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Reviving Salvador Dalí’s Rainy Taxi at the Dali Museum in St Pete, FL
Salvador Dalí, the grandmaster of surrealism, was celebrated for his eccentric and thought-provoking creations. Among his most playful works was the "Rainy Taxi," first unveiled at the 1938 International Surrealist Exhibition in Paris. But the Rainy Taxi's journey didn’t end there. Dalí recreated it in New York in 1939 and later in his hometown of Figueres, Spain, using his own prized Cadillac. The original installation in Paris featured a vintage taxi, modified to rain inside, drenching mannequins seated in the car. The effect was both shocking and humorous, turning the familiar into the fantastical-a true embodiment of surrealism’s unexpected juxtapositions.
In a tribute to Dalí's genius, the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum has collaborated with the Dalí Museum in St. Pete, Florida, to revive this iconic piece of surrealism. The result? The "Rainy Rolls," a modern-day homage that carries forward the spirit of Dalí's original creation.
The centerpiece of this revival is a 1933 Rolls-Royce Sedanca. Instead of real rain, Alain Cerf, founder of the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, devised an innovative rain panel system that creates the illusion of rain inside the car without causing any damage. The result is a surrealist illusion-a rain shower on wheels-perfectly encapsulating Dalí’s vision.
Peer through the window, and you’ll find yourself in Dalí’s world, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and where rain inside a car is just the beginning of the journey.
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'Hoods Up Week' at St Pete Automobile Museum
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Hoods Up Week returns to the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, FL on Sunday, September 8th! This popular and exciting week-long event offers visitors the opportunity to explore the mechanics of our unique collection of cars by seeing under the hoods. Hoods Up Week is included with admission to the Museum and runs from September 8th & 9th and 11th - 15th. We look forward to seeing you!
Hoods Up Week returns Sunday, September 8th!
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This popular and exciting week-long event offers visitors the opportunity to explore the mechanics of our unique collection of cars by seeing under the hoods. Hoods Up Week is included with admission to the Museum and runs from September 8th & 9th and 11th - 15th. We look forward to seeing you!
1937 Peugeot Darl'Mat - Museum Peeks
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Tag along with Keegan and Andy for a closer look at our 1937 Peugeot Darl'Mat - The very first car in the collection at Tampa Bay Automobile Museum.
1965 Chevrolet Corvair - Museum Peeks
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When Ed Cole was made Chief Engineer of Chevy, one of the first things he did was set up a research and development department. Cole was convinced that there was a growing market for smaller cars, especially those with unusual engineering. The Corvair was sure to impress with its air-cooled, rear engine. The trick was convincing the President of General Motors, Harlow Curtice - who believed tha...
How Sleeve Valve Engines Work Willys Cutaway
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How Sleeve Valve Engines Work Willys Cutaway
1929 TRACTA A at Le Mans
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Credit to Peter Auto and their excellent execution and You Tube coverage of the 2023 Le Mans Classic.
1974 Alpine-Renault A110
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1974 Alpine-Renault A110
1974 ALPINE-RENAULT TEST DRIVE
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1974 ALPINE-RENAULT TEST DRIVE
FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison Reports from the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum
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Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum. As she stepped into our world, Mariah’s enthusiasm was palpable, capturing the essence of what makes our museum a true gem in Tampa Bay. Her report highlighted the depth and diversity of our collection, as well as the exciting developments happening under our new director, Daniel Carpenter. A J...
Discover Automotive History with the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum's New Member Archive
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Exclusive Access to a Rich Automotive Legacy The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum is thrilled to introduce our new Member Archive! For just $25, you can unlock a treasure trove of exclusive photos, videos, and historical documents that delve deep into the world of automotive history. This 12-month membership offers a unique opportunity to explore the stories behind our remarkable car collection and ...
WTSP Brightside 3/10/23 Part 2
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Learn about the Cugnot, Benz, and Societe Parisienne, which are several three-wheeled vehicles in our collection!
WTSP Brightside 3/10/23
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WTSP Brightside 3/10/23
Behind the scenes. Fox 13 reel
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Behind the scenes. Fox 13 reel
ABC Action News Fathers Day 2023
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ABC Action News Fathers Day 2023
Discover Engineering Marvels at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum | St Pete, Clearwater, Tampa
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Discover Engineering Marvels at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum | St Pete, Clearwater, Tampa
St Pete Museum Honors the Engineers Behind Vintage, Rare Automobiles
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St Pete Museum Honors the Engineers Behind Vintage, Rare Automobiles
1975 Citroën GS Birotor
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1975 Citroën GS Birotor
RAINY TAXI DALI
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RAINY TAXI DALI
Mathis VL 333 and Claveau 56 Prototype
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Mathis VL 333 and Claveau 56 Prototype
Fardier de Cugnot - The Chariot of Fire
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Fardier de Cugnot - The Chariot of Fire
Fardier de Cugnot - World's First Automobile 1770
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Fardier de Cugnot - World's First Automobile 1770
Fardier de Cugnot at The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival
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Fardier de Cugnot at The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival
1968 Ford Zephyr AWD & ABS - Museum Peeks Ep.11
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1968 Ford Zephyr AWD & ABS - Museum Peeks Ep.11
"Mimille" The Mystery Racer
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"Mimille" The Mystery Racer
TRACTA A LEAVING THE PITS
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TRACTA A LEAVING THE PITS
1982 DMC DELOREAN - Museum Peeks Episode 10
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1982 DMC DELOREAN - Museum Peeks Episode 10
1964 Studebaker Avanti R2 - Museum Peeks Episode 9
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1964 Studebaker Avanti R2 - Museum Peeks Episode 9
1952 Delahaye 235 - Museum Peeks Episode 8
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1952 Delahaye 235 - Museum Peeks Episode 8
1951 Salmson S4E - Museum Peeks Episode 7
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1951 Salmson S4E - Museum Peeks Episode 7

