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1926 DUESENBERG CHASSIS DONATED TO ACD MUSEUM

Updated: Jul 23, 2019

Olympian Cars was delighted to help facilitate the donation of a client's rare 1926 Model A Duesenberg chassis to the ACD Museum in Auburn, Indiana.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Brandon Anderson / 260-925-1444 / info@automobilemuseum.org


Museum Receives Duesenberg Model A Running Chassis As Latest Gift


(AUBURN) – The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum announced today the latest gift to its collection, a restored and running 1926 Duesenberg Model A chassis from Perry and Margie Pintzow of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The donation was facilitated by Museum member and ACD Club Model A Duesenberg technician, Eric Killorin of Middlebury, Vermont.



ACD Museum staff upon receipt of the very generous donation by Perry Pintzow of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

According to museum Executive Director & CEO Brandon J. Anderson, “We are both excited and honored to be the recipients of such a wonderful gift that furthers our mission and the public’s understanding of Duesenberg, Inc. and their significant role in automotive history, engineering, and design. This is the first donation of a Duesenberg Model A to the museum, which makes it an even more important contribution to the museum in order for us to continue to develop, refine, and share our collection

Significant as a product of Duesenberg Automobile and Motors Company of Indianapolis, the Model A was the first production passenger car with a straight-eight cylinder engine. The Model A was also the first domestic American car to feature four-wheel hydraulic brakes.


Museum Curator Sam Grate says this chassis is significant in that, “It was the way Duesenberg sold their cars. As was the case with the later Duesenberg Model J, purchasers chose a custom body to be built to their specific tastes. The body was created and placed on the Duesenberg chassis to create a truly custom automobile.”

Having the chassis on display allows visitors to see what would otherwise be covered up with the body and fenders. “Mechanical linkage, engineering features, engine compartment, and running gear are all visible to visitors,” says Grate.


This Duesenberg Model A chassis is the long wheelbase version measuring 141 inches, typically reserved for limousines or 7-passenger bodies.



The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum – where the world’s finest cars of yesterday live today! Over 120 classic, antique, vintage, and special interest cars are displayed with other automotive related exhibits on three floors. The museum is located in the original 1930s national headquarters of the legendary Auburn Automobile Company and is a National Historic Landmark.


The museum is open from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily. Visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a place where automotive history comes to life!


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