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2024 Cars at the Capital Event Details

<p>Sharing America&rsquo;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.</p>


Cars at the Capital

Take a look at past events!

First car on display

This 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.

The 'Beatnik Bandit' built by Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth

Second car on display

The 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!

The Dodge Deora built by The Alexander Brothers