Event Coverage HAMB worthy exhibits seen at The Henry Ford, Gilmore, ACD, and Early Ford V8 museums.

I took a quick road trip to Michigan and Indiana to visit some "bucket list car museums this week. Here are a few of the more HAMB worthy offerings.
First from the Henry: others to follow

 

More from the Henry a really cool Deuce roadster I did not see any information on who the builder was. I would think one of the senior hot rodders would know.

 

That valve cover relief is just as cool as it gets.
There was a post years ago where one of the brethren used thrift store silver butter dish tops for brake cooler scoops.
Just came to mind.

 

After the Henry it on to the Gilmore, I always thought the Gilmore was connected to the Gilmore Oil Co., but the guide said there is no connection. Most of the cars there were stock classics but still a must visit for any gear head. The museum has numerous buildings several are made to appear as dealerships of the period corresponding to cars inside. One was set up as a Ford Dealership of the Model A era.

 

I'm 99% sure I built "The
Victorian" as a model car when I was a little punk.
(Grill & lake pipe covers...)

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i went to both museums this summer also.........both were pretty amazing! i took all the same photos you posted.

 

A couple of years ago, my Dad, son, and I went to the Early Ford V-8 museum. It was incredible! This is one of those places that I could spend a day at and still not see everything! I had never seen the inside of a Ford V8


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I don't consider myself a "senior hot rodder" ... but I believe this is Dick Smith's (Chrysler HEMI powered) Deuce Roadster.

EDIT: Google is my friend! ... The Henry Ford - 1932 Ford Roadster

 

Thanks

 

Next on to the Early Ford Museum in Auburn Indiana, it was in the process of a renovation and enlargement but still open for visitors. The cars, engines, and displays were randomly scattered around the building to facilitate construction but still could be seen with some careful navigating between the crowded pathways. The grand opening of the new and expanded version is scheduled for May 2019. Next up the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum.

 

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum is an amazing place it is housed in the original opulent showroom where prospective buyers would view the cars. The building was also home to the executive and design offices of the company. The building itself would be worth a visit even with out the cars.

 

Great photos. Thanks for sharing with us.

 

Cool! Thanks for posting. Some new places to add to my long bucket list.

 

Wow! I've never seen a 36 dash with both the radio and ash tray! I never knew they just shoved the ash tray over if you wanted both...

 

Thanks for sharing! Wouldnt have expected to have seen chevys chrysler,volkswagen.willys etc. or customs in the ford museum

 

Allot of other brands at The Henry Ford Museum.

 

the ford museum is not limited to automobiles either. really a great experience.

 

Love these pictures! Thanks and I’ll have to put it on the bucket list.


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A bunch of great pics of good museums. I revisited the Gilmore last week and it is always great to go and see the revolving display. The #28 Packard racer I would have liked to revisit again but they claimed was in deep storage. I spent two decades trying to prove that there was such a car built by Packard but fell on deaf ears. In I believe the year 2000, I got a phone call from a gentlemen who said he bought the car out of the jungle in South America. On it's return to US shores I helped document the car and oversaw it's restoration. I was able to present the car for judging at Pebble Beach and attended many shows all over the country for several years. It is an old friend for sure.

Spent many days at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. Attended my first car show there when I was 9 months old-September 1951. Both are a splendid way to see some history preserved. Have not been to the ACD Museum in a few years but it is an excellent place to see some of the most luxurious works of art ever produced.

Thanks for the pics.

By the way here is an old pic of possibly the same car that started out this thread (either the 999 or the Arrow).

 

Thank you for sharing your photos. I have visited each one and would remind others there are other museums in Auburn along with a cruise nite around the town square on Friday evening during the summer. One could easily spend a few days there.

 

Went to the ACD museum 25+ years ago when I was driving through. It is definitely something to see. Totally agree on the building being just as important as the cars.