NEWS RELEASE: Final List of Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum Benefit Extravaganza Automobiles for Auction
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
NEWS RELEASE - 8/20/2009
For Immediate Release
August 2009
CONTACT:
Matt Short
Executive Vice President
(260) 925-1444 ext. 29
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum finalizes list of automobiles for
the Fourth Annual Benefit Extravaganza Auction
AUBURN -The Fourth Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Benefit
Extravaganza will take place at the museum on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at
6 p.m. Once again the event will include the auctioning of eight spectacular
non-museum collection vehicles. The group covers everything from early
antiques to grand Full Classics to 1950s cruisers.
A very rare 1922 Winton will be offered. This massive
seven-passenger touring car is an excellent example of auto pioneer
Alexander Winton's craftsmanship. This restored Winton 7-passenger car is
documented by the Winton Registrar as only having 6,000 miles in 1962. The
odometer currently shows around 8,500 miles. The well-designed and proven
engine is equipped with new aluminum cylinder heads that were specially
manufactured for this model. This surefooted car shifts very smoothly and
stops remarkably well with the original, extra large drummed rear brakes.
A beautifully restored 1931 Willys-Knight Model 66 D Sedan has
been donated to the museum to be sold at the Extravaganza The proceeds are
to be used towards the purchase of a new museum automotive shop building.
The car was restored by the late Paul Casebere who was a member of the auto
maintenance team. Paul's family has donated the vehicle to assist the museum
with this very important project.
Another unique offering is a 1958 Rambler Cross Country Station
Wagon. This is a completely original vehicle with fewer than 10,000 miles
showing on the odometer. It also comes with a matching tear drop trailer.
This would be a fantastic vehicle for touring or to exhibit. This vehicle is
offered at no reserve.
A 1978 Cadillac Seville will be offered that evening. It was
donated to the museum to support general operations. It is a one owner,
38,000 mile original vehicle in light blue with matching leather interior.
This automobile is also offered at no reserve.
Another offering from General Motors flagship is a 1957 Cadillac
Coupe DeVille. This beautiful Cadillac hardtop is ready to go cruising in
style. It is loaded with accessories including radio, power brakes, seats,
steering and windows. This luxury automobile even has the Autronic Eye which
automatically dims the headlights for you. It is an outstanding example that
would be a great addition to any collection.
For the sports car enthusiast there's a 1961 Triumph TR3A. This
outstanding example of one of Great Britain's most famous sports cars has
had a complete body-off restoration with every nut and bolt restored. It
features a brand new top, tonneau cover and side curtains. It is a twin in
color to the cars featured in the original Road and Track magazine
advertisements during 1960 and 1961. This vehicle's very high level of
restoration really shows in the fine detail.
Another outstanding offering is a 1936 Lincoln K Brunn Town
Brougham Model 331. This beautiful custom-bodied twelve-cylinder automobile
sold for $6,700 when new compared to $580 for a new Ford. This vehicle
features a fully retractable chauffer's compartment roof and an all original
rear compartment. The car is still equipped with a working AM rear radio,
chauffeurs buzzer/intercom, lighters, two jump seats, divider window, silk
pull-down shades, wind up glass division, folding luggage rack, and
dual-sided mounted spares with covers and side view mirrors.
The star of the auction is a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Hibbard and
Darrin Transformable Imperial Cabriolet. This car features its original
body, engine and chassis, and it was purchased by William Randolph Hearst
for Marion Davies. The body features a multi-positional top. It was designed
by master designers Hibbard and Darrin in Paris using a unique construction
process called Sylentlyte. This process incorporated an aluminum
sub-structure in the body entirely eliminating the use of wood. Even the
inside door panels, which are most often wood in a Duesenberg, are made from
aluminum. The automobile sports long wheelbase construction with the use of
short wheelbase running boards giving the front fender line more expansive
length.
The Fourth Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Benefit Extravaganza sponsors include Kruse International, The Worldwide
Group-Auctioneers, RM Auctions, Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Sandra
and Gene Davenport, Do it Best Corp, FedEx Auto Transport, Hagerty Insurance
Agency, Steel Dynamics, Inc and Valeo Financial Advisors.
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum - where the world's
finest cars of yesterday live today! Over 120 classic, antique, vintage and
special interest cars are displayed with other automotive related exhibits
on three floors. The museum is located in the original 1930s national
headquarters of the legendary Auburn Automobile Company and is a National
Historic Landmark. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. year round.
In 2009, plan a visit and bring your family to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum, a place where automotive history comes to life!
automobilemuseum.org
For more information about the Extravaganza or the automobiles to be
offered, please call 260-925-1444 extension 29.
Kendra Klink
Operations Director
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
Accredited by the American Association of Museums
1600 South Wayne Street
P.O. Box 271
Auburn, Indiana 46706
Office: (260) 925-1444 x 32
Fax: (260) 925-6266
kendrak@automobilemuseum.org
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