Vintage Racecar to be Exhibited at Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, FL.- For the first time in its history, the MFA will exhibit a classic racecar. The Tracta A—the only car of its type in the world— will be installed in the glass Conservatory March 24 and will remain on view through April 7. Tracta of France made only two cars in 1929 to race at Le Mans. The Tracta A to be exhibited placed first in its class and seventh overall. It is a front-wheel drive vehicle, with a four-speed transmission with overdrive, that was designed specifically for the challenging Le Mans racetrack. The car could reach speeds up to 90 mph. Except for a new coat of paint and new tires, everything is original. Reflecting its expert craftsmanship, the car still drives beautifully. The car will actually be driven from the lender, the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, to the MFA. “The Tracta A is a technological tour-de-force for its time and is a masterpiece of design,&#148

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