In a region with a history as long as the Indiana Region, the Archives reveal some real interesting photos that have been taken over the years and are just kinda laying around in files and boxes. Although I have no idea where some of these came from, who owns the cars, or in many cases specifically who the body builder was, I have taken the liberty to put them up here and attempted to i.d. the vehicle based on my own personal knowledge. I am sure others know more about these cars please let me know and I will update the info. My goal would be to have a page link from each photo with the complete scoop on each of these beauties..
Sort of an On-line trivia quiz if you will...
Unknown classic era auto dealer in Indy Photo courtesy of Bass Photo.
Donnelly Motor Co somewhere in Indy Photo courtesy of Bass Photo
I dont believe either of these structures still stand
Is it live or is it memorex? Not being a duesie expert I can't tell, but those look like auburn bumpers to me.
Interesting Auburn and BMW 328 under restoration. I think these were owned by Don Screes.
Nice Auburn Speedster at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Infield.
The Following Photos were taken the 1997 Hickory Corners Meet by Tim Turner.
1938 Cadillac Convertible Sedan V16? I think this car is going up for auction at the Kruse Auburn Spring sale. It was in Hemmings recently being ID'd as a Custom Presidential Parade Car that was used by Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower. It has to be the same car..how many of these monsters have flags on them?
1941 Chrysler Pace Car ... Newport? Thunderbolt?
Above and below interesting French Bodied Rolls
The webmaster is stumped but wants one!
Extremely rare Ruxton Roadster
Obviously Custom Bodied... 37/38 Packard?
Lovely Duesenberg J Dual Cowl Phaeton
Above and below-my all time goal-surely one of the most beautiful cars ever designed and built- the Cord L29 Roadster
Marmon 16 Convertible Sedan
1932 Reo Royale...Id'd properly by Tom Montalvo ( I had it listed as a Deusie)
Auburn Speedster, 1934 8-100?
Bugatti Coupe...Ventoux?
Probably one of the most sought after cars on Earth, and rightfully so, only about 20 were made.
1938 Mercedes Benz 540K Special Roadster
The following are courtesy of Dan Phenicie, IR member and Chrysler Expert
European Bodied Chrysler Imperial
Chrysler Factory Publicity Photos
Above and Below 1933 Pace Car Photos courtesy of Dan Phenicie from the IMS photo Collection.
1937 Cord SC Phaeton taken in the 60's