Andy Warhol’s “Cars” Series Opens at the Petersen Automotive Museum

Rare images from the Pop Art icon alongside historic vehicles in LA

In 1986, Mercedes-Benz, in anticipation of their 100th year anniversary, tapped Andy Warhol to create art inspired by their vehicles in what would be his final commission before his unexpected passing. The Pop Art icon planned to create 80 works depicting cars that spanned the German automaker’s history, but he was only able to make 49. Now, for the first time in over 30 years, 40 of …