The National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse presents itself as a place dedicated to automotive civilization. It aims to show the evolution of cars and their entering into our societies. Firstly a luxury item reserved for the wealthiest, the automobile progressed in technique and speed thanks to racing models. The Ancêtres (Forerunners) and Chefs-d’œuvre (Masterpieces) areas of the Cité de l'Automobile display vehicles reminiscent of a time when art was central in car manufacturing.