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$4.00
Free to members
Volume 46 No. 1
2019
Administration & Engineering Building
Education Program
Adopt a Car
Museum Store
2019 Cover Story
Letter
2019 Gallery Sponsors
Corporate Members &
Sponsors The Administration & Engineering Building From the Chairman
Herb Horrom
Alcoa Foundation, E.L. Cord
Foundation, Charles and Barbara
Goodman Foundation
Gordon Buehrig Gallery of Design
The Auburn Automobile Company (AAC) was established in 1903, evolving from the
Eckhart Carriage and Buggy Works, Auburn, Indiana. The automobile company’s Just as Auburns, Cords, and Duesenbergs are
$5,000 Administration & Engineering Building (home to the museum today) was built still revered today, their modern representative, Anonymous
during 1929-1930 to serve as the Design Studio
Auburn Gear, LLC. company’s corporate headquarters
the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile
Museum, is held in high regard. Several times
Do it Best Corp. while also providing a space for a a week we hear from museum visitors that a Gene Davenport Family
grand showroom for the display of visit to the museum has been on their bucket Gallery of Fine Art and Archival Treasures
Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg, and list. Museum Trustees, Committees, and Staff
other Cord Corporation products Metal Technologies, Inc.
$2,500 under the leadership of E. L. Cord.
take this very seriously and work hard to make each visitor experience exciting
and memorable. Just being in the place where the history they’re experiencing Education Center
DeKalb Health happened sets the stage. Award winning exhibits and scholarly research keeps it
The building was designed by genuine and fascinating. Terence E. Adderley
Therma-Tru Corp. regionally prominent architect Alvin We are continuously exploring exciting new ideas to carry the museum forward Gallery of Racers and Record-Setters
Max Strauss, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. The AAC moved into the beautiful building on September 13, 1930. The building
into the future. In our efforts to take the museum to the next level, we are investing
time in professionally studying museum collaborations and partnerships, while also Raisbeck Engineering
housed executive, administrative, design and engineering departments, and raising funds to reroof and seal the building envelope from the destructive outside
sales staff until shortly before the company’s demise in 1937. The building has Hall of Technology
elements. This must be accomplished as quickly as possible. We also have a
$1,000 been found to be architecturally significant and has been noted as one of the generous 1-to-2 matching challenge to meet that is slated to restore the original
finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the Midwest. Steel Dynamics
C&A Tool Engineering, Inc. Showroom, which will include painting it to its original colors.
Gallery of Auburn, Indiana, Automobiles
Now summer is upon us and the museum is as busy as ever with visitors, events,
Gene Davenport Investments The Administration & Engineering Building was a key part of the AAC facility outreach programs, and more! The Museum has so much to offer including
but possessed individual significance distinct from the other buildings on the space for groups to enjoy indoor or outdoor festivities. It’s the place to visit, or to William H. Willennar Foundation
Hampton Industrial Services, company’s complex. The building was designed to provide a public face for host your next event. Willenar Hall Event Area
Inc. the Auburn Automobile Company and related Cord Corporation subsidiaries. We are always open to new ideas and suggestions to make your museum better
The National Historic Landmark building is deemed significant as a purpose-built and stronger. Contact me, Executive Director Brandon Anderson, or the museum Available for 10 year sponsorships
Joyce Hefty-Covell, State facility designed to serve as Auburn’s corporate headquarters, with executive, staff today and thank you for your continued support!
Farm Insurance administrative, and factory management staff housed in the same building as • Auburn Automobile Company
MacAllister Machinery the engineering and experimental department’s design studios and testing labs, Sincerely, Grand Showroom
the advertising department, and dealer and distributor entertainment and support
Company, Inc. services. The consolidation of these functions brought efficiency to the company. • Export and Domestic
Mefford, Weber and Blythe, PC The building’s showroom, referred to as “12,000 square foot of Art Deco splendor,”
Sales Office
Attorneys at Law is slated for restoration upon meeting a $420,000 1:2 matching challenge grant Herb Horrom
by the Jeffris Family Foundation of Janesville, Wisconsin. This match must be
• Archives
Chairman, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum.
Messenger, LLC met by June 30, 2021. Please contact the museum to help with the matching
challenge. • Cars of Indiana Gallery
SCP Limited
• Gallery of Excellence and
Innovation
$500
• Special Interest Gallery
Auburn Moose Family Center
Brown & Brown Insurance • Early Auburn Gallery
Agency, Inc. 1903 - 1924
Campbell & Fetter Bank
Ceruti’s Catering & Event
Planning
Farmers & Merchants State
Bank
Goeglein’s Catering
Graphics 3, Inc.
