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Automania exhibition scheduled to open june 28 at moma. Bugatti memories bugatti memories, by gene cesari, design and layout by charles fawcett. This exhibition is dedicated to a man andre citroen, a marque the extraordinary citroen automobile company and a mystique the incomparable legacy left by this company for literally 100 years. Save on popular hotels near mullin automotive museum, oxnard. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Sep 08, 2010 1925 bugatti type 22 brescia roadster chassis no. Mullin automotive museum to livestream its french car. View all restaurants near mullin automotive museum on tripadvisor. The online tour will share the stories of the cars and will feature one of the worlds largest collection of bugatti. Celebrating the art deco movement with the french curves collection.
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