Active Matter at Revs Institute | "The Smiling Shark" | 1953 Cunningham C-5R

In 1953, an all-American racecar built by Briggs Cunningham crossed the finish line third overall at Le Mans — and nearly rewrote history. This is the story of the Cunningham C-5R, known as the 'Smiling Shark.' Active Matter is our ongoing YouTube series offering unprecedented access to the behind-the-scenes work at Revs Institute — our museum, workshop, and library. With over 120 historically significant vehicles to keep in working order, each episode explores a car from our collection, its story, and the people responsible for its preservation. In this episode, interviews with Miles C. Collier ("The Archaeological Automobile") and Matt Farah (Road & Track, @TheSmokingTire) offer insights into the C-5R's history and handling — and introduce the concept of "active matter" that shapes everything we do. A front-row seat to the challenges of keeping these 'active artifacts' alive. _ _ Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to make sure you never miss a new video! _ _ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA   / revsinstitute     / revsinstitute   _ _ LEARN MORE ABOUT REVS INSTITUTE https://revsinstitute.org/ _ _ Contact us: media@revsinstitute.org _ _ #revsinstitute #automotivehistory #motorsporthistory #lemans #cunningham #Cunningham C-5R