The Hicksville Bank
The Italian Grille
Vision Source Innovative Eye
Care, Douglas Morrow O.D.
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Comments from the
Guest Registry Education
Learning with a hands on approach
THE ADOPT-A-CAR PROGRAM
Breath – taking works of art!!! The Adopt-a-Car program raises funds for the museum’s care of its
Elyse Faulkner, Education and Programs Manager, has been debuting some
– California
new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs. Here, fourth collection, operations, and programs. This is YOUR opportunity to connect
Great exhibits! Loved reading the
graders are learning about forces as they explore car crashes. Students learn to the historically significant and irreplaceable vehicles in the collection.
about the forces that act on cars, then see real footage from our collection View adoptable cars at store.automobilemuseum.org.
history and “back stories”.
cars as they race around the track, and finally perform an experiment to learn
– Michigan
about how forces change the outcomes of car crashes. Elyse is also developing
Couldn’t see it all in one trip.
programs for students to learn about the engineering design process as they test
their own cars in wind-tunnels, and a program where students design and test their
ADOPTION DONOR RECEIVES:
We’ll be back!
– Indiana
own balloon-powered race car. In addition, Elyse is training our volunteer team to • Certificate for 12-month adoption
incorporate more hands-on learning techniques and encouraging volunteers to
Thank you! This is a slice of history
bring out touchable artifacts to bring the cars to life! Look forward to more hands- • Unlimited museum admission for one during
on experiences coming soon! 12 months of adoption
come alive!!
– Maryland
• 8” X 10” and wallet size photo of your adopted car
Typical “kid in a candy store” feeling. • Museum key fob stating: My other car is on loan at
– Washington
the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile
Worth the drive – beautiful Museum
architecture and cars!!
– Ohio • Name on car-side signage
A great and well laid out museum
• Copy of museum’s publication, The Accelerator
holding a wonderful collection of • Your name listed in museum’s Annual Report
historic automobile artifacts.
History really preserved at its’ best!
Big thumps up!!!
– Australia
Top Shelf!! – North Carolina
Exceeded expectations, which were
very High! Wonderful museum!!
– New Zealand
Simply FANTASTIC!! – Italy
Truly fabulous, a real treasure!
Amazing collection!! So glad these
cars have a home!
– North Dakota
Far beyond my expectations!!
– Arizona
Most awesome car museum I’ve ever
visited!! Each car is a piece of art!!
– Illinois
Great place to see the vehicle
development history!
– China
Saturday
June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21
9:00 - 11:00 Am
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Meet Our Centerfold
The Auburn Automobile Showroom
Showroom at 1974 Museum Opening 1930 Auburn Automobile Company Factory Showroom Museum Showroom 2019
Calendar
of museum events
Chassis Donated
Following war production and racing success, Duesenberg founded the Duesenberg
Leave a Classic Legacy of Classic You
Have you thought about leaving a legacy that represents Saturday, September 21, 2019
Automobile and Motors Company and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. Production you, one that is dignified and inspiring to others? Cars & Coffee
Saturday, July 20, 2019 of the Duesenberg Straight 8, later renamed as the Model A, began in 1921. There are ways to do that, but very few that are truly Education and Exhibit Plaza
Cars & Coffee They included several industry firsts for passenger cars born from their racing successes, permanent, always in the public eye, and associated 9:00AM-11:00AM
Education and Exhibit Plaza including 4-wheel hydraulic brakes and single overhead camshaft straight-eight cylinder with the automotive heritage that defined our country in FREE
9:00AM-11:00AM engine. Duesenberg built running chassis which were later fitted with custom body styles so many ways.
FREE from some of the leading coachbuilding firms such as Fleetwood and Millspaugh & Irish. This Saturday, October 5, 2019
chassis features the long wheelbase of 141 inches, typically reserved for 7-passenger sedan Consider your name, family crest, or company logo If These Cars Could Talk: 1929
Saturday, August 3, 2019 or limousine bodies. Due to production and financial issues, approximately 650 Duesenberg engraved exclusively on one side of the solid 30” X 30” Cord Brougham
Model A’s were built. granite base of one of the artful bronzes of an automotive
If These Cars Could Talk: 1909 Car Side
pioneer located in the museum’s exhibit and education
McIntyre Truck 2:00PM
plaza. The plaza is outdoors and it is open to the public at
Car Side all times. Eight out of the ten bronzes still have an opening
Free with Museum Admission
2:00PM SPECIFICATIONS
for your legacy distinction.
