American fashion designer Ralph Lauren owns one of the most distinctive car collections in the world. Seventeen of his striking models, selected from the 1930s until present day, were on display at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris from April 28 to August 28 2011. Each magnificent vehicle was handpicked by curator Rodolphe Rapetti.
Visitors were rewarded with a far-ranging collection that includes some of the most singular and iconic examples ever produced by top marques: Ferrari, Bentley, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, and a host of others. The exhibition marked the first time Lauren's collection had been shown in this fashion in Europe.
“Strangely enough, I really don't like to drive the cars when people are around,” Lauren says. “As it turns out, I don't really want to be seen in the cars. There's a part of me that likes the privacy, so the more garish the car, the less I want to drive it. On weekends, depending on the weather, I love the Jaguars, the XK120 or XK140. I love the Mercedes Gullwing and roadster and the Porsches.” Modest?... actually a perfect blend of flamboyance and class. Some of my favourites from the display.
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, 1958
Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, 1931
Bentley Blower, 1929
Bugatti 57 S(C) Atlantic, 1938
Bugatti 59 Grand Prix, 1933
Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB, 1960
Jaguar XK120 Roadster, 1950
Mercedes Benz SSK Comte Trossi, 1930
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Papillon, 1955
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