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OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE - 2018/2019
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WELCOME
As we approach the 62nd annual Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Festival, I would like to welcome everyone to
Auburn. Our board of directors, Executive Director Amber Jackson and many outstanding volunteers have
put in an extraordinary amount of work to ensure the festival provides something for people of all ages.
On Friday please visit our 800 car cruise-in with vehicles of all ages and types and enjoy food, drink and live
entertainment on our downtown stages.
Saturday the annual Parade of Classics rolls through downtown Auburn. Saturday night will be an evening to
remember with the return of the Fast and Fabulous cars and entertainment headlined by runner up on The
Voice, Addison Agen. There will be events for kids and teen and food and drink for all.
This year we have added a schedule of Sunday events to finish
off the ACD weekend. It begins with an outdoor worship service,
followed by an art show, stage entertainment and other exciting things.
Please check the calendar on Page 43 for further information on all of
these events.
Thank you for visiting Auburn and the 62nd annual Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival, the “World’s Greatest Classic Car Show and
Festival.” I hope your time with us is enjoyable.
Mike Boswell, President, ACD Festival Board of Directors
WELCOME!
It is with great pride that I welcome you to our historic city for the 2018 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
– Year of the Speedster. As a visitor or citizen, you won’t want to miss the diverse amenities Auburn has to
offer. The ACD Festival Committee has planned a variety of activities for our visitors and residents to enjoy.
Our automobile history has enriched the City of Auburn beautiful historic homes and classic car museums.
The World’s Largest Collector Car Auctions, the popular Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, and
the National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States provide a home to the famous Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival and its abundant events held throughout the city and the Auburn Auction Park each
Labor Day weekend.
Auburn Main Street and the Downtown Auburn Business Association
invite you to enjoy the 9th annual outdoor summer art exhibit, “An
Eccentric Picnic,” featuring 20 wooden youth picnic tables painted by
area artists. The art exhibit is displayed along a downtown walking tour
on and around the courthouse square.
There’s something for everyone at the 2018 Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Festival: classic cars, parades, music, food and fun. On behalf of the
City of Auburn, we welcome you and hope your festival visit
is unforgettable.
Norman Yoder, center, Mayor, City of Auburn
4 All Things Auburn
2018 - 2019 5
WELCOME
A C D C L U B
On behalf of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club 11:45 a.m. at the historic Auburn Cord
and The Festival Committee, I’d like to welcome Duesenberg Automobile Museum. There,
you to the City of Auburn, Indiana, the “Home of you will see firsthand some of the most
the Classics.” incredible examples of our club’s three historic
marques as they gather to join in for the Kick-
Now recognized as a tremendous example off Luncheon. This is the beginning of the
of forward thinking, the founding members absolutely “must attend” activities over the
of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club set Labor Day holiday. You are also invited to join
out to restore and preserve original Auburn, us Saturday morning before the Parade of
Cord and Duesenberg automobiles while Classics at Eckhart Park anytime from 8 a.m.
gathering a network of enthusiasts along to 1 p.m. There you will get a preview of the
the way.” Founded in 1952, The Auburn Cord several hundred cars registered for our ACD
Duesenberg Club (ACD Club) continues to be Annual Reunion. Seeing these cars roar to life
one of America’s premier classic automobile before your very eyes is an experience not to
clubs. Decades later, we continue to enjoy that be missed. Admission price is just $5 for non-
brilliance and legacy of their achievement member; $3 for children and younger than 3
as we celebrate our 63rd Annual Reunion this are free!
Labor Day weekend. Each year, the ACD Club
selects one of our marques, or a particular Please enjoy all that the City of Auburn, The
body or coachwork style, to highlight our show Festival Committee, The National Automotive
season. For the 2018 show, it will be our honor & Truck Museum, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
to celebrate “The Year of the Speedster.” Automobile Museum and the ACD Club has to
offer. We hope that you will return year after
Please come and experience the incredible year, as so many have for the past 63 years.
sight of the Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg Be safe and enjoy your weekend!
automobiles who have returned to their home
town where it all began. On Thursday, we Sincerely yours,
cordially invite you to welcome the return of
the Hoosier Tour cars and participants at Mark J. Tomei, President
6 All Things Auburn
TA B L E
O F C O N T E N T S
F E A T U R E P R O F I L E F E A T U R E
12 14 16
Year of the Speedster Culture Moves Steel 2018 Grand Marshal
Dynamics to Success Addison Agen
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
P R O F I L E F E A T U R E P R O F I L E
18 20 24
Auburn Native’s Continuing the Legacy Collectors and Cars Gather in the
Roots Run Deep Classic Car Capital of America
3Rivers Federal Credit Union RM Auctions
8 All Things AuburnTA B L E
O F C O N T E N T S
F E A T U R E P R O F I L E F E A T U R E
26 28 30
New Faces, Making Something Old Labor of Love
Same Traditions Into Something New
Auburn City Steakhouse
P R O F I L E F E A T U R E A D D I T I O N A L
40 Festival Map
43 Schedule of Events
62 Grand Olde Tyme Trolley
64 Cheers to the Festival
64 Dancing with the
DeKalb Stars
66 Cruise-In
66 6th St. Stroll on Sunday
68 Fast & Fabulous
68 Glow Up the Plaza
70 Miss Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Pagent
72 The Museums
76 General Information
34 36 76 Sponsor Recognition
Indiana Farm Winery 78 Advertiser Directory
Firing on All Cylinders
Gets Better with Age 79 Thank You from the
Country Heritage Winery Executive Director
2018 - 2019 9BOARD
O F D I R E C T O R S
A C T I V E B O A R D M E M B E R S D I R E C T O R
E M E R I T U S
Troy Ackerman Zach Lightner
Mike Boswell John Maloy Jo Butler
George Witwer
Laura Brinkman Mike Payne
Tim Butler Robert Probst
Christy Coons Paul Richardson S T A F F
Damian Dunn Nick Scheumann Amber Jackson,
Rudi Eidam Greg Schlosser executive director
Teresa Harmeyer Thompson Smith Beth Scranage-Douglas,
Bill Hohler Shirley Souder office manager
Diane Jernigan Brooke Wyant
P U B L I S H E D B Y : © 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG FESTIVAL, INC.
Michiana Business Publications, Inc.
