'Concept Cars: A Century of Automotive Innovation' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1987453967317

From the dawn of the automobile to the futuristic prototypes of today, concept cars have long offered a glimpse into what’s next. But what do these bold, and sometimes bizarre, designs reveal about the times that created them? Spanning Art Deco sophistication, Space Age spectacle, and beyond, it’s time to explore a century of automotive imagination through the most daring vehicles ever conceived.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the fascinating world of concept cars, where bold experimentation and visionary thinking have continually redefined what the automobile could be.

Led by architectural historian David V. Griffin, this digital showcase will include:

• A look at the earliest decades of the automobile, when nearly every vehicle could be considered a concept in its own right
• An overview of Art Deco automotive design and how streamlined forms and modern materials shaped a vision of elegance and progress
• A discussion around postwar optimism and Space Race styling, when cars became symbols of speed, innovation, and a boundless future
• An exploration of vehicles designed around safety and energy concerns, reflecting shifting priorities in the late 20th century
• Contemporary concept cars and how they respond to evolving expectations around technology, sustainability, and mobility

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with David — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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About David Griffin
A seasoned public speaker and tireless professional strategist, Griffin’s nearly 25 years’ experience in publicity, programming, writing and research is matched by his encyclopedic knowledge of real estate, architecture and design. His clients include developers, brokers and marketing companies as well as architects and design firms.
Griffin is Special Consultant to and a regularly appearing featured guest on the soon-to-be relaunched podcast Rediscovering New York, hosted by Jeff Goodman of Brown Stevens Harris; Griffin’s writing has appeared in Real Estate Weekly, Metropolis, Dwell and the National Trust’s Preservation Magazine and he is a featured contributor to Brownstoner. He is currently at work on several fiction and non-fiction projects.
Griffin graduated from Vassar College with a double major in English & Art History and has recently celebrated his 25th anniversary as the President Emeritus of the Vassar College Croquet Club. He has also served on the Events Committees for the Vassar Club of New York, the historic Montauk Club in Park Slope and the Young Patrons of The American Friends of the Louvre.

Testimonials
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"Interesting topic, well prepared, authoritative speaker. He is my favorite presenter because he always offers interesting, wide ranging takes on unique subjects. I always know I'll get a well-informed, enjoyable presentation from this speaker." -Jennifer
"Very unique subject matter I knew little about." -Beverly
"Rare and interesting topic!" -Stan
"I have a couple of books about tree houses so I wasn't new to the subject, but I was really impressed with the way the talk was organised and with the breadth of the topics covered. " -Sue
"So much information and beautiful pictures. I was amazed that the presenter brought up the "Tanzlinden" in Germany. I always thought they were not well-known. Good job!" -Renate
"I was particularly pleased when he included Winnie the Pooh (and a few of his friends) as tree house dwellers! I thought of Pooh immediately when he presented baobob tree houses - fun that a favorite childhood character was included!" -Patti

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