Rock Stars Cars & Guitars Cruises into The Henry Ford June 9

DEARBORN, Mich.--Henry Ford Museum, part of The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Mich., rolls out the red carpet to welcome a hip new exhibit, Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars, opening to the public on June 9, 2007. Eighteen legendary cars and a variety of guitars that are synonymous with rock & roll music are on display, including the rides once owned or driven by such beloved rock idols as Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Van Halen.

Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars features cars and guitars from the collections of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Hard Rock Café, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., and several other private lenders. This is a rare opportunity to see an entourage of automobiles that symbolizes America’s love affair with their cars and rock music. In addition, several distinctive guitars including those from Kirk Hammet and Dusty Hill are also on display. The exhibit is presented by Detroit Muscle, a CMI-Schneible Group Company. Entry to this limited engagement is free with Henry Ford Museum admission or membership.

“Rock & roll and custom-car culture are important expressions of American freedom and individualism,” said Christian Overland, vice president of museums and collections, The Henry Ford. “This exhibition presents an opportunity to see some of the iconic cars of rock & roll and understand the artistic expressions of the stars.”

Some of the hottest rides in the exhibit include:

• The 1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V owned by John Lennon and painted in a psychedelic, floral motif.
• The 1949 Cadillac custom “CadZZilla”, personally designed by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, is one of the most recognized hot rod in the rock world.
• The 1971 De Tomaso Pantera formerly owned by Elvis Presley is famous for its bullet hole shot by the King himself.
• The 1932 Ford coupe, “Silver Sapphire” that appeared on the cover of the Beach Boys’ album “Little Deuce Coupe.”
• The 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Phaeton hot rod that was used by Van Halen and featured in the music video “Hot for Teacher.”

Other classic rides include the highly-stylized Harley-Davidson motorcycle, “Hogzilla”, used by Billy Gibbons and a customized motorcycle used by Jon Bon Jovi. Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars at Henry Ford Museum will run until September 30, 2007.

Henry Ford Museum is open seven days a week, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14 adults, $13 seniors and $10 youths; members and children four and under are free. For more information please call (313) 982-6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org.

About The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford, located in Dearborn, Michigan was founded in 1929 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford. This history destination includes Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford IMAX® Theatre, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The Henry Ford, America's Greatest History Attraction, is the history destination that brings the American experience to life. For more information visit www.thehenryford.org