P.O. Box 6019
C O V E R P H O T O B Y : 1600 Wayne St. | Auburn, Indiana 46706
(260) 925-3600 | acdfestival.org
Jeffrey Crane
10 All Things AuburnThe Year of the
SPEEDSTER
article by Joan Eardly
photography by Jeffrey Crane
& courtesy of the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile
Museum archival collection
1935 Auburn Speedster
performing sanctioned
AAA Speed Trials at the
Bonneville Salt FlatsThe 1920s was a decade of wealth and style, two and even Mercedes, but the real excitement
things Americans consumed at a rapid pace while came from the marques of the United States.
shelling out hundreds of dollars to maintain the
illusion of luxury. The fast, aerodynamic Boattail A few companies like Packard, Peerless and
Speedster was the automobile companies’ Hudson introduced Boattail models in the 1920s
response to this need. Inspired by race cars that and 30s, but none matched the success of the
sped across salt flats and around board tracks, Auburn Automobile Company. From its debut to
the Boattail was a stylish hand-built car for the its demise, the Auburn Speedster set land speed
in-vogue motorist. The late automotive historian records with unparalleled style. The Auburn
Beverly Rae Kimes described the Boattail as “a Automobile Company released its Speedsters in
rather madcap idea … made for an era when one three series, 1928-1930, 1931-1934 and 1935-1936,
could afford to be conspicuously unreasonable.” producing 887 of the automobiles in total. The first
A true supercar, the Boattail was sensational in series was inspired by the aerodynamic styling
its prime, with fleeting success. The style lasted of the Duesenberg Model X, which E. L. Cord also
until the mid-1930s as the Great Depression owned at this time. The second series introduced
dragged on, with E. L. Cord’s 1936 Auburn 852 as some of the most stylish cars of the decade, all
the last successful Boattail Speedster produced. designed by stylist Alan Leamy. The third series
While style, speed and luxury would resurface saw styling edits by Gordon Buehrig and had the
in the automobile industry, the Boattail design most success with breaking speed records. Race
Ad for 1935 Auburn Alan Leamy in the 1931 Auburn Speedster he designed
851 Speedster in front of the Auburn Automobile Company
would not. Cars today are still designed for car driver Ab Jenkins broke 70 official American
speed but lack that distinctive pointed tail. The speed records in a 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster.
Boattail’s true style will never be matched.
A truly classic style, the Boattail Speedster is
One of the earliest Boattail automobiles was in a league of its own. From its extraordinary
manufactured by Metallurgique in Belgium under style to its incredible speed, the automobile is
engineer John Bastien in 1911. Bastien would later a reflection of its time. Although its power was
work for Stutz Motor Company of Indianapolis, unnecessary for the casual Sunday drive, the
another company well known for its Speedsters. A Boattail Speedster’s sleek, aerodynamic contour
few years later a Speedster design would emerge was the perfect style to command the attention
in 1919 in Rochester, New York, courtesy of James of the American public, and still does today.
Cunningham and raced by Ralph DePalma, who
The museum currently has a special exhibit,
would achieve speeds up to 98 mph in the car.
Boattails: Supercars of the Golden Age, running
While the news of the Cunningham Speedster was
through October of this year. The exhibit includes
subtle, the Speedster would later gain prominence
Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs, so be sure to
and popularity in America, with Europeans
stop by and see these incredible automobiles!
decidedly placid when it came to the outlandish
Boattail style. There were, of course, automobiles
of the Boattail variety from Bentley, Rolls Royce
2018 - 2019 13PROFILE
CULTURE MOVES STEEL DYNAMICS TO SUCCESS
Steel producer believes in its people
article by Janet Patterson | photography provided
There are lots of ways to hard to be an industry leader in “Our business is hard work. Work
become top in your field. Mark taking care of its employees. shifts require sacrifice by our
Millett, CEO of Steel Dynamics, employees and their families.”
Inc. (SDI) of Fort Wayne, “Including partners and their
chooses to do it with culture. children, our 8,000 employees Millett says one of the small
represent about 21,000 people tokens of appreciation is an
“Our employees are our greatest in the SDI family,” he points annual picnic for the employees
asset,” says Millett, who with out. “Our business decisions of the Butler plant. The first picnic
Keith Busse and Richard Teets, affect people’s lives. drew about 80 employees. Now,
co-founded the steel producer because of the shifts at the plant,
25 years ago. While some industry “Our people are enthusiastic the company holds two picnics
executives may talk about people and passionate about what back-to-back with an attendance
being important, Millett means it. they do, and we strive for of about 1,200 at each one.
them to be owners.”
“We started the business here “It’s very humbling to see
because of the strong work All employees receive bonuses all of those people. Most of
ethic we found in this area,” he on a regular basis as the result them are children. And we are
continues. SDI’s first plant in of weekly job performance. responsible for the health and
the Auburn area was built in And every employee is welfare of those people.”
an almost unheard of 14-month included in profit-sharing.
period from the fall of 1994 to The SDI culture extends to the
Reaping the rewards of good communities where its plants
January 1996. The company
times and sharing in the pain are located. DeKalb County has
is now the fourth largest steel
of tough times, from executives baseball teams sponsored by SDI
producer in the United States
to hourly employees connects and its United Way campaign
with 8,000 employees, with the
the entire team to the entire receives a dollar for dollar match
capability to make 12.5 million
business, Millett believes. from employee contributions.
tons of steel in a year.
“When times are tough we SDI also helps sponsor the
The Auburn area was selected
all feel it and when times annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg
because of its nearness to
are good we all prosper.” Festival and contributes
SDI’s customer base as well as
the raw materials needed to volunteers as well as money.
The company also believes in
produce its steel… scrap metal. supporting the education of its Millett says that as of mid-June of
employees and their children. this year, more than $270,000 in
“Basically, we recycle junk and
Every child of every employee corporate donations have gone
it goes into BMWs and Fords
can receive $3,000 a year toward into the Auburn community.
and Chevrolets and trucks and
college. In return, students
tractors,” he explains. That need
are expected to maintain a In addition, he says, SDI has
for scrap led SDI to acquire
minimum C-plus grade average. contributed almost $25 million
OmniSource about 10 years ago.
to the communities where the
“We listen to our employees business has operations.
