Cars at the Capital
Sharing America’s automotive heritage is an integral part of ensuring it is never lost or forgotten. Through our annual Cars at the Capital exhibition on the National Mall, vehicles added to the National Historic Vehicle Register are exhibited in a beautifully lit glass enclosure one at a time.
Cars at the Capital is back in 2024! Join us this September 19th-24th on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to celebrate and enjoy two of the nation’s automotive icons.
Schedule:
The display opens on Thurs., Sept. 19 at 7:00PM and will conclude on Tues., Sept. 24 at 12:00PM
Beatnik Bandit –Thurs., Sept. 19 (exhibit opens at 7:00PM) – Sun., Sept. 22
Dodge Deora – Sun., Sept. 22 – Tues., Sept. 24 (exhibit concludes at12:00PM)
Family Day – Sunday, Sept. 22 – Noon – 4:00PM (Both cars on display + activities for all ages)
- WhenSep. 19-24, 2024
- Location
- EntranceFree and open to the general public
- Have questions?
- September 19-22First car on displayThe 'Beatnik Bandit' built by Ed 'Big Daddy' RothThis wild and crazy custom car built by artist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth in the early 1960s swept the show circuit for it's outlandish style. After becoming a popular DIY model kit and one of the very first Hot Wheels cars, it became known worldwide by children and adults alike.
- September 22-24Second car on displayThe Dodge Deora built by The Alexander BrothersThe Alexander Brothers of Detroit, Michigan built this radically customized Dodge A100 truck to show their skills at the 1967 Detroit Autorama car show. After winning the top-honors "Ridler Award", it was immortalized as a popular DIY model kit and later became one of the very first Hot Wheels cars!
