The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has commissioned Indiana-based artist Arlon Bayliss to create four classic car-inspired sculptures in 96th Street roundabouts that pay homage to automobiles designed and built in Indiana during the 1st half of the 20th century. The classic cars of Indiana concept is intended to help keep this stretch of 96th Street as the premier place to purchase luxury vehicles in the state of Indiana.

This $2.5 million project is being funded by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission with excess future taxes (TIF) from developer projects.

       96th Street Roundabouts

Sculpture Descriptions:

Marmon, located at 96th Street and Priority Way:

This sculpture is inspired by Marmon, which built the Marmon Wasp. The Marmon Wasp won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 and the colors used in the sculpture, black and yellow, are the same colors as the winning car. The car is slanting forward, and its front wheels are rising off the ground, symbolizing speed. The base of the sculpture will be Indiana limestone and brick which will represent the Brickyard track. This sculpture will be installed in February 2023.

Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg, located at 96th Street and Delegates Way:

This 32-foot-tall sculpture will feature silhouettes of well-known Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg designs on curved stems tapering toward a star of achievement overflowing with gears, pistons, and wheels. This sculpture will be illuminated by LED spotlights.

Studebaker, located at 96th street and Hazel Dell Parkway:

The Studebaker is the tallest of the four sculptures, ranging from 18 to 36 feet tall. This sculpture is inspired by the Studebaker Lazy S car badge and logo.

Stutz, located at 96th Street and Gray Road:

This 16-foot-tall sculpture is inspired by the Stutz “Ra” Art Deco hood ornament and will sit on a 5-foot Indiana limestone base. The sculpture will be built with vertical slices, allowing light to flow though and display the illumination from within.