NORFOLK, VIRGINIA.- The Chrysler Museum of Art presents “La Bella Macchina: The Art of Ferrari” at the Norfolk Southern Large Changing Galleries and on view through July 20, 2003. Since the 1930s Enzo Ferrari and the company that bears his name have produced automobiles that are unsurpassed in the sophistication of their engineering and the elegance of their design. These seductive objects of desire embody the best of Italian style and craftsmanship. This spring the Museum will gather together 12 vintage Ferraris—the best of the best—for a landmark exhibition. La Bella Macchina: The Art of Ferrari is presented in part by SunTrust Bank and the City of Norfolk. La Bella Macchina will feature automobiles drawn from distinguished American and Canadian private collections. Together they encompass the entire range and history of the Ferrari. The earliest car in the show is a classic Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza from 1933—built by Enzo Ferrari before he founded his own company.
Other famous Ferraris on view include a 166 MM Barchetta, 375 “Indy”, 250 GTO, and 250 Testa Rossa. A unique 3-seat 365 P/2 Speciale and a rare 275 GTS NART Spyder will also be on view, as well as a dramatic 641/2 Formula One car from 1991. See what’s "In The Show" for a complete list.
The exhibition will also include a selection of 30 classic racing photographs by the celebrated Louis Klemantaski.
In addition to the City of Norfolk and SunTrust Bank, the following sponsors have generously contributed to bring La Bella Macchina to the Chrysler: First Virginia Bank–Hampton Roads, Checkered Flag, Givens, S. L. Nusbaum Realty Co., UBS PaineWebber, and the Sentara Medical Group’s Executive Evaluation Center. Additional support comes from The Meridian Group and the Virginia Arts Festival. Several individual donors also have contributed to this landmark exhibition. For a full listing, please visit our sponsor page.