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @besafe9
    @besafe9 7 днів тому

    This car is more closely related to a train locomotive than it is to any modern car.

  • @besafe9
    @besafe9 7 днів тому

    The large white resistor under the car could be a Dynamic Braking Resistor. You can slow down a car, elevator, or crane by letting the weight load overdrive the electric motor, turning it into a generator. Generators convert kinetic energy, motion, into electrical energy. For that to work, you must use that electrical energy. Regenerative Braking can use that energy to recharge a battery, unless the battery has a full charge already. Dynamic Braking feeds that energy to a resistor, which converts and dissipates that energy as heat. You can do both. In 1916, they probably used Dynamic Braking. I taught this stuff at Dunwoody in Minnesota, and now volunteer at the Forney Museum in Denver. We have a 1916 Detroit Electric car, similar to the one Clara Ford drove.

  • @vincentriquier7271
    @vincentriquier7271 2 місяці тому

    😀😻

  • @vincentriquier7271
    @vincentriquier7271 2 місяці тому

    😀❤

  • @alexsey200095
    @alexsey200095 2 місяці тому

    Diesel or gasoline?

  • @90FF1
    @90FF1 2 місяці тому

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Next visit to Tampa Bay area, I'll be there!

  • @captlazer5509
    @captlazer5509 3 місяці тому

    Rear engine cars inherently swing out in a turn if not properly driven. This is why Porsche tried to kill the 911. Later the Corvair got the Stinger package, which had more scoot. Beautiful example of the Corvair convertible.

    • @waynemcmullen1933
      @waynemcmullen1933 3 дні тому

      Not true, they drive like any other vehicle. Only when you drive them beyond what they were designed for do you notice the rear engine. I’ve been driving them for over forty years . Daily at one time. I have a 63 spyder convertible , this one is turbo charged. It also has the swing axle rear suspension that got such a bad rep. Drives just fine.

    • @captlazer5509
      @captlazer5509 3 дні тому

      @waynemcmullen1933 you've owned a 1:64 scale hotwheel for 40 years, maybe. It's simple physics. I've owned rear engine cars. Put a lot of weight on one side of a car, and it's going to change the driving dynamics. Whether it's a sports car or a pickup truck full of lumber.

