1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne Wins Best Of Show At 2011 Pebble Beach Concours

Peter and Merle Mullin’s 1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne Achieves Highest Honor at World’s Most Prestigious Automotive Event

Oxnard, Calif. August 23, 2011; Peter and Merle Mullin, founders of the world renowned Mullin Automotive Museum, achieved top honors this weekend by taking home the coveted “Best of Show” title at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with their impeccably restored 1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne. As the Mullins’ 27th entry at Pebble Beach, the Voisin marks their first “Best of Show” win.

Created by one of France’s foremost automobile designers, Gabriel Voisin (1880 – 1973), the Aerodyne stands as the pinnacle of design and engineering excellence of the Art Deco era. The Voisin’s streamlined aluminum coachwork features a number of extraordinary details, including the marque’s striking signature bird-in-flight hood ornament, flowing skirted pontoon fenders and massive retractable arched roof.

The Mullins spent the last six years restoring the vehicle. The Voisin, a first-time entry which initially took top honors in the 1932-1937 European Classic category, is a striking example of vintage French design from manufacturer Avions-Voisin, a company that started initially building aircraft. The company's first vehicle, the C-2, was unveiled at the Paris motor show in 1920, while the C-25 was launched in Paris more than a decade later. The C-25 is quite indicative Voisin’s roots in aviation, with its sweeping aerodynamic design and abundant use of lightweight alloys.

“Merle and I have envisioned this moment for more than thirty years,” said Peter Mullin, founder of the Museum. “Thanks to the thousands of tireless hours spent reviving Gabriel Voisin’s monumental work, our greatest aspiration has finally been achieved.”

Those who were unable to attend the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will have the opportunity to experience this automotive masterpiece at the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, Calif. early this Fall, where it will be on display among the Museum’s magnificent collection of Art Deco era art and automobiles. For further information on the arrival of the 1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne, please log onto www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com.

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the world’s premier automobile gathering. Held at Monterey, Calif.’s Pebble Beach Golf Links, only the most beautiful and rare cars are invited to adorn the course’s scenic 18th fairway. The event draws a field of competitors from as many as 30 states and 14 countries.

About the Mullin Automotive Museum

The Mullin Automotive Museum is a facility that pays homage to the art deco and machine age design eras (1918-1941) that produced exquisite art and magnificent automobiles. It officially opened its doors for the first time in the beach community of Oxnard, Calif., in spring 2010. For more information, please log onto www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com.