See the Rarest Of All American Built Cars In Their Original Factory Showroom From The 1930's
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I had the opportunity to visit the Auburn Cord and Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn Indiana. This museum is in the original factory showroom. Many of these cars are simply one of a kind prototypes, production, and other rare vehicles that you will never see anywhere. Simply put, I believe it is the single greatest collection of luxury cars in America.
This museum not only shows many Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg, cars in it but also has Cadillac, Pierce Arrow, Jaguar, Lincoln, Zimmerman, Ruxton, Mitchell, McIntyre, IMP, Boat Tale, Speedsters, Engines, and other rare automobiles that were manufactured from the early 1900's up to the ;ate 1930's.
The ACD Museum Website is automobilemuseum.org/
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My 1930 Ford Town Sedan has eyebrow fenders and still has the original interior. It's certainly worn but it still is functional. I have rebuilt the driveline, suspension, and tie rods, installed a modernized Model A motor with oversized intake valves, insert bearings, and a high compression head. I also have a lightened flywheel and V8 clutch. The car comfortably cruises at 50MPH but I've had it up to 60MPH. I have also insulated and installed sound deadener which has made the car enjoyable to be in even at 90 degrees.
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To help keep those prices in perspective, the first car, that cost $14,750 new, would be about $330,000 in our money.
@kensmithgallery4432
7 ай бұрын
And the average yearly salary back then would have been just over 1200.00!
When I saw the title I knew it had to be about the ACD Museum. Not only are the cars amazing but so is that building. It's the only building where I walked into a restroom, stopped in surprise, and pulled out my camera. This place is not only one of the world's great automobile museums' it's also a must see for anyone who is a fan of art deco.
@kensmithgallery4432
7 ай бұрын
I absolutely agree with you! Everything about it is top shelf!
Your presentation is a Duesy‼️Thx U 🇺🇸👍
@kensmithgallery4432
8 күн бұрын
You are very welcome!
Hi Ken, Two years ago I spent a weekend in Auburn, Indiana when not at my business meeting I was at the Auburn, Cord and Duesenburg Museum. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and I am a Docent at another fantastic automobile museum named Blackhawk Automotive Museum in Danville, California. Both museums are world class when it comes to the history and design of the automobile. Your video was stupendous. Many Thanks, Marc Leslie Kagan
@kensmithgallery4432
6 ай бұрын
Hi Marc, Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate them very much! The museum is a real treat. I had no idea of the collection that was there so I really was surprised. What was even more interesting about the city was that it had the Early Ford V8 Museum just a few miles from there and had it not been for a friend telling me about it, I would have missed it all together. I did a video on that one too, but I really was not prepared for it like I was with the ACD museum. I do plan to visit both again and hope to do a sit down interview with both directors. The museum you are a docent for sounds like another great museum to visit if I ever get out that way. Cheers!
@gregwarren8583
4 ай бұрын
I was there years ago (forget what year) with my parents. U was teaching at IVY Tech Community College in Evansville, IN at the time. I taught Auto Service for them. My dad told me he drive a Cord for his hometown doctor in Farmer City, IL back in the 30's for a few years.
When I went there two years ago, I was so amazed by the architecture of the building! I got into the race car, in the upstairs, I couldn't get out! 😂😂 It is such a great museum, I definitely would go back again! If I ever get the chance
@kensmithgallery4432
3 ай бұрын
It certainly is a great car museum loaded with history too!
@user-zq4ut2sr1w
3 ай бұрын
@@kensmithgallery4432 it is!
I live about 20 miles south of Auburn, in Fort Wayne. This place is simply amazing and I cannot visit it enough. The factory floor is taken up by a muscle car museum that is equally worth a visit.
@kensmithgallery4432
7 ай бұрын
I would be a frequent visitor if I lived that close. It is such a great museum!
Top cars❤
@kensmithgallery4432
4 ай бұрын
They are indeed! Thanks for watching!
