FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Inquiries Emily Moran Near Perfect Media for Ed Welburn 248-855-4300 ext. 5 Linda Merkel at America On Wheels 610.653.6464 (cell) Autobots and Decepticons Transform America On Wheels Museum Largest “Transformers” vehicle display coming to Allentown, PA ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA – August 22, 2017 – Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Megatron and Sonic, the megastars of the billion-dollar Blockbuster franchise “Transformers,” will be on exhibit at the America On Wheels Museum in Allentown, Pa., Sept. 9 through Dec. 31, 2017. The exhibit titled, “The Cars from “TRANSFORMERS,” Featuring BUMBLEBEE and MEGATRON,” is the largest “Transformers” vehicle exhibit to date, and will include the following cars from the cast: Bumblebee – 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Concept – “Transformers: Age of Extinction” Sideswipe – 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept – “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” Rollbar – 2013 Sonic RS Rally – “Transformers: Age of Extinction” Megatron – Mack Truck – “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” The exhibit was curated by Ed Welburn, America On Wheels board member and retired General Motors (GM) vice president of Global Design. Bumblebee, Swideswipe and Rollbar were designed under his leadership at GM. “The vehicles in “Transformers” often give viewers a glimpse into the future of automotive design through concept vehicles,” said Welburn. “With the release of “Transformers: The Dark Knight” this summer, the exhibit is a great opportunity for fans to revisit some of the most iconic vehicles from the franchise.” Museum visitors will get an up-close look at the vehicles and learn about the development processes of each model. Photo opportunities will be available on several select days throughout the exhibit’s run. “The museum is excited to host automotive and film enthusiasts from across generations to celebrate the iconic, pop-culture vehicles of ‘Transformers’,” said Linda Merkel, Director, America On Wheels Museum. “This collection further diversifies the museum’s vehicle collection, which spans six generations and includes more than 50 vehicles and numerous historical artifacts.” Museum admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+), $6 for students (6-16) and free for children 5 and under. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Noon – 5 p.m. on Sunday – ticket sales end at 4 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, ticket sales or special events, visit www.americaonwheels.org. About America On Wheels Museum America On Wheels showcases unique exhibits, educates and entertains year-round in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania . The 43,000 square feet museum offers over 23,000 square feet (2,100 m2) of exhibit space. The museum’s collection features over 75 bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles and trucks in exhibits telling the story of people and products on the move from the days of the carriage to the vehicles of tomorrow. .