Despite innovation that has
and take note of their ideas
moved by leaps and bounds,
and try to put their thoughts “As we grow there is an obligation
and state of the art production
into effect,” Millett says. SDI on our part to give back to
equipment, Millett insists that
encourages an entrepreneurial all of our communities.”
the company’s success has been
spirit that helps its operations
driven by “our phenomenal
to continuously improve.
team of people.” And, SDI works
14 All Things AuburnGrand
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neFort Wayne-native Addison Agen rocketed to
the national spotlight as runner-up on a recent
season of The Voice. The ACD Festival is honored
PAST GRAND
to have her as the grand marshal of this year’s MARSHALS
events. Addison will also be performing Saturday
night during the festival. We recently asked her 1971 Peter De Paolo
a few questions about the last year of her life. 1972 Gordon Buehrig
1973 Howard “Dutch” Darrin
1974 Chris Schenkel
You performed on television for millions, but what does it mean to 1975 Tony Hulman
you to be grand marshal and perform at a northeast Indiana event, a 1976 Harold Ames
hometown event if you will, like the ACD Festival? 1977 Gordon Buehrig
It’s amazing to come back home and have so much support 1978 Alice Huyler Ramsey
from everyone. I take it as a huge compliment that they 1979 Harold Ames
would want to have me as the grand marshal to help my 1980 Alex Tremulis
friends, family and fans celebrate all the great and crazy 1981 Dan Haggarty
things that have happened in the past year of my life. 1982 Gordon Johncock
1983 Robert Orr
What are you most looking forward to at the festival? 1984 Virginia Cord
Definitely seeing all of the people and fancy, beautiful 1985 John Mutz
old cars. It’s gonna be such a special day. 1986 Thomas Monaghan
How has your life changed since appearing on The Voice? 1987 Denny Duesenberg
It’s been a complete whirlwind to say the least, but I now 1988 Richard Kughn
have a steady focused plan on what I want to do with my 1989 Chris Schenkel
life and can now actually go out and pursue it. I have my 1990 Kay Buehrig
second album which is called I Know You Well coming out this 1991 Carroll Shelby
summer and I have an awesome band and team of people 1992 Andy Granatelli
working with me helping me make the dream happen. 1993 Dean Kruse
1994 Rodger Ward
Where do you see yourself, musically, in 1, 5 and 10 years? 1995 Frank Borman
Hard to say, but my main focus is just to keep improving on my 1996 Dave Thomas
music and on myself. As long as I’m doing that, I’ll be happy. 1997 Jerry J. Moore
1998 Dale Robertson
How have your family members – especially your siblings – 1999 John Martin Smith
adjusted to your fame? 2000 Keith Crain
They are amazing and always are happy and supportive of everything 2001 S. Truett Cathy
I do. My parents of course always want to guide me in the right 2002 Dennis Gage
direction, and luckily they both know a lot about music, but what I’m 2003 Del Mar Johnson
doing is a little bit of unknown territory so we’re all learning together. 2004 Sally Hummel,
Nancy Phelps
How have you kept yourself grounded since being on a tv show? and Susan Pereira
My faith is a huge part of who I am, and I’ve led 2005 Glenn Pray
worship in churches my whole life. I think that’s the 2006 Del Mar Johnson
main reason I still am so grounded in who I am. 2007 Doris Johnson
Any recent updates on your career that you can share? 2008 Clint Stephens
MY SECOND ALBUM I Know You Well IS COMING OUT THIS SUMMER! 2009 Clive Cussler
I’m so so very excited to share a bunch of new material with you all. 2010 Paul & Martha Bryant
2011 The Gordon
What is it like for you going out and about in the area – do people Buehrig Family
come up and want autographs/pictures? 2012 Bobby Unser
Yeah, quite often actually. My boyfriend has become 2013 Wayne Carini
quite the photographer from all of it and he loves 2014 Courtney Hansen
it. I love meeting anyone and everyone. 2015 Three Rangers
Foundation
Have you kept in touch with Adam Levine since your season 2016 John Souder
of the show ended? 2017 James Otto
Yes, whenever I have questions or ideas I check and see
what he thinks. Once a coach, always a coach.
2018 - 2019 17PROFILE
Addison Agen and the 3Rivers FCU family
with an International Harvester truck.
AUBURN NATIVE’S ROOTS RUN DEEP
3Rivers FCU executive passionate about history
article by Janet Patterson | photography by Jeffrey Crane
Chad Gramling might be the was the beginning of 3Rivers Falka who, after losing her job
marketing insights manager at Federal Credit Union in Auburn. at the Auburn Motor Company,
3Rivers Federal Credit Union, opened a popcorn stand in
but in his heart he’s a historian. While the marriage with the Bishops’ Ice Cream Parlor on east
grocery store didn’t last, the Seventh Street and later moved
Although the Auburn native joined credit union’s relationship with it outdoors to Ninth Street. “She
the 3Rivers organization only the community stayed strong. ran that stand pretty much until
19 years ago, he can quickly take “After Kroger purchased Scott’s her dying day,” says Gramling.
you back to its earliest days. in 2007, we opened a small office “I have wonderful memories of
Founded as the International on 15th Street, here in town.” By going there with my parents and
Harvester Company Fort Wayne 2012, 3Rivers Federal Credit getting fresh popcorn drenched
Works Employees Federal Union had constructed a free- in butter.” Although Falka is gone,
Credit Union in 1935, the credit standing office on Touring Drive. the stand continues to operate
union’s assets and membership and Gramling is able to take his
grew rapidly. “At one point it In addition to his grounding
own children for fresh popcorn.
was the largest credit union with 3Rivers, Gramling’s roots
in Indiana,” Gramling notes. are firmly planted in Auburn As marketing insights manager,
where he still lives. “I was Gramling studies ways 3Rivers
With the closing of the the newspaper carrier for Federal Credit Union can have
International Harvester plant in downtown when I was a kid.” the best impact on its members
Fort Wayne in 1983, the credit and the community. “We know
union folks realized it was His knowledge of the history of the
it is important to be good
time to refocus their energies. town and his passion for research
stewards of their assets and to
Thus was born 3Rivers Federal led him to publish a book in 2017,
make sure that the business
Credit Union. “That’s when we “Legendary Locals of Auburn.” In
we do in the community stays
made our services available to profiling nearly 150 legendary
in the community.”