I spent the better part of a whole day at ACD museum. Very nice, most impressive. Nice to see your video, as I only took still pics. Thanks, Ken!
@kensmithgallery4432
7 ай бұрын
I was over the top stoked to visit this amazing place! I ran through it in order to get the video content and then head over to the Early Ford V8 Museum. I could have spent the entire day at both of them to be honest. I am also excited to see that the new members only video preview worked! I really appreciate you supporting the channel as a member!
@williamforbes5826
7 ай бұрын
@@kensmithgallery4432 Let us see if we can get more people interested in the channel! I'll spread the word on my end. You just keep on being Ken! Kudos!
@kensmithgallery4432
7 ай бұрын
@@williamforbes5826 Thanks again!
Keith and I spent time there just about a year ago and really enjoyed the experience! I am wondering, if you wouldn't mind sharing, what is the beautiful music you used in the background of the video?
@kensmithgallery4432
7 ай бұрын
I get my music from a software program that provides royalty free music for me to use as part of my subscription. The song is called "Allowing" by Shaun Paul.
Great video! I used to visit that museum for many years in the late 80’s through the mid 90’s and looks like their collection has grown tremendously. Do they still have the mid 60’s prototype Duesenburg? They also used to host rotating exhibitions and I was lucky to see some very rare prototypes from the 50’s and 60’s. It looks like they may not have the space for that anymore. Again, thanks for the great video.
@kensmithgallery4432
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for sharing your memories! They did not have the 60's prototype when I visited.
@RVA1954
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it still there. I found that car very elegant and definitely a continuation for the time.
Hey Ken, a little trivia tid bit from my family tree... My maternal Grandmother's great aunt was married to August Duesenburg, and I've never even had the opportunity to visit the ACD museum. That's pretty high up on my bucket list though!!!! Also, if I were ever given the chance to go for a ride in one, my life would (at least by me) be considered complete! "You just got me a ride in a Duesey God. I'm ready to come home now!!!"
@kensmithgallery4432
7 ай бұрын
Oh wow! That is so cool and I'm glad I gave you a ride in a Duesey!
Wow!! Thanks for that video, Ken. I don't have time to watch the whole thing right now but if I ever get back to the Midwest I'll be sure to visit this place
@kensmithgallery4432
7 ай бұрын
You are3 more than welcome Jon! I realize it is long but it is well worth the time to view. Grab some popcorn and enjoy! There isn't one bad car to look at!
@jonhigginbotham3434
7 ай бұрын
I was gone for a few days to Daytona Beach for the National Beard and Moustache Championships. I took first place in my category. Right now I'm in the middle of a plumbing emergency. I'll watch it later.
Sweet video =) Which one was your favorite?
@kensmithgallery4432
Ай бұрын
That is such a loaded question as these are like the cream of the crop of elegance and beauty but if I could only pick one, the white with red stripe 1929 L-29 Cord. Just a beautiful machine.
@What.its.like.
Ай бұрын
@@kensmithgallery4432 It would be hard just to pick one. That place is absolutely incredible. I hope to go out there this August for the Auburn cord and Dusenberg shindig. I believe it’s Labor Day weekend. I’ll have to double check. Have you ever been to the old car festival at the Greenfield Village? That is definitely a must go to event if you’re a car enthusiast it’s like going back in time. Thank you so much for everything that you do and everything that you bring to the car hobby I appreciate it =)
@kensmithgallery4432
Ай бұрын
@@What.its.like. I would love to go to the ACD event as well. As to OCF at Greenfield? You bet I go. I plan to be there again this year and hopefully with the 1930 Ford Model A Huckster I am currently building. The previous two years I was there with a 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan. As you mentioned, it is a must go to event for any vintage car enthusiast. Love your channel and what you bring to the hobby as well!
W O W
@kensmithgallery4432
3 ай бұрын
That museum is just like you said W O W