DEARBORN, MI--(Marketwire - March 23, 2009) - Get ready for a second dose of the "tour of cool" with Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2, an all-new summer installation on display May 16 to September 7, 2009 at Henry Ford Museum. This explosive exhibit features more than 20 cars, more than 50 guitars and a wide array of rock memorabilia, including iconic costumes and concert props.

"Our visitors couldn't get enough of the first Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars exhibit in 2007," said Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford. "This year's exhibit is more amazing than the first, with rock memorabilia from the biggest names in the business -- Pink Floyd, The Who, Social Distortion, Alice Cooper; it is a really fantastic lineup. This exhibit speaks to the rock star in all of us."

Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2 assembles a rare collection of cars and guitars from rockers' personal collections, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., and Experience Music Project. This year's exhibit is compiled with several key themes in mind: British invasion, rock pioneers, customized creations and an "altar of guitar gods" that encompasses one of the greatest collections of guitars ever assembled in one display. There is also a special section that pays tribute to some of the locals who have made it big.

The Henry Ford also offers a jam-packed summer of special events to celebrate Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2, with a kick-off exhibit preview party on May 14, a full day of rock concerts by local talent when the exhibit opens May 16, and unique after-hours programs in Henry Ford Museum during each summer month.

Visitors to Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2 can get an up-close look at:

--  Pete Townshend's 1956 Lincoln and smashed Rickenbacker guitar
    sculpture
--  Special to this exhibit, Funkmaster Flex's customized 2010 Ford
    Mustang, built exclusively for Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2 on an episode
    for his new Spike TV show, "Fast Machines with Funkmaster Flex"
--  Jonas Brothers' costumes from the Disney Channel's original movie,
    "Camp Rock"
--  Snoop Dogg's 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, the "Snoop DeVille 'Sticky
    Icky'"
--  Iconic costumes and guitars from KISS, including Gene Simmons' "Axe"
    bass guitar and Paul Stanley's "Star" guitar
--  Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason's Lola/Cosworth T297 race car, custom
    Ferrari-themed Fender Stratocaster and custom drum kit and cymbals
--  1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, "Bullitt," driven by Sheryl Crow for her
    music video, "Steve McQueen"
--  ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons' 1932 Ford Coupe, "Eliminator"
--  1953 Buick Skylark and matching ESP X-ton PC2-V guitar from
    Metallica's James Hetfield
--  Roy Orbison's 1967 Corvette
    

Henry Ford Museum is open seven days a week, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for youth; members and children four and under are free. For more information please call (313) 982-6001 or visit www.TheHenryFord.org.

About The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford, located in Dearborn, Michigan, was founded in 1929 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford. This history destination includes Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford IMAX® Theatre, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The Henry Ford, America's Greatest History Attraction, is the history destination that brings the American experience to life. For more information visit www.TheHenryFord.org.

Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2 is presented by Meijer and sponsored by Ford Motor Company. Entry to this limited-engagement exhibit is free with Henry Ford Museum admission or membership.