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]]> Red 1913-14 Bugatti T23 grill and headlamps General Motors car designer Pierre Paul Andriani will present a look at automotive design and technological developments over the past century.

The French “auto sculptor” will address global design highlights, breakthroughs and trends, starting with the first major mass-production automobile, the classic Ford Model T. He will also discuss the rich history of French contributions to design of automobiles.

His online resume lists one of his accomplishments as being the Lead Sculptor for the interior “garnish and trim” of the Cadillac CTS.

White Citroen 2CV

To remind readers of some of the great, not so great and quirky looking French automobiles, there’s several classics, including Peugeots, Renaults, Citroens and their recognizable 2CV and the ever classic Bugatti.

For a look at some of the best classic French cars, click here.

Pierre Paul Andriani, General Motors Designer
La Maison Française
4101 Reservoir Road, NW 
Washington, DC 20007 (map it)
202-944-6091

Dates and Times -  Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. A reception will follow.

Admission – FREE, but reservation are required. To request seats, send an email to culturel.washington-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr, include your name and number of seats requested.

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Farragut West – Blue and Orange lines, and then a 15-minute Metrobus (D6) ride.  I’d recommend taking a taxi.  

Parking – Limited free first come, first serve parking is available in the Embassy’s underground parking garage.  Free street parking is also available in the area. 

Images – Bugatti – Flickr, Citroen 2CV from personal collection – ©2008, Jon Rochetti 

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