employees of other companies, locals such as Wesley Park, who
and expanded our branches and founded Auburn in 1836 at the
services throughout the area.” tender age of 25, and Ed Kokenge,
owner of Auburn City Hardware, 3Rivers Federal Credit Union
The move to Auburn was about now the location of the Auburn 204 Touring Drive
the marriage of two local City Steakhouse, Gramling traces Auburn, Indiana 46706
entities, Gramling continues. “In a detailed history of the town. (260) 927-9790
1999, we moved into the Scott’s 3riversfcu.org
grocery stores and began to One of Gramling’s favorites is
offer expanded services.” That Martha “The Popcorn Lady”
18 All Things AuburnIf you know anything
about the ACD Festival,
you probably know of
John Souder. You see,
Souder might just be as
legendary as the festival
itself. Until this year,
Souder created the
ACD Festival poster for
every one of the last
36 years. However,
a cancer diagnosis
slowed Souder down
last year, and he made
the tough decision
to step down from
producing the poster.
“I knew it was going
to come to an end
– 36 years – but I
didn’t know that
cancer was going to
do it,” Souder says.
Souder is a traditional
artist. For over three
decades, he created each
poster by hand, weaving
color and detail into every
brush stroke, bringing
JOHN SOUDER the car of the year alive.
His posters have become
collector’s items withcar enthusiasts,
and some of them
are rather hard to
obtain now, Souder
notes. And when he
made the decision
to step down, he
acknowledges he
left big shoes to fill.
“It’s real difficult for
anyone to follow
what I did,” Souder AMANDA PEET
says. “I was the
only one there for
36 years – I did
every poster.”
But Souder realizes
that his diagnosis
THE LEGACY
article by Alicia Tharp | photography by Jeffrey Cranepresented an opportunity for the posters online as I could to
festival to usher in a new era. see what his processes were,”
Peet says. “(My process is)
“Things have got to change, taking a look at other artwork
and you have to get used to that’s out there and taking into
it. It won’t be easy maybe, but consideration the car and I
you have to do it,” Souder says. even looked at font styles.”
“That’s what I’ve kept telling
Amber Jackson, executive Peet says it’s an honor to be
director of the ACD Festival.” part of the festival. “It means
a lot to be taking over for
In an effort to find a new poster John,” she says. “Now having
artist, Jackson and the various a chance to be a part of the
entities involved in the ACD fesitval is pretty exciting.”
Festival began exploring what to
do with the next year’s poster. Jackson and the ACD Festival
board feel the same – and hope
“I wanted to make sure we gave she will continue. “We weren’t
this process the time and detail sure what to expect so we didn’t
it needed for the smoothest make an extended commitment
transition,” Jackson says. “John to the artist at first, but Amanda
gave us so many years of great has done an amazing job and we
art without ever asking for are hoping that she likes working
anything in return. How do you with us as much as we like
replace that? Also, I am not an working with her!” Jackson says.
artist so I wanted to make sure
it would be something that we While Souder admits it’s
could be proud of, something been tough, he knows change
that reflected the visions of the happens. “I miss it. But what I’m
ACD Club, The ACDA Museum, going through, when I’m sitting
the Auctions and the festival. down I think ‘you oughta get a
We had the responsibility of job’ but I stand up and it’s all
making sure it was historically over with,” Souder says. “So, I
accurate as well as artistically miss it, but I’m glad somebody
sound. We felt it best to have an else is capable of doing it. It
advisory panel from each of these takes pressure off of me.”
entities to talk us through it.”
Just as the festival has grown
Ultimately, Jackson and the board and changed over 62 years,
chose the poster submitted by so too will the posters. But
Amanda Peet, an artist who is a Souder’s legacy will remain.
graphic designer for Do It Best
Corp. Peet’s poster was chosen “(John) has given the festival so
from 21 submissions from much throughout his 36 years of
17 artists, according to Jackson. poster art. We could never repay
him,” Jackson says. “He walks
Peet was excited to possibly be down the street on any given
a part of the festival. “I thought day and people stop him just to
it was a neat contest,” Peet shake hands. What more of a
says. “The festival in Auburn legacy could one hope to leave?”
is a big deal and to even be
considered is a pretty big honor, Peet hopes to inspire as well.
so as soon as I saw it was
“I hope to inspire people to come
happening, I jumped on it.”
see our town and be interested
Her process differs from Souder’s in the classic cars and the
– her work is digital. She invested classic town and be a part of the
time doing her research before festival,” Peet says. And that’s
even starting and used a familiar what festival organizers and
artist for inspiration. “I started Auburn natives hope for too.
off by finding as many of John’s
22 All Things Auburn2018 - 2019 23
PROFILE
The ACD Trio offered from the Richard L. Burdick Collection at Auburn Fall
COLLECTORS AND CARS GATHER IN THE
CLASSIC CAR CAPITAL OF AMERICA
RM Auctions takes the wheel for the 48th annual Auburn Fall weekend.
article and photography by RM Auctions
One of the country’s premier visitors fueled all weekend long. John Paul II. What’s more, RM
celebrations of the hobby, RM Additional returning highlights Auctions will present several
Auctions’ Auburn fall sale at the and soon-to-be favorites include a private collections at Auburn Fall,
historic Auburn Auction Park celebrity appearance by TV host, including cars from the Calumet
has been a Labor Day weekend car enthusiast and biker Cristy Collection, offering automobiles
tradition for enthusiasts across Lee (autograph session on Sept. 1, ranging from 1913 to 2012. The
the country for nearly 50 years 2 to 4 p.m.), freestyle motocross complete lineup of motor cars is
– the longest running event in shows, a children’s games fun available at rmsothebys.com.
collector car auction history. zone, 50/50 draw and more.
