Hershey, PA – Their “Forgotten Features” exhibit spotlights ingenious, unusual, curious, and oddball options from decades past. These innovations sought to attract buyers and serve the needs of drivers and passengers. Some were wildly popular, while others failed to resonate with consumers.
The exhibit is a trip down memory lane full of fondly (and not-so-fondly) remembered automotive gizmos no longer available. Among the features highlighted are retractable convertible roofs, continental kits, slide-away steering wheels, hidden and pop-up headlights, spectator third-row seating, swivel seats, “fat boy” steering wheels, hidden fuel caps, windshield visors, hood ornaments, rumble seats, golf bag doors, T-tops, wood-grain side panels, and many more.
Also, the Williams-Clyne Showroom Gallery is home to Shelby Mustangs this fall and winter. The display of vintage Shelby Mustangs is presented by the Shelby American Automobile Club and includes three GT350s: 1965, 1966, and 1967 models.
Board of Directors President, Hank Hallowell introduces three vehicles included in the Museum’s Forgotten Features exhibit: 1978 Dodge Magnum EX with T-top and disappearing headlights; 1961 Ford Thunderbird with a retractable power top and glide-away steering wheel; 1973 Chrysler Town & Country Station Wagon with 3rd-row spectator seating and wood grain exterior.
Finally, the Museum’s “Get Your Husky On” Husqvarna exhibit has been extended. Exhibit highlights showcase the world renown marque.
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