  • @hervedykmans6102
    @hervedykmans6102 3 місяці тому

    Check the timing and the coil!

  • @cecilkimber1476
    @cecilkimber1476 3 місяці тому

    I visited yesterday for the first time. What an amazing place and this car was my favourite. John was a wealth of knowledge about many of the vehicles. Thanks for preserving and using these.

  • @anderspedersen7488
    @anderspedersen7488 3 місяці тому

    Little great car!

  • @seanjarnigan8978
    @seanjarnigan8978 4 місяці тому

    I've been trying to understand what's going on here for like 20 mins. I event looked at entz patents but I guess I'm dumb. Is it just a generator set on the crank and a motor on the "driven" end sharing a shaft and case?

  • @hendrienel2259
    @hendrienel2259 5 місяців тому

    Car museum

  • @Modeltnick
    @Modeltnick 7 місяців тому

    On display in St. Petersburg Florida.

  • @deborahsrichardson6295
    @deborahsrichardson6295 7 місяців тому

    Jay Leno has one. They are beautiful

  • @juliocesarmonsalvo7442
    @juliocesarmonsalvo7442 9 місяців тому

    Excellent video

  • @BIGBADWOOD
    @BIGBADWOOD 10 місяців тому

    SORRY..... WRONG ! STUDEBAKER WAS NOT THE FIRST AMERICAN CAR WITH DISC BRAKES ....Crosley is unquestionably the first American manufacturer,Crosley 1949 was the first auto manufacturer to offer modern-style disc brakes on a production automobile The Indiana-built 1949 Crosley was fitted with Goodyear/Hawley disc brakes on all four wheels. the calipers, initially designed for airplanes

  • @citroen-fan
    @citroen-fan 10 місяців тому

    First, really deal with the car and read everything about it, then drive the car so that nothing breaks! This applies most importantly to the height of the chassis when driving!!! The GS is too high here!!! The rear wheels have to be covered by the body up to the rim, then the ride height is correct. This shouldn't happen to a car museum. You should keep the cars in good condition and not cause them to break down due to a lack of knowledge. The poor Citroen GS Birotor from Luxembourg.😢

  • @citroen-fan
    @citroen-fan 10 місяців тому

    The name “Birotor” is written together and not separated with a hyphen. That's what it says on the type plate on the trunk lid... First read it, then write it correctly in the video name... This will probably be the only GS Birotor in the USA!? Take good care of it and don't drive it broken because it's at the wrong height! There are no more spare parts!!!

  • @metalufo9708
    @metalufo9708 11 місяців тому

    Thats very bad , theres no power ,you clearly seen that in the video

  • @algiefeatherstonehaugh1091
    @algiefeatherstonehaugh1091 11 місяців тому

    That's a very bouncy ride for a GS.

  • @_hichem_02
    @_hichem_02 11 місяців тому

    سيارة جميلة

  • @traxions
    @traxions 11 місяців тому

    I think that the car is not in the right height……you will destroy the suspension

    • @essenceoftheanimal
      @essenceoftheanimal 11 місяців тому

      booo

    • @yorkshirepud3030
      @yorkshirepud3030 11 місяців тому

      Your right, I think it's set on the service height which will give the car a very firm ride.

    • @grahamfunnell5590
      @grahamfunnell5590 11 місяців тому

      Agreed. I had one of these. The ride shouldn't be that hard and bouncy. They are kinda cool and quirky cars with some innovative features. It's a shame the rotted away so easily in the UK climate.

    • @bennyhannover9361
      @bennyhannover9361 11 місяців тому

      Yes it should be adjusted so that at least a third of the rear wheels is covered.

    • @bennyhannover9361
      @bennyhannover9361 11 місяців тому

      The car has a similar version of the twin rotor engine used in NSU Ro 80 … both companies are founders of Comotor a jointventure company to develop rotary engines according to Felix Wankel‘s Patent..

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers Рік тому

    Automatic spark advance was way ahead of it’s time

  • @mauriceupton1474
    @mauriceupton1474 Рік тому

    Not to shabby for 1916 technology...pity it's taken 107 years to get hybrids

  • @merellgilman6355
    @merellgilman6355 Рік тому

    P r o m o s m 🎶

  • @trojanthedog
    @trojanthedog Рік тому

    I want one!

