Smithsonian Archive

  • Filed under: Classics, Government/Legal The recently renovated National Museum of American History – Click above to cast your vote The Smithsonian Institution’s collection of treasures extends far beyond what’s actually on display in its D.C. museums. Ranging from ancient artifacts to modern marvels, this bit is likely to interest automotive...

    Smithsonian asks public to vote on cars for American History display

    Posted on December 27, 2010 | No Comments
    Filed under: Classics, Government/Legal The recently renovated National Museum of American History – Click above to cast your vote The Smithsonian Institution’s collection of treasures extends far beyond what’s actually on display in its D.C. museums. Ranging from ancient artifacts to modern marvels, this bit is likely to interest automotive...

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  • Filed under: Classics, Government/Legal, Safety, Technology, GM GM’s H50-1 ATD in action – Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors has made an unusual donation to the Smithsonian: a crash test dummy. Well, not just any crash test dummy. The company handed over its H50-1 anthromorphic testing device, or...

    GM crash test dummy donated to Smithsonian after 15 years of whiplash

    Posted on July 29, 2010 | No Comments
    Filed under: Classics, Government/Legal, Safety, Technology, GM GM’s H50-1 ATD in action – Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors has made an unusual donation to the Smithsonian: a crash test dummy. Well, not just any crash test dummy. The company handed over its H50-1 anthromorphic testing device, or...

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