Fashion: Classic Cars & Fresh Fashion

Classic Cars & Fresh Fashion

Edge Motor Museum is perfectly located in the heart of Memphis’ historic “Auto Row” and down the block from Sun Studio. Post-war Memphis was bustling with creativity, and American sports cars of this era reflected that same ingenuity that effected change world-wide. edgemotormuseum.com

1951 Muntz Jet

The Muntz was created by self-taught engineer Earl “Madman” Muntz. One of the fastest production cars of 1951, and one of the most expensive at $5,500. This “Miami Cream” Muntz Jet was gifted to Doris Day from an unnamed source and features python interior. It is one of 198 built between 1951-1954; only 50 are known to still exist.

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Richard Vining and Bob Watkins at the Edge Motor Museum Photography: McKendree Walker Model: Morgan Gaines Makeup: Matt Gossett Hair: Bizzy Walker/Eden Spa Dress and headband from Oak Hall Shoes Model's own

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1950 “Futuramic” Oldsmobile 88 Coupe

Inspired Ike Turner’s 1951 recording of “Rocket 88,” a milestone in music history. One of the first and most powerful V8s in American autos in the 1950s. Oldsmobile used the “Rocket” logo from 1950 through the 1970s. Dress, purse, belt and sunglasses from Kittie Kyle Shoes from Joseph in Laurelwood Dress, necklace, earrings from Kittie Kyle Sunglasses from Shelby Jewel Shoes from Joseph in Laurelwood Jet: Courtesy of Wilson Air Center

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible

This is one of the rarest examples of the muscle-car-era. Twelve Dodge Challenger R/T Convertibles were produced in 1970, with only eight being sold in the US. The convertible R/T option was only offered for one year. Set, purse, and shoes from Oak Hall

Top, scarf and sunglasses from Shelby Jewel Necklaces from Eden Spa Champagne bucket and glasses from 1954 Chevrolet Mimi Morton at Social Bag Stylist's ownCorvette Jet: Courtesy of Wilson Air Center Chevrolet was the first major manufacturer to produce a sports car in 1953. This Corvette was the 318th car built during the first full year of production. The sleek body design is enhanced further by the lack of exterior door handles. Dress and shoes from Shelby Jewel Earrings from Sorelle Boutique

1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The Pontiac Firebird was debuted in 1967 to compete with an earlier General Motors car, the Chevrolet Camaro; it was an immediate success. Designed in the tradition of European road racers by using colors to distinguish one country from another - American vehicles were white with blue stripes. This is one of only 697 Trans Am Firebirds built in 1969, and is considered the holy grail of this car class.

Dress, purse, and necklace from Kittie Kyle

1953 Glasspar G2

The G2 is the first American car body to be made of fiberglass. Between 1951-1954, approximately 100 G2s were produced. Hollywood stars including Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper and Rosemary Clooney owned G2s. Romper from The Pink Door Shoes and jacket from Shelby Jewel Necklace and from Kittie Kyle Purse from Oak Hall

The only non-American vehicle in the Edge Motor Museum. Many American soldiers stationed abroad in WWII loved the European roadsters, and the foreign manufacturers took note. They soon began exporting models to America. This car is one of only about 2,500 TDs built for the US in 1950.

Jumpsuit from Shelby Jewel Purse from Kittie Kyle