Taking over for former subsidiary What You Need to Know
Auctions America, RM Auctions 2018 Auction Highlights The Auburn Fall Collector Car
looks to keep the tradition alive This year’s sale lineup proves Weekend returns Aug. 30 to
and thriving, with a lineup of more that RM Auctions’ Labor Day Sept. 2. Event passes are $50
than 700 exciting automobiles set weekend sale has something to per person (including parking),
for the auction block during the offer collectors of all tastes and with daily admission available
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival budgets. Great American Classics for $20 per person. Admission
weekend. Featuring a diverse with regional ties are found in an is free for all retired and active
offering of makes, both domestic authentic 1929 Auburn 120 Eight duty military and first responders
and foreign, and a roster of Speedster, a highly original 1930 (plus one guest), as well as
classics, sports and muscle cars, Cord L-29 Cabriolet and a 1929 children 12 years and younger.
modern performance, hotrods Duesenberg Model J Sedan with
coachwork by Derham/Bohman Tickets can be purchased
and more, the four day Auburn
& Schwartz, one of the earliest onsite or online in advance at
fall sale promises something for
examples delivered, all offered RMSothebys.com/AF18.
everyone, whether you’re new to
the hobby or a seasoned collector. from the Richard L. Burdick
Collection. The 1971 Ferrari 365
In addition to the auction, the GTB/4 Daytona Spider Conversion
Auburn fall event draws thousands with left-hand-drive specification
of attendees with its wide range and a stunning Rosso Corso over
of onsite activities for the entire black finish offers collectors a RM Auctions
family. The popular car corral and European sports car icon. Rolling Auburn Auction Park
swap meet allow enthusiasts to onto the block with fascinating 5536 County Rd. 11A
Auburn, Indiana 46706
discover hundreds of additional provenance is a 1976 Ford Escort
(260) 927-9797
cars and vintage treasures. 1100 GL Sedan once owned and info@rmsothebys.com
Food vendors galore keep driven by His Holiness Pope
24 All Things AuburnNEW
FACES
Auburn is ever-changing and evolving while staying rooted in the long storied
history of the area. Fresh faces bring new life and new perspectives on those past
traditions. Here we highlight a few of the new faces you’ll see around Auburn.
BRANDON J. ANDERSON TASHA EICHER MIKE HERNANDEZPETERSON
executive director & CEO, chief executive officer, executive director,
ACDA Museum DeKalb Health Community Foundation
DeKalb County
“I am both ecstatic and “At DeKalb Health,
honored to be the new our demonstrated “I’m excited about the
leader of the Auburn commitment to collaborative spirit in
Cord Duesenberg improved access and DeKalb County! We can
Automobile Museum! I delivering high quality, only become stronger
look forward to driving patient-centric health when each of us bands
the museum forward care at lower costs, together for the common
with its dedicated team are the hallmarks of good. Our hope is to
and expanding upon its the overall service do this by encouraging
excellence our patients investments in our
world class landmark
community and providing
building, events, receive and deserve.”
leadership on important
programs, collection,
issues. One example of
exhibits, archives and this type of collaboration
visitor experience.” is the DeKalb County
Promise initiative.”
26 All Things AuburnSAME
TRADITIONS
LOIS LIGHT ANTON KING ZACH WASHLER
executive director, executive director, executive director,
DeKalb County DeKalb County DeKalb County
Chamber Partnership Economic Development United Way
Partnership
“I am very invested “I am excited to work
in DeKalb County’s “I want to strive to with United Way’s many
economic and cultural impact the others community partners in
success – both around me every day DeKalb County as we
professionally and and help them succeed work together to make
personally. I look in business and in life. I DeKalb County a vibrant
forward to continuing strive to help grow our place for everyone.”
the efforts, progress business and industry
and momentum in DeKalb County while
already made by many adding diversity to
other leaders within our economic mix.”
our community.”
2018 - 2019 27PROFILE
MAKING SOMETHING OLD INTO SOMETHING NEW
Auburn City Hardware becomes Auburn City Steakhouse
article by Janet Patterson | photography provided
When you stand outside the promise that he would devote There is also a banquet room
recently completed Auburn City himself to seeing their son through and a space called the library,
Steakhouse, you could swear you high school and their daughter which is a gathering room for
were in Chicago. But you’re not. through college before returning private parties. “We wanted
You’re right across the street from to work. He kept the promise. a place where people could
the DeKalb County Courthouse mingle and not be trapped in
and in the heart of Auburn. When he finally re-entered the a small space near their table,”
business world, he wanted to says Lebamoff. His vision of
The building at the corner of Main be an agent for celebration hospitality also includes installing
and Eighth streets, was built in in people’s lives. “That’s what an elevator so that the banquet
1859 and housed the Auburn City we do here,” he says. area is accessible to those
Hardware Store. Its transformation who can’t manage the stairs.
is part of a revitalization effort The three-story brick building is
to bring life back to town. a marriage of old Auburn charm The basement features a wine
and hip urban hospitality. The cellar where patrons can rent their
Auburn business leaders Rick original oak floors have been own wine locker. “When you bring
and Vicki James purchased the refinished to a rich warmth. The guests for dinner, you can come
building with the vision of creating brick walls are exposed, some down and select your own wine
a restaurant. Bob Lebamoff of of the original light fixtures from your locker.” The wine cellar
Fort Wayne, a third generation have been repurposed and the will also be a place for winemakers
restaurateur, just happened to freight elevator has been moved across the country to highlight
be ready for a new adventure. to the front of the building and their wines during tastings.
The three were brought together reconstructed to show off its
by mutual friend Andy Haddock 19th century ingenuity. Even the Business has been lively since
of Lake City Bank – and the original cash register has a the opening in April. “This has
transformation began. home near the front entrance. been an incredible blessing for
me personally and for the city
“This is what dreams are made “Vicki and Rick spared no of Auburn,” says Lebamoff.
of,” says Lebamoff, who grew up expense in restoring the
helping his father, Tom Lebamoff, building,” Lebamoff says.
in his Fort Wayne restaurant, Original cabinets and woodwork
The Elegant Farmer. Time and have been refinished and
Auburn City Steakhouse
life carried Lebamoff from the the tin ceiling restored. 203 Main St.
restaurant business through Auburn, Indiana 46706
several entrepreneurial ventures The second floor features the
(260) 333-7337
to becoming a widowed stay- Davis and James bar, a nod to auburncitysteakhouse.com
at-home father of two teens. Joseph Davis, who constructed
the building and owned it until
His wife, who died of breast the turn of the 20th century, and
cancer in 2010, asked him to the current building owners.
