BMW Art Cars in New York City
The BMW Art Cars have arrived in New York City and are on display in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall through April 6th, 2009. Walking into Vanderbilt Hall and seeing these cars is simply amazing. Most impressive is the burst of color, particularly the Roy Lichtenstein 320i and the Andy Warhol M1.
The exhibit is five cars in total. Included in the exhibit are the 1977 Group 5 Racing 320i painted by Roy Lichtenstein, the 1976 3.0 CSL painted by Frank Stella, the 1979 Group 4 Racing M1 painted by Andy Warhol, the 1986 635csi painted by R. Raushenberg, and the Z4 Roadster which was driven through wet paint on canvas-like surface to create a 30 by 40 foot. The Z4 painting was by artist Robin Rhode.
Following are some of our favorite shots of the cars.
1979 BMW M1 – Art Car by Andy Warhol
1976 3.0 CSL painted by Frank Stella:
We were so pleased to have the opportunity to view these cars. Next they are on to Mexico City, so hurry to Grand Central to see them before they speed off. And do tell, which BMW Art Car is your favorite?
Tags: 3.0 CSL, 320i, Art-Cars, ArtCars, BMW, BMW M1, Lichtenstein, Stella, Warhol
April 2nd, 2009 at 7:40 pm
SICK pictures Jake.. I wish I could by the 3.0 CSL
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Awesome pics!! Thanx for the info, trying to arrange a trip for sunday!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:16 am
@ EJ – yeah, i wonder what that would go for if it were auctioned at RM or Barrett-Jackson or some other such show?
@ Chris – it is definitely worth the trip.
April 4th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I’m GOING Sunday!! I can’t thank you enough for the info on it!!
October 30th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
My favourite is Roy Lichtenstein’s 320i. I wonder, have any of these cars actually seen the road?
October 30th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Cars are such an awesome medium for art, all the cars look superb
October 31st, 2009 at 8:21 am
@smith – for sure the 320 saw IMSA racing action and the BMW M1 raced at Le Mans, so yes, they have seen the road, if you can can believe it!
Aren’t they awesome!
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