I've scheduled to take the time off for it and the lovely Ms engatwork and I are considering riding up to Auburn to the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Festival this year. I'm on the fence about having to drive for 11 hours during Labor Day weekend though.

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Jim

You hit one of my hot buttons. Words have meaning. The term "classic car" has been defined by the Classic car Club, and here it is:

CCCA Approved Classics

The Classic Car Club of America defines a Classic as a “Fine” or “Distinctive” automobile, American or foreign built, produced between 1925* and 1948. Generally, a Classic was high-priced when new and was built in limited quantities. Other factors, including engine displacement, custom coachwork and luxury accessories, such as power brakes, power clutch, and “one-shot” or automatic lubrication systems, help determine whether a car is considered to be a Classic.
here is the link:Classic Car Club of America ? Approved Classics


The link contains the complete list of all "Classic" cars as defined by the CCCA. Its a closed list.

Uninformed people, and the general public don't have this specific definition in mind, so they call a '57 Chevy, a "classic". I agree many of these are interesting, and memorable cars, many are miles stone cars.

I also understand that the general public doesn't care a bit what the term really means, they will continue to call anything "classic" that they wish to.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

I saw a Minerva, once, at Fall Hershey. As it was coming off the trailer, the owner and I talked. He said it was "one of one"--meaning this car was the only one of this year and model ever made. How can you put a value on that?

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

Jay Leno has a very impressive Duesenberg collection including the one off streamliner that reportedly cost over $25k new.


Very impressive cars, I still think they are the best cars ever made.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Maybe, but there were others, in that time frame.
Marmons were pretty decent automobiles, too.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

I saw a rolling chassis at Hershey, one year. They used what looked like the same type of rag joint on the driveshaft as my Mercedes.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

The duesenbergs were most impressive cars. Although large they had advanced, powerful engines and much aluminum, such as in the rear end. Much attention was given to unsprung weight as an example, a wonderful concoction of racing car technology with road car realities.

I have never sat in one but did personally witness one driving around the grounds of the Gillmore Museum near kalamazoo about fifteen years or twenty years ago with my Dad. We also saw a large german armored Mercedes sedan there that day....with inch or more thick glass windows. I don't think they have the benz anymore. I believe it is worth duesenberg money now.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Be patient. Auburn is a small town and when the festival takes place it can feel as though half the country is jammed into Auburn. Festival time is not a good time if you specifically want to focus on the museum as many cars are out of the museum during that time.

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Current:
1985 300D aka Miss Margaret
1991 300SE aka Alarice
1995 SL320 aka Samantha
1997 K1500 Silverado
Past:
1999 E300 ex-wife got it and let her son ruin it
1984 190 2.3 ex-wife got it and let her son destroy a great car
1985 300D (CA version) aka Maybelline lost to deer at high speed.
1981 300D aka Madeline (went to salvage at near 400k) rusty, yet best car I ever drove
Wishlist:
McFarlan TV6 (only a few privately owned)
ReVere with Rochester engine
1917 Premier (only one left)

So true. The museum has the Cord E1 prototype....only one made.

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Current:
1985 300D aka Miss Margaret
1991 300SE aka Alarice
1995 SL320 aka Samantha
1997 K1500 Silverado
Past:
1999 E300 ex-wife got it and let her son ruin it
1984 190 2.3 ex-wife got it and let her son destroy a great car
1985 300D (CA version) aka Maybelline lost to deer at high speed.
1981 300D aka Madeline (went to salvage at near 400k) rusty, yet best car I ever drove
Wishlist:
McFarlan TV6 (only a few privately owned)
ReVere with Rochester engine
1917 Premier (only one left)

Marmon, Premier, Duesenberg, Studebaker, McFarlan, Cord, Stutz....these represent some of the finest made in the world....all from Indiana.

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Current:
1985 300D aka Miss Margaret
1991 300SE aka Alarice
1995 SL320 aka Samantha
1997 K1500 Silverado
Past:
1999 E300 ex-wife got it and let her son ruin it
1984 190 2.3 ex-wife got it and let her son destroy a great car
1985 300D (CA version) aka Maybelline lost to deer at high speed.
1981 300D aka Madeline (went to salvage at near 400k) rusty, yet best car I ever drove
Wishlist:
McFarlan TV6 (only a few privately owned)
ReVere with Rochester engine
1917 Premier (only one left)