28 All Things AuburnLABOR
OF
Auburn Cord Duesenburg
enthusiasts and ACD Club
members wouldn’t change their
passions for anything – despite
near death experiences.
article by Heather Herron
photography provided by the Leahy family
A tradition that started over 30 years ago is an Auburn. There weren’t very many hotel rooms
alive and well in Auburn. Dozens of people – in the area so he’d have to stay in Fort Wayne and
some of them nearly strangers – gather each drive back and forth. Jim offered up our place.”
Labor Day weekend in Carolyn Murdock’s front
yard to socialize, share good food and watch Among the crowd that gathers at the Murdocks’
the annual Auburn Cord Duesenburg parade. Main Street home is Kathy Leahy, Carolyn’s sister,
and Kathy’s husband Pat. The Leahy’s three sons
“We’ve just met so many beautiful, beautiful and their children, alongside Carolyn’s three sons
people over the years,” says Carolyn. “Everybody and families always return for the reunion each year.
brings something to eat and we don’t worry There are even a few adopted kids – friend’s of one
about the house. We put chairs wherever they’re of the Leahy’s son’s from his days at Purdue – who
comfortable. We enjoy each other’s company. attend annually from Florida and California. “We
The conversation is the biggest thing.” have all the coasts covered,” Kathy says proudly.
Naturally, much of the conversation centers around “We used to sit on the curb and watch the cars
cars. After all, that’s what sparked the whole thing. go by and our boys would laugh and they knew
eventually Dad would get one,” recalls Kathy. “He
“Jim loved to have company,” says Carolyn of her came home one day and looked like the cat that
late husband. “He knew a guy from his home state swallowed the canary. We all knew what that meant.”
of Pennsylvania who came every year with his car,
30 All Things AuburnLeahy family picture from last year’s Parade of Classics
They bought their first Cord in 1999
and now own four of them.
“We’ve restored and rebuilt them,” Pat says.
“They start as a shell. They were built in 1936
and 1937 so it can be difficult to find parts. There
were only as many parts as there were cars
made. I’ve found some through eBay and others
through connections in the ACD Club. And we’ve
traveled around the country looking for parts.”
Those travels have lead the Leahys on lots
of adventures, some they’d rather forget.
“We’ve traveled to a number of ACD meets around
the country and we had been going to the Eastern
Spring Meet in Danville, Pennsylvania. We drove out
for Memorial Day weekend and had our car on a
dolly, pulling it with a pickup truck,” explains Kathy,
before Pat jumped in and picked up the story.
2018 - 2019 31“We were in Ohio just past Cleveland,” Pat says. The third is building a garage to house one. Soon
“We were going down a hill and the Cord blew a after my granddaughter got her license, she
tire and started swerving. We lost control on I-80 drove one in the ACD parade,” Pat says proudly.
and were turned around 180 degrees in the middle “She was nervous, but it all turned out okay.”
lane, going down a hill backwards. That’s when
a semi hit the side of the pickup and then drove “It’s important to keep the younger
over the roof and the front end of the Cord.” generations interested,” continues Pat.
“We had just finishing restoring it,” Carolyn has no plans to stop hosting the get-
Kathy laughs. “So much for that.” together anytime soon. Every year she looks
forward to rounding everyone up for a picture
Unhurt but shaken, they came back to their in matching t-shirts on the front lawn. One year
Woodburn home and worked hard to get the the photo featured more than 50 people.
car fixed before the ACD Festival that Labor Day,
when they went back to the Murdocks’ home. “It’s funny,” she says. “As we look back at pictures,
there’s one year that my sister and I looked at each
Jim has since passed away, but Carolyn carries other and I pointed to some folks and said, ‘Do you
on what started so many decades ago. know those people?’ She didn’t. Nobody did.”
“It really was just family and friends getting together The gatherings are always looked forward to
to watch the parade and it grew from there. It got throughout the year. Last year, the Leahy’s got so
out of control’ after that,” says Carolyn with a smile. excited for Labor Day that they forgot to check
the gas level in their LP tank – which led to eight
These days, Pat, Kathy and Carolyn are more people taking very cold showers for four long days.
nostalgic about the cars and the tradition. “But it never chilled our enthusiasm!” Kathy says.
“We have three sons. I’m trying to pass my love “We’re not fancy and we don’t try to be fancy,”
for cars on to them and their kids. Our two older Carolyn concludes. “We just catch up on what
ones each have a car that we’ve fixed up together. everyone’s doing. It’s turned into an institution.”
32 All Things AuburnPROFILE
Country Heritage Winery’s new outdoor area
INDIANA FARM WINERY GETS BETTER WITH AGE
The motto “Drink Local” is encouraged
at Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard.
article by Marney Carmichael | photography by Jeffrey Crane
Country Heritage Winery and Blueberry Acres, years ago that “I want people to realize that
Vineyard sits adjacent to Indiana the Lutters were first introduced wine is fun, and I want everyone
State Road 3 in DeKalb County. In to winemaking, often selling to feel welcome. We have wines
fact, you can’t miss it when you extra berries to regional wineries. for everybody, whether you are
drive past its fields of grape vines. Tempting homemade fudge is also in a suit or T-shirt and jeans.”
sold in the market, as is Country
What started out as 12 acres Heritage’s own gourmet popcorn. Country Heritage Winery is open
expanded to 42 acres this daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with
year. “There have been four New this year at Country Heritage six complimentary wine tastings.
stages of growth so far,” says is a covered outdoor stage and Vineyard tours with wine experts
owner Jennifer Lutter. the extension of its outdoor patio take place on Saturdays from
with additional seating. Guests noon to 6 p.m. Acoustic acts play
The first grapes were planted can take in wine, food and a live inside on Friday and Saturday
in the spring of 2011, with 2013 act during the Summer Wine evenings during the winter. Look
seeing a partial harvest and 2015 Down Concert Series, held every for its holiday market closer
its first full harvest. Ten varieties weekend from 6 to 9 p.m. until to the Christmas season.
of grapes are currently being Labor Day. Children are allowed
grown. Jennifer explains that but must be accompanied In 2018, Country Heritage Winery
for their Pinot Gris and the “big by adults at all times. A pizza received 41 medals and three Best
reds” such as Cabernet Savignon oven and outside bar are under of Class awards from the Indy
and Merlot, grapes are sourced construction and are expected to International Wine Competition.