Free with Museum Admission Model: Model A Roadster Sunday, October 13, 2019
Having your legacy associated with the Museum is a positive reflection on you. The Museum Sunday Spotlight: Behind The
Sunday, August 11, 2019 Wheelbase: 141 inches enjoys the undeniable promise of longevity and the educational bronzes represent positive Scenes:
Sunday Spotlight: The reflections of brilliance, ingenuity, and perseverance. They represent success that welcomes Building Classic Automobiles
Development of the Model J Engine: Straight-eight cylinder, positive association with you, your company, or family. There are numerous ways to support Metal Technologies, Inc. Education
Duesenberg single overhead cam the museum and enjoy recognition, including this permanent recognition option. For Center
Metal Technologies, Inc. Education further information on this program and many others, please call 260-925-1444 and ask 2:00PM
Center Transmission: Three-speed manual for Executive Director Brandon Anderson at extension 27 or Development Manager Cindy Free with Museum Admission
2:00PM Murfield at extension 22.
Free with Museum Admission Displacement: 260 cubic inches Sunday, October 27, 2019
The Museum is a 501(c)3 tax deductible organization. Therefore, donations are tax
Trunk or Treat!
deductible to the extent of the law. Talk with your accountant or tax advisor to determine
Saturday, August 17, 2019 Horsepower: 90 at 4,000 rpm Auburn Cord Duesenberg
how gifts to the Museum can benefit you as well as the Museum. Let us know that you
Cars & Coffee have named the Museum in your plans and if you would like to join our Legacy Circle or if Automobile Museum
Education and Exhibit Plaza Weight: 3,000—5,000 lbs. (bodied) 1:00PM – 3:00PM
you prefer to remain anonymous.
9:00AM-11:00AM FREE
FREE Price When New: $5,450—$8,300 To include the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in your will, living trust, Adults must be accompanied by
(bodied) retirement plan, life insurance or other planned giving, the following language is children
Thursday, August 29, 2019 recommended:
45th Anniversary of the Graciously donated by Perry and “I bequeath the following to Auburn Automotive Heritage, Inc. d/b/a Auburn Cord Saturday, November 2, 2019
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Margie Pintzow, Albuquerque, Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit institution located at 1600 If These Cars Could Talk: 1922
Automobile Museum New Mexico. South Wayne Street, Auburn, Indiana 46706.” This information is not intended as legal or Haynes
Willennar Hall tax advice. Please consult an attorney or tax advisor for advice. Car Side
6:00PM-10:00PM 2:00PM
$150 per person. Individual or Free with Museum Admission
Corporate Sponsorship tables
available Sunday, November 10, 2019
Each year the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Driving Experience Sunday Spotlight: Behind the
Saturday, August 31, 2019 explores great tracks and exhilarating racing fun! Scenes Tour of the Museum
Gatsby Gala Ball Metal Technologies, Inc. Education
Willennar Hall Participants from prior years cannot say enough great things about the experience. Center
7:00PM-11:OOPM Prepare for a full day of driving on the track on Mondays. This is a fundraiser 2:00PM
$50 per person ($45 for Museum Free with Museum Admission
where 100% of the net profit goes to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile
Members), $200 per
sponsored table Museum, a 501(c)(3) organization. An exciting racing tradition was bred through Saturday, December 7, 2019
the classic cars and history displayed at the Museum, and its mission continues If These Cars Could Talk: 1941
Saturday, September 7, 2019 with support from the Driving Experience. Graham
If These Cars Could Talk: 1931 Car Side Presentation
Duesenberg Sedan The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum first Driving Experience took 2:00PM
Car Side Free with Museum Admission
place at the Grattan Raceway in Belding, Michigan June 10. Upcoming is the
2:00PM
Free with Museum Admission Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois July 29, and once again, GingerMan Sunday, December 8, 2019
Raceway in South Haven, Michigan September 16. Included in registration is Sunday Spotlight: Never Before
Sunday, September 8, 2019 lodging, lunch at the track at each venue, and dinner at Harrah’s during Autobahn Seen Artifacts
Sunday Spotlight: The in July. We invite any clubs to sign up and participate – bring your cars to the Metal Technologies, Inc. Education
Duesenberg Brothers racetrack! Please contact Mike Eikenberry, Chairman of the Auburn Cord
Center
and their Automobiles Cost: $750 for one event, $1,200 for two events, Duesenberg Automobile Museum Driving Experience phone: (260) 229-2017 or
2:00PM
Metal Technologies, Inc. Education Free with Museum Admission
Center $1,500 for all three events email: mikeeikenberry@comcast.net for additional information.
2:00PM Check automobilemuseum.org
Free with Museum Admission for revisions and updates.
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MUSEUM STORE A.
