1949 Cadillac 2-door Sedanette, owned by Andrew Benenson of Darien, CT
The annual Model Ts to Mustangs antique and classic car display returns to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center on Saturday, May 7, from 11 am to 3 pm featuring American and import cars manufactured between 1900 and 1979. This year, the special section will focus on the Cadillac, a storied American brand whose origins date back to 1902. General Motors’ Cadillac is among the most famous of the American makes and was designed to blend unsurpassed engineering with luxury.
Cadillac is currently the second oldest American automobile manufacturer behind Buick, which was showcased last year at the Model Ts to Mustangs show. The company’s most famous slogan was “Standard to the World,” and to this day, the word “Cadillac,” is synonymous with excellence. Some of the great Cadillacs scheduled to appear at Model Ts to Mustangs this year include a 1929 Cadillac 1183B, owned by Skip and Susan Tetz of Goshen, NY; a 1947 Cadillac 62 Convertible, owned by Ed Greenberg of Stamford, CT; a 1949 Cadillac 2-door Sedanette, owned by Andrew Benenson of Darien, CT; a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, owned by Malcolm S. Pray, Jr. of Greenwich, CT; and a 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, owned by George and Toni Huse of Danbury, CT.
“We expect to see some exceptional cars this year in our ‘Focus Group’ section dedicated to the Cadillac,” said Rosa Portell, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s curator of collections and exhibitions. “Model Ts to Mustangs has a substantial number of repeat exhibitors, representing some of the best collections in our area, but every year we have new exhibitors, who bring extraordinary cars.”
1929 Cadillac 1183B, owned by Skip and Susan Tetz of Goshen, NY
Model Ts to Mustangs will be co-curated by David Greenberg, of Stamford, and Rosa Portell. Awards will be presented in several categories, including the popular “People’s Choice Award.” For more information, visit stamfordmuseum.org or call the curator’s office at 203.977.6543. The rain date for Model Ts to Mustangs is May 8.
Admission prices for Model Ts to Mustangs are: Members: Adults $5; Family Plus and Above and All Children FREE/Non-Members: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Students (18 +) $6; Children (4–17) $5; Children 3 and under: FREE.
All proceeds will benefit the Museum’s educational programs and exhibition gallery initiatives. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, visit stamfordmuseum.org or call 203.322.1646. To find out whether the show has been postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather, call 203.322.1646 ext. 6599.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Stamford Museum & Nature Center, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction, seeking to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibitions, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor’s experience of its unique site.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT (3/4 mile North of Merritt Parkway Exit 35.) For more information call 203.322.1646 or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.