from California and Washington. be operational by late summer. It has been awarded 182 medals
in total – 10 Best of Class, Indiana
The goal of Country Heritage is Country Heritage Winery and Traminette of the Year 2013,
to “promote local,” says Jennifer. Vineyard has expanded three Indiana Farm Winery of the Year
“We’re country people,” explains times since its opening. “We in 2015 and 2016 and Indiana
Jennifer of her and her husband, have grown faster than we Winery of the Year 2017.
who are locals themselves. imagined, some of it has been
Jeremy’s family homestead farm, trial and error and we learn
with over 100 years of heritage, is every year,” says Jennifer.
nearby. Here they grow produce Country Heritage Winery
that they sell in the Country The award-winning winery and Vineyard
Heritage Farm Market. What they currently employs 30 to 35 0185 CR 68
don’t harvest themselves they people, from seasonal to part- LaOtto, Indiana 46763
source locally – produce such and full-time staff. “Ninety percent (260) 637-2980
as tomatoes and lettuce. It was of our employees have not had countryheritagewinery.com
at their U-pick blueberry farm, wine experience,” says Jennifer.
34 All Things Auburn2018 - 2019 35
Firing
on all
cylinders photography by Daniel Church & provided
With an appreciation for the through on your daily commute, common to find a festival or
past, and an eye for the future, you can’t help but notice the family-friendly event happening
the city of Auburn is firing on energy projecting through in the streets. Whether it’s the
all cylinders. Whether it is new the walls of all things Auburn. uniquely themed First Fridays,
businesses, a ma jor streetscape Blessed with Auburn’s rich the Strawberry Festival or
revitalization project or the automotive history and wealth ‘We Love Auburn’ month,
massive amount of activities of visitors during Labor Day our inclusive eccentricity
happening in Auburn year-round, festivities, the community is part of our small town
the momentum is contagious. has been well-known for the charm. Throughout the year,
“There have been great things Auburn Cord Duesenberg you may also find sparkling
happening in Auburn for the Festival. “With DABA and ice sculptures, colorful ‘yarn
past 60 years, yet with a new Auburn Main Street aligned bombed’ trees or beautifully
focus on collaboration things in their missions, it’s really painted children’s picnic tables.
have really been able to make allowed visitors and residents You may even find a chalk
it to the next level,” says Auburn to enjoy Auburn throughout walk taking place, welcoming
Main Street Board Member Jenn the entire year,” says Littlejohn, the talents of everyone from
Gibson. This year, the Downtown “which is incredibly exciting young children to adults.
Auburn Business Association for our growing community.”
(DABA) and Auburn Main Street When local people with a
are combining their efforts and BEYOND LABOR DAY common interest come together,
collaborating to focus on the the outreach and impact it
With a vibrant mix of retailers has on the community are
development and promotion
and restaurants, visiting long-lived. Last year alone,
of downtown Auburn. With
downtown Auburn is a great Auburn boasted more than 50
DABA leading the efforts from
way to spend the day. Museums family-friendly activities, all of
downtown business owners and
are open year-round, and which were community driven.
Auburn Main Street volunteers
because of groups like Auburn “We’ve been listening to our
focusing on encouraging the
Main Street and DABA, just community and businesses
community to come downtown
to name a few, and have created inclusive
through various initiatives, the
you’re bound to
results of this collaboration
find something
are nothing short of amazing.
unique to do while
“It’s taken time, but 2018 has
you’re in town.
shown us incredible results
of these efforts,” says Mike Each summer
Littlejohn, DABA president you’ll find an
and Main Street initiator. art installation
gracing the city’s
Whether you’re visiting Auburn
sidewalks. It’s also
for the first time or passingexperiences that are both memorable and
engaging,” says Gibson. And she should know,
as the promotions chair for Auburn Main
Street and an automotive enthusiast herself,
Gibson and her committee have spearheaded
this effort. The promotions committee is
effective because it has moved beyond
the “tried-and-true” downtown promotions
ideas of yesteryear. By thinking beyond the
automobile, both in practice and in theory,
the committee is charting a new course. The
city and events are more walkable and bike
friendly, and with a commitment to focus on
year-round promotions, they have embraced
the winter months to fully support commerce
and economic development while maintaining
a watchful eye on quality of life for residents.
May highlighted the warmth of summer
nights to come by welcoming a 15 passenger
bike “pedal tour” to Auburn and offered 30
minute tours of downtown. As all First Friday
events, this event was also open to all ages of
community members. This event was such a
hit and they are looking for ways to bring the
15 passenger bike back in the near future. In
February 2019, the community will be able to
experience a twist in the Arctic Art Ice event
by including an ice sculptor competition.
With over 20 participating businesses and
organizations sponsoring ice sculptures in
2018, the upcoming year is sure to be “cool!”
With the tenacious and unrelenting pursuit
of ensuring Auburn is a place where future
generations are proud to live and thrive,
Auburn is truly fortunate to have such an
amazing tribe of committed volunteers and
residents who consistently share their passions.
With a shared vision for a vibrant downtown,
you’re likely to see Auburn evolving, however
never losing sight of the solid foundation and
appreciation of our ancestors, history, small-
town charm, and contagious kindness to all
who live, work and play here in Auburn.
For more
information visit dekalbcvb.org
or like these daba4auburn.org
organizations on
auburnmainstreet.org
Facebook to keep
@auburnmainstreet
up-to-date on
Auburn #WeLoveAuburn
happenings:
2018 - 2019 37DOWN
TOWN
38 All Things AuburnDiscover all that historic downtown Auburn has to offer and support
these local businesses. Shop, dine and explore your way through
Auburn and its small town charm. Plus, see the great services
Auburn professionals are offering our community.
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acdfestival.org
2018 - 2019 41SCHEDULE
O F E V E N T S
Event times and dates are subject to change. Please check the
ACD Festival website at acdfestival.org for the most up-to-date information.