I. DARK DENIM CORD LOGO SHIRT
I. K. 100% cotton denim in traditional dark color. Left chest
J. embroidered with Cord logo. Sizes Small - 3-XLarge.
A. 2019 ACD FESTIVAL POSTER
C7010i $39.95
Full color poster art designed by Amanda Peet, local
graphic artist. Measures 24" x 36" poster. Poster art B.
J. DARK DENIM DUESENBERG SHIRT
"Year of the Duesenberg Model J". Comes rolled in
100% cotton denim in traditional dark color.
a tube.
Embroidered Duesenberg straight-eight eagle logo left
chest. Sizes Small - 3-XLarge.
2019 ACD Festival poster Artist-signed & available
C7011i $39.95
#2-#50
P3119 $50.00
K. DARK DENIM AUBURN LOGO SHIRT
100% cotton denim in traditional dark color.
2019 ACD Festival poster not signed.
Embroidered 1900 Auburn Established pennant logo left
P3019 $10.00
chest. Sizes Small - 3-XLarge.
L. C7012i $39.95
B. 2019 FESTIVAL SHIRT
M.
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival official event t-shirt.
L. AUBURN LOGO HAT
Short-sleeve, Anvil brand. 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
100% cotton twill, 6-panel cap. Embroidered Auburn
and rayon. Displays 2019 Auburn Cord Duesenberg
logo. Adjustable D-ring in back. Colors available: beige,
Festival Art, Year of the Duesenberg. Small - 3X Large
black, navy, and green
C2119 $20.00
C2007i $16.95
C. IT’S A DUESY LONG SLEEVE TEE
The long-sleeve 50% polyester and 50% cotton M. RACER TIE DESIGN
heather gray t-shirt, displays a white imprint of a 100% silk tie in standard length of 57-inches. Vintage
Duesenberg automobile profile center chest - and racer motif. Available in dark red. Josh Bach, Limited.
- the popular phrase, It’s A Duesy, in white ink down C.
N. C1058i $39.95
one sleeve of the garment.
C1307 $35
N. CORD LOGO HAT
D. LOGO SUNGLASSES D. 100% cotton twill, 6-panel cap. Embroidered Cord Crest
Did you forget your sunglasses for the cruise-in? Well logo. Adjustable D-ring in back. Colors available: beige,
the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
black, navy, and green.
Store has a quick-fix option for you. Consider this one-
size fits most museum logo sunglasses in jet black C2004i $16.95
with retro-look styling and built-in UV light protection.
X3016 $9.50 E. O. TRI LOGO LUCITE TRAY
This beautiful Lucite tray is a sleek multi-purpose tray that
measures nearly 17-inches in length by 9.5-inches in
E. COMMEMORATIVE AUTOMOBILE STAMP O. width. Used to serve drinks or organize a desk, this tray
COLLECTION, FRAMED will serve you well. Imprinted in matte gold are the three
D1250 $50.00 classic marques of Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg
P. automobile logos. Small lucite button feet on each
corner of tray sets the tray slightly above tabletops.
F. DUESENBERG PADFOLIO/ SILVER The tray is hand wash only. * Note: In order to view the
9" x 12" leather-like padfolio with lined paper. Silver imprint, white paper was set underneath the clear tray
metallic ink imprint of Duesenberg straight-eagle for viewing.
trademark. D1031 $42.50
P1199 $29.95
P. DUESENBERG NEON WALL CLOCK
Museum original 20" diameter neon clock with authentic
G. PADFOLIO CORD TRADEMARK
1/2" white neon tubing. Black powder-coated aluminum
9" x 12" leather-like padfolio with lined paper.
casework with a glass clock face. Duesenberg grille and
Silver metallic ink imprint of vintage Cord Flourish
logo motif. Drop shipped from vendor to you.
trademark.
D1028 $415.00
P1195 $29.95
Q.
Q. DUESENBERG LOGO HAT
H. AUBURN PADFOLIO/SILVER
100% cotton twill, 6-panel cap. Embroidered
9" x 12" leather-like padfolio with lined paper. Metallic
Duesenberg logo. Adjustable D-ring in back. Colors
ink imprint of vintage Auburn Automobile Company F. G. H.
available. Navy, beige, and black.
letterhead design.
C2006i $16.95
P1198 $29.95
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Save the Date
August 29, 2019 at 6pm
“Cheers to 45 Years” will celebrate the anniversary of
the opening of the museum in 1974.
Join us for a celebratory evening with jazz music, cocktails,
hors d’oeuvres, delicious dinner, and silent & live auctions.
1600 South Wayne Street
P.O. Box 271
Auburn, Indiana 46706
260-925-1444
automobilemuseum.org
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