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Imperial Speed

High-speed vehicles of the Habsburgs 1814 – 2014

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Imperial Speed
High-speed vehicles of the Habsburgs 1814 – 2014

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A smiling man in a suit stands beside a race car mounted on a wall, showcasing specs that read "2014: 140 PS, 230 km/h, 140 HP, 143 mph." The display highlights automotive achievements, with the man gesturing towards the car.

Ferdinand Habsburg in the exhibition
© KHM-Museumsverband

A woman with curly hair, dressed in a dark top and orange scarf, stands next to a young man in a light suit and patterned tie. They are posing together in front of a colorful racing car display, smiling to the camera.

Sabine Haag and Ferdinand Habsburg in the exhibition
© KHM-Museumsverband

A woman in a colorful dress and a man in a suit stand smiling in front of an art installation featuring a racing car. The display includes information about the car's specifications, such as its power and speed.

Ferdinand Habsburg and Monica Kurzel-Runtscheiner in the exhibition
© KHM-Museumsverband

A colorful race car is positioned in a dimly lit tunnel, with light visible at the far end. The vehicle features a blue, pink, and orange design, showcasing its sleek shape and racing chassis against a rugged background.

Art Car
© Photo: Caspar Martig

A brightly colored race car with a streamlined design sits on a dirt path inside a dimly lit tunnel. The tunnel leads to a bright opening at the far end, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding darkness.

Art Car
© Photo: Caspar Martig

A young race car driver in a blue racing suit and white cap celebrates with clenched fists, smiling broadly. The background features event details, indicating a competition held in Spa on July 28-30, 2017. He appears to have just achieved a significant victory.

Ferdinand Habsburg
© Photo: FHL Media

A young race car driver smiles widely while holding a large trophy aloft in celebration. He is wearing a blue racing suit with colorful sponsor logos, standing on a podium. The background suggests a racing event atmosphere.

Ferdinand Habsburg
© Photo: FHL Media

A young male race driver in a racing suit sits cross-legged on a racetrack, wearing sunglasses. Next to him is a racing helmet. In the background, a colorful race car leaves tire marks on the asphalt, highlighting the speed and excitement of motorsport.

Ferdinand Habsburg and Art Car
© Photo: Paul Spooner

A race car driver sits in a Formula Renault race car, wearing a shiny gold helmet. The car is painted in vibrant colors, including orange, pink, and blue. The background features a simple backdrop with text related to motorsport.

Ferdinand Habsburg in the Art Car
© Photo: FHL Media

A vibrant racing car in a derelict industrial space, positioned in front of large, open doors. The car features a bold design with blue, orange, pink, and white colors, contrasting against the weathered, gray surroundings. Sunlight streams in, highlighting the vehicle’s sleek lines.

Art Car
© Photo: Caspar Martig

A colorful race car is positioned in an empty, industrial space with tall walls and a concrete floor. The car features vibrant stripes of blue, orange, pink, and white. Sunlight filters in through a large window, illuminating the scene and highlighting the contrast between the vehicle and the surroundings.

Art Car
© Photo: Caspar Martig

A colorful race car stands in an empty, dimly lit tunnel. The car features bold geometric patterns in orange, pink, and white. The tunnel has rough, industrial walls, leading to a bright opening in the distance, creating a striking contrast with the dark surroundings.

Art Car
© Foto: Caspar Martig

A brightly colored race car is suspended from a crane inside a large, industrial space with exposed concrete walls and windows. The environment appears abandoned, adding a unique contrast to the vibrant vehicle.

Art Car
© Photo: Caspar Martig

A colorful, retro-style race car with distinctive orange, pink, and blue designs is positioned in an abandoned industrial space. The area features peeling walls and empty windows, emphasizing the contrast between the vibrant car and its dilapidated surroundings.

Art Car
© Photo: Caspar Martig

A racing car, featuring a striking turquoise and orange design, speeds along a track. In the background, spectators watch from a grandstand, with houses and greenery visible beyond the raceway, conveying a vibrant motorsport scene.

Ferdinand Habsburg im Art Car
© Photo: FHL Media

Press contact

Mag. Dr. Wolfgang Lamprecht (ext. Leitung)
+43 1 525 24 4021

Mag. Sarah Aistleitner
+43 1 525 24 4025

Tanja Stigler

+43 1 525 24 4019

presse@khm.at

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