Saturday, August 25th Cost: Free to spectators, pre-registration required
for participants
Cheers to the Festival – Speedster Soirée
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival The Hoosier Tour welcomes 50 Auburns, Cords
Time: 6 p.m. or Duesenbergs on a traveling tour to promote
Location: Auburn City Steakhouse the ACD Festival and enjoy a variety of fun
Cost: $50 per person activities. The tour arrives back at the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum on
Join the ACD Festival for its annual Cheers to the
Thursday at 11:45 a.m. where there will be a
Festival fundraiser and celebration. This year’s
performance by the Dixieland Band. Contact the
theme is the ‘Speedster Soirée’ based on the 2018
festival office at information@acdfestival. org
Poster Art with guests wearing any combination of
for details and registration information.
blue and white! This year’s event will be held at the
new and beautifully restored Auburn City Steakhouse
at the corner of 8th and Main right across from the
Wednesday, August 29th
courthouse. Enjoy the ambiance from upstairs with RM Auctions Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend
heavy hors d’oeuvres, ACD Festival Poster art and Time: Auction begins at noon
an amazing silent auction, as well as on 8th street for Location: Auburn Auction Park
cars, music and our custom made ACD Festival wine Cost: $50 for full event pass, including parking.
from Byler Lane Winery. Space is limited. Register $20 for daily admission
online at acdfestival.org or contact the office at
information@acdfestival.org for more information. Worldwide Auctioneers 11th annual The Auburn
Auction – Bidder Registration and Vehicle
Sunday, August 26th Check-In
Time: Bidder registration and vehicle check-in from
Annual Garage Cruise
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and National Auto & Truck Museum Location: National Auto & Truck Museum
Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: Museum donation – $8 adults, $4 children 5-12.
Location: Auburn and surrounding areas 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to view museum cars.
Cost: $10 for entire tour or $5 per garage
Take a Sunday drive and visit the garages of local Thursday, August 30th
automotive enthusiasts for a behind-the-scenes RM Auctions Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend
look at their automotive projects. You’ll see car Time: Auction begins at noon
memorabilia, street rods, muscle cars, classic autos, Location: Auburn Auction Park
specialty trucks and other unique projects. Visit the Cost: $50 for full event pass, including parking.
Garage Cruise locations in any order you choose. $20 for daily admission
Visit the National Auto & Truck Museum for tickets or
more information. Worldwide Auctioneers 11th annual The Auburn
Auction – Private Showings of Vehicles
Tuesday, August 28th Time: Bidder registration and vehicle check-in from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For private showing of vehicles,
Annual ACD Festival Hoosier Tour
check-in at bidder registration
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Location: National Auto & Truck Museum
Time: 8 a.m.
Cost: Museum donation – $8 adults, $4 children 5-12.
Location: Tour leaves from the Auburn Cord
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to view museum cars.
Duesenberg Automobile Museum for the Celina,
Ohio area
2018 - 2019 43Kick-Off Luncheon/Celebration Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Benefit Extravaganza Fundraiser
Time: Noon presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Location: Willennar Hall, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Time: 6 p.m.
Automobile Museum Location: Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Cost: Reservations are $15 per person Automobile Museum
Cost: $150 per person
Join us as we celebrate the official start of the 2018
ACD Festival. View Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs The 13th Annual Benefit Extravaganza is a must attend
parked in front of the museum as they return from event. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres
the Hoosier Tour. Enjoy the sounds of Auburn’s served in the art-deco showrooms, followed by a
own Dixieland Band as old friends reunite and new gourmet dinner, open bar, silent and live auction,
friends meet. Hear highlights of the Hoosier Tour, automobile auction (none of the automobiles sold
along with updates on festival events and activities. are from the museum’s collection) all while raising
Reservations are required and can be obtained money for educational programs. Reservations
through the ACD Festival office at acdfestival.org. and jacket are required. Contact the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile Museum at (260) 925-1444
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Factory Meet for more information. Register today at
and Greet one.bidpal.net/acdamextrav2018/welcome.
presented by the Auburn Moose Family Center
Time: 6 to 11 p.m. Dancing with the DeKalb Stars
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, Beacon FCU
Location: Auburn Moose Family Center, located at and Country Heritage Winery
10th and Main streets Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Admission is free; food and drink available Location: Country Heritage Winery
for purchase Cost: Free, wine and food truck on site for purchase
All are welcome to enjoy vintage and second You are invited to DeKalb County’s first ever
generation, plus special interest cars while Dancing with the DeKalb Stars! This free event will
reconnecting with old friends and making new ones! be held at Country Heritage Winery at 6 p.m. on
44 All Things Auburn2018 - 2019 45
Thursday, August 30th where DeKalb’s Finest, in
conjunction with our local dance schools, will
compete for a dollar a vote to raise money for
Riley Children’s Hospital! The Legendary Train
Hoppers will be taking the stage afterwards so
stick around for amazing company, great wine,
food trucks and plenty of dancing. Guest dancers
include: Alyssa Ivanson (WANE TV) & Tony
Dider of Fort Wayne Ballroom Company; Kent &
Shelley Johnson of Excelsior Arts Academy; Dawn
Ashelman (Beacon FCU) & Nick Maloy; Miss ACD
Madison Seifert with choreography by Turning
Pointe Academy; Kirby Cool (United Way) & Josh
Espinoza of Ratio Dance; Mike Hernandezpeterson
(Community Foundation) & Heather Closson of
Ratio Dance; with a special dance: Evelyn Stoy’s
‘Tribute to my Sister’ (Sister of Olivia Stoy).
Friday, August 31st
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
presented by National Auto & Truck Museum
Time: 7 to 10 a.m.
Location: NATM north parking lot
Cost: Donations to support the NATM museum
are appreciated
Start your day out with a hearty breakfast and
camaraderie right in the heart of the museum
district. Supporting the National Auto & Truck
Museum never tasted so good!
ACD Club Swap Meet
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club
Time: 7 a.m. to noon
Location: Auburn Pool Parking lot,
near Eckhart park
Cost: Free
Join fellow automotive enthusiasts as you peruse
many auto-related items.
Ladies of ACD Tea “Vintage Treasure Sale”
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile
Museum
Cost: Museum admission required
Get ready for Labor Day in style with the vintage
treasure sale! This event is open to the public.
RM Auctions Auburn Fall Collector
Car Weekend
Time: Auction begins at Noon.
Location: Auburn Auction Park
Cost: $50 for full event pass, including parking.
$20 for daily admission
Worldwide Auctioneers 11th annual The
Auburn Auction - Preview Day
Time: Bidder registration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
vehicle preview
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