a look at wedge cars from 60s and 70s, from lancia stratos HF zero to lamborghini countach

The Petersen Automotive Museum features an exhibition titled 'The Wedge Revolution: Cars on the Cutting Edge,' highlighting iconic wedge-shaped cars from the 60s and 70s. Cars such as the 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero and the 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio are showcased to illustrate the significant design movement emphasizing angular aesthetics. This exhibition honors designers like Marcello Gandini and Giorgetto Giugiaro, who contributed to the transition from curvy styles to more geometric forms. A total of thirteen historically significant wedge cars are included, emphasizing their place in automotive history.

The exhibition takes the chance to showcase the wedge‑car design movement that emerged as a stray from the curvaceous, chrome-laden styling of earlier eras, visibly favoring a futuristic aesthetic instead of the typical aerodynamic-focused production.

There are thirteen wedge cars featured in the exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum, each chosen for their historical significance. There's the 1966 Cannara I, considered one of the earliest wedge cars ever built.

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