WORLD FULL OF STORIES
The cars, paintings, posters, prints, sculptures and memorabilia in the Louwman Museum are more than just museum pieces. Piece by piece, they tell a story. Stories you can almost hear, see, smell and taste.
Step into the history of a world full of stories!
Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
‘Miep miep, pfff joooo weeff’. The Name The name Road Runner was inspired by a character from the Looney Tunes series. Want to discover the whole story of the Plymouth Road Runner Superbird?
Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy
From behind a curtain, Elly peeks at John. It has been eight years since her burning desire was reciprocated by him. Her desire only seems to grow more ardent. Perhaps precisely because it is an impossible, secret love. Are you curious to know how this love story ends?
Journalist or Artist?
The race is won, and the real battle with the press begins. Meet Frederick Gordon-Crosby, an illustrator for The Autocar. His work is not just art; it’s a glimpse into the soul of motorsport.
The law of the retarding lead
The Duesenberg brothers were headed for bankruptcy in 1926, but they were saved by Erret Cord. He tasked them with creating a series of the most luxurious cars in the world. This resulted in the Model J, which was quickly admired and driven by European nobility and the Hollywood jet set.
