - 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sport Roadster, Savoy Collection
“Fun, Fun, Fun” by the Beach Boys - 1965 Dodge A990 Sedan, On loan from the Makris Collection
“Little Old Lady (from Pasadena)” by Jan and Dean - 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans GTO, Savoy Collection, Generously Donated by Jim & Dudley Grove
“G.T.O.” by Ronny & the Daytonas
This exhibit, CarTUNES, is sponsored in part by Tom & Ann Earley
