BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:NingEventWidget-v1 VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5167423:Event:325395 DTSTAMP:20260409T120527Z SUMMARY:Cunningham: The Man and the Cars” - Presented by Tom Cotter DESCRIPTION:The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is honored to ann ounce an exclusive event featuring Tom Cotter, the esteemed author, hi storian, and automotive enthusiast, on March 9, 2024, from 12:00 PM-2: 00 PM. The presentation, titled “Cunningham: The Man and the Cars, will delve into the life and legacy of the legendary Briggs Cunningh am, a pivotal figure in American motorsports and yachting.\n\nTom Cott er, celebrated for his captivating “barn-find” series beginning wi th “The Cobra in the Barn,” will share his profound insights into Cunningham’s multifaceted career, from his contributions to car buil ding and racing to his historic victory in the 1958 America’s Cup. C otter will also showcase a remarkable piece of automotive history, an original Cunningham C3 Vignale, discovered in a barn in Greenville, So uth Carolina. This rare vehicle, one of only 27 built in 1952 to meet FIA manufacturer qualifications, exemplifies the blend of innovation a nd passion that characterized Cunningham’s work.\n\nAttendees will h ave the opportunity to learn about the C-3’s storied past, including its appearances at prestigious concours and its inclusion in the Muse um of Modern Art’s “Ten Automobiles” exhibition. Cotter’s comm itment to preserving the car’s authenticity, paired with meticulous mechanical restoration, underscores the event’s alignment with the S imeone Museum’s philosophy of celebrating automotive heritage.\n\nTo m Cotter’s extensive career spans over four decades, encompassing ro les from mechanic to marketing executive, and from racer to revered au thor. His contributions to automotive journalism, including his work w ith Vintage Motorsports, Road & Track, and the New York Times, along w ith his engaging Barn Find Hunter video series, have solidified his st atus as a “Certified Car Geek.”\n\nA member of the Road Racing Dri vers’ Club and an advisory board member for the McPherson College Au to Restoration program, Cotter’s influence extends beyond the pages of his books. His dedication to education, as evidenced by his teachin g role at Belmont Abbey College and his involvement in the Amelia Isla nd Concours, reflects his commitment to sharing his passion for automo tive history and restoration.\nThe Simeone Museum invites enthusiasts and scholars alike to join us for this enlightening presentation, whic h promises to be a highlight of the automotive calendar.\n\nDon’t mi ss the opportunity to explore the legacy of Briggs Cunningham through the eyes of one of the most knowledgeable figures in the car collector world.\n\nPlease click the link for tickets!\n\n\nFor more informatio n visit https://northeastwheelsevents.com/events/cunningham-the-man-an d-the-cars-presented-by-tom-cotter DTSTART:20240309T170000Z DTEND:20240309T190000Z CATEGORIES:lecture, book, signing LOCATION:The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum WEBSITE:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cunningham-the-man-and-the-cars-p resented-by-tom-cotter-tickets-827746160047 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cunningham-the-man-and-the-cars-prese nted-by-tom-cotter-tickets-827746160047 CONTACT:215-365-7233 ORGANIZER;CN="The Simeone Museum":https://northeastwheelsevents.com/pr ofile/TheSimeoneMuseum ATTACH;FMTTYPE="image/jpeg":https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0 /file/get/12398358853?profile=original ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="The Sime one Museum":https://northeastwheelsevents.com/profile/TheSimeoneMuseum END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR