Hedley Studios, the only company handcrafting precision scale models of iconic vintage cars, in exclusive partnership with the world's foremost automotive brands, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, and Ferrari, brings their drivable artworks to a new gallery space at Hudson Yards. The excitement builds from November 21 to 24 when guests will see the art in motion first hand, as the Hedleys take to a custom built track, on the Public Square and Gardens set against sweeping views of New York City’s iconic Vessel.
Hedley at Hudson Yards will provide art connoisseurs, classic automobile enthusiasts, and luxury goods aficionados with a unique opportunity to view this exclusive collection and join a waitlist to order one of their own. Each piece is based on an iconic vintage vehicle, reborn with modern innovations, making them highly coveted collectibles. Hedley Studios guides their clients in adding extraordinary, rare and artisanal pieces to their collections, and for the first time, New Yorkers will be able to take a closer look at these stunning design objects on Level 1 inside The Shops at Hudson Yards. Hedley Studios artisans and product specialists will be on hand there to share their expertise and showcase four of their most coveted pieces, each one meticulously signed, numbered, and produced in extremely limited number, including:
● The Aston Martin DB5 J - a 66% scale DB5 Cabriolet from 1963. The original is considered one of the most iconic and beautiful models in automotive history, notably having featured in multiple James Bond movies. This particular piece is one of the very first three prototypes made by Hedley Studios.
● The Ferrari Testa Rossa J - perhaps the most collectible and exclusive of all the Hedley creations, the Ferrari Testa Rossa J is a 75% scale, fully electric 1957 pontoon-fendered 250 Testa Rossa racing car.
● The Bugatti Baby II - a 75% scale, fully electric Bugatti Type 35, developed using a full 3D scan of an original 1924 French Grand Prix car. The Bugatti Baby II has been impeccably hand-built and is adorned with a genuine solid silver Bugatti Macaron. Like the original, the Bugatti Baby II is a strictly limited edition
● The Bentley Blower Jnr - an 85% scale 1929 Bentley Blower exudes power and luxury while embracing modern sustainability. The Bentley Blower Jnr is a customizable piece in which tradition meets innovation, resulting in the pinnacle of luxury driving.
The gallery will be open from 10am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 11am-7pm on Sunday.
Driving Experiences on the Track: November 21-24
Those visiting Hedley at Hudson Yards from November 21 to 24 will witness a unique cultural experience, as the Hedley Studios team take to the track, custom built at the Public Square and Gardens. Hedley Studios will showcase their drivable artworks in a one-of-a-kind lap adjacent to Vessel. Anybody visiting the pop-up on these dates will be able to see the driving experiences from 10:00am – 4:30pm. A limited number of Hedley clients, or those who have placed an order, will be invited to reserve a drive on the track.