  • @juaerez69
    @juaerez69 Рік тому

    Isn’t it astounding that the 9A got a stated 40 mpg? Interesting we haven’t really improved on that today. Fascinating automobile.

    • @barbadolid5170
      @barbadolid5170 Рік тому

      why think when you can just copycat others' thoughts. At slow road speeds (60-70Km/h) many cars from the 90s on outperform those 40mpg (almost 6l/100km), and even cruising at 120km/h you find modern petrol engines with a lot of punch doing around 5l/100km

    • @nkronert
      @nkronert Рік тому

      I was looking into this claim, but it is hard to find some actual numbers. I found a PDF that mentioned a speed of 20mph somewhere. While, given this video, it looks like the car could drive faster than that, best fuel consumption is hardly ever reached at top speed, as air resistance increases with about the square of the air velocity. I saw that a world record for a "normal" car was set by a Honda Jazz at over 95 mpg, whereas the average fuel consumption is advertised at around 60 mpg at modern speeds.

  • @BackroadExploits
    @BackroadExploits Рік тому

    Nice! Did you have the urge to drive it on the wrong side of the road? Innovative tech for it's day for sure!

  • @clarkkent4994
    @clarkkent4994 Рік тому

    When did that say that? Lmao

  • @theinspiringengineer-scien6393

    So its like my Prius then :D :D

    • @yankeedoodle7693
      @yankeedoodle7693 Рік тому

      except that one cell in the pack wont go bad and take the whole car down with it

    • @napierpaxman
      @napierpaxman Рік тому

      @@yankeedoodle7693 400,000 miles and still counting - not gone bad yet ;)

    • @SolarWebsite
      @SolarWebsite Рік тому

      @@yankeedoodle7693 That doesn't happen in a Prius either. My 240k km Gen2 Prius is running like new. And if even one cell, or even a couple of cells, were to go bad, it's not too expensive to have one block (not the entire battery) replaced. Best car I've ever had.

  • @stevenbeach748
    @stevenbeach748 Рік тому

    Jeez you don’t see those too often. Congratulations

  • @drakbar5957
    @drakbar5957 Рік тому

    Great acquisition! Avanti had discs up front and drums in the rear. Studebaker’s hope was Avanti would stimulate sales of their Lark and Gran Turismo Hawk. It didn’t, and interest in Avanti dissipated when they couldn’t produce them fast enough to satisfy initial demand. If you’re going to own an orphan, this is one of the best. And it’s an R2!!

  • @foolio5584
    @foolio5584 Рік тому

    Yea explain

  • @jaygos2784
    @jaygos2784 Рік тому

    wait what happened? i’m not too caught up

    • @tampabayautomobilemuseum
      @tampabayautomobilemuseum Рік тому

      In 1982, in a desperate attempt to raise funds for the Delorean Motor Company, John Delorean entered into a deal involving drug trafficking. He was arrested for this, and his lawyer successfully demonstrated to the court that Delorean was coerced into this deal by FBI undercover informants. Delorean was found not guilty, but the damage this publicity did to his reputation was one of the final nails in the coffin for DMC.

    • @jaygos2784
      @jaygos2784 Рік тому

      @@tampabayautomobilemuseum oh okay thanks

  • @carlospassos9723
    @carlospassos9723 Рік тому

    Os antigos sabiam muito…..

  • @alexandermathar7780
    @alexandermathar7780 2 роки тому

    A 4x4 Mustang! What a beast a 4x4 Shelby 350 could have been!

  • @jherylwilliams
    @jherylwilliams 2 роки тому

    Great video! Love the comparisons and contrast between the two vehicles. Also, brings to light how hold EV actually are.

  • @egkingjr
    @egkingjr 2 роки тому

    The 1922 engineering and design is really impressive.

  • @jozsefszili6418
    @jozsefszili6418 2 роки тому

    This summer I was lucky enough to admire the entire car museum in person. Thanks to the owner, it was a wonderful experience.