Contemporary Automobile Gallery and Event Venue Where
"The Automobile Is The Art"
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October 2021 Edition
A newsletter for the car enthusiast!
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From the Desk of Darrel Burnett
Executive Director
“There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something.” Henry Ford
As far as summer is concerned, October is the end of the line. As it relates to The Automobile Gallery and the world of automobiles, October is the “beginning” of the line. You likely have never given this a moment’s thought but, this coming Thursday, October 7th marks the 108th anniversary of the assembly line at Ford Motor Company. The assembly line did more than change the automotive industry, it changed the world we live in…. and it still is more than a century later. Virtually everything we touch, experience, and use 24 hours a day comes to us at hyper speed off an assembly line. Think about it, from Amazon to Altoids, cell phones to cellophane, popcorn to paint, T-Shirts to Tabasco Sauce….everything flies off the assembly line in milliseconds.
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Ford Motor Company Assembly Line circa 1913 |
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Sophisticated it wasn’t. Effective it was. October 6th, 1913, it took more than 12 hours to assemble just one of Henry’s Model Ts as it passed through 140 workers and 280 hands. When the doors opened the following morning a crude rope and winch system slashed production time to just 93 minutes! That very morning the assembly line was born and, in many respects, so was the America we enjoy today. Now, a sophisticated modern-day vehicle is completely assembled and chucked off the assembly line in an unbelievable 45 seconds with assembly line champion Toyota spitting out cars like Reese’s Pieces at a rate of 13,400 cars a day. |
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Unfortunately, not everything about the month of October is romantic and rosy in the annals of Ford history. October 15th, 1978, Henry Ford II decided that Lee Iacocca’s 54th birthday was the perfect day to fire him as President of the company. It was a move that would later haunt Henry II. Brash and brilliant, Iacocca was about to become a household name known around the world. We celebrate Mr. Iacocca’s birthday October 15th with this month’s edition of The Steering Column when I share a heartwarming story about the latest addition to our wonderful collection!
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Don’t miss Darrel Burnett’s Steering Column coming to an inbox near you October 15th….An Iacocca Original Arrives at The Automobile Gallery!
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Sad but true: The auto industry used sperm whale oil as an ingredient in automatic transmission fluid. Automakers like General Motors continued to use it from World War II until 1973. That year, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act, which banned its use.
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It is with great sadness that we had to cancel our Inaugural AUTOberfest. We were truly looking forward to having his event -- watch for it in 2022! |
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Automobile Humor
Why does a chicken coop have 2 doors?
Because with 4, it would be a chicken sedan!
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Trick or Trunk
Halloween
October 31, 2021
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We are so excited to bring back our Trick or Trunk this Halloween! It was such a hit in 2020 we just had to do it again!
Like last year, we will have individually bagged treats and toys that each child will receive. We will have Halloween movies playing in The Leanne & Mike Haddad Event Center as well as wood cars donated by Rick's Toybox that your child will be able to color and take home with them.
Children 12 and under free when in costume and with a paid adult. Children 13-17 $5.00, adults are $10 however, if you bring in a food item for Paul's Pantry adults are then only $5.00!
No tickets required! Open from 10-2pm on October 31st.. see you then!
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?FFuture Car For Display
at The Automobile Gallery
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September 9th was a special day at The Automobile Gallery & Event Center when two members of our great Pit Crew, Bruce Van Straten, Tim Smith and Executive Director Darrel Burnett delivered our 1974 Mercedes Benz 450SL to Jim Zuege and the NWTC Auto Club. Jim and his team will be restoring our beloved Benz over the next year with plans to debut it at the NWTC Car Show in May 2022.
After making a few car shows, our 450SL will go on display at The Automobile Gallery celebrating its history and new makeover! Be watching for updates in the coming months as we chart the progress throughout the year!
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The Automobile Gallery
In The News
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The Automobile Gallery & Event Center is proud to share the inspiring story of Dale Besson and his fabulous collection as told by WBAY-TV's Jeff Alexander. Dale's exclusive collection will be on display at The Automobile Gallery until November 15th!
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Weddings at The Automobile Gallery |
Weddings at The Automobile Gallery are unique! Check out our wedding video to see for yourself! Give us a call today! We still have 2021 and 2022 dates available! |
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Memberships at
The Automobile Gallery
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Start the year off right with a membership to The Automobile Gallery!
We have memberships for individuals, couples, families, and corporations!
All memberships include:
- Unlimited visits to the Gallery for one year
- Discounts on all gift shop purchases
- Discounts on Special Event Tickets
- Early ticket sales for special openings and special events
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The Automobile Gallery is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and enrichment of our visitors and community. Becoming a member of The Automobile Gallery helps support its mission, which in part is to educate, inspire and share the passion of the automobile with others. Through the generosity of memberships, donations, admissions and event income, The Automobile Gallery will continue for generations to come as one of the finest galleries of its kind in the country. |
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You may support The Automobile Gallery by making a gift to our endowment fund. This endowment will provide funding in perpetuity for the Gallery to serve the community through various educational programs, exhibits, and interactive learning environments to teach the history of the American Automobile. |
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Joyce-Lyn & Steve Altieri
Brent Baker
James Bednarowski
Christopher Boland
Ann & Steve Bradford
Kaleb Cieslewicz
Grant De Broux
Joe Griffiths & Family
Michael Sullivan &M2Logistics
Keith Obermiller & Family
Tom & Dawn Olejniczak
Jeff & Cheryl Tyndall
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Contemporary Automobile Gallery and Event Venue Where
"The Automobile is the Art"
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Gallery open 9:00am - 3:00pm daily, hours subject to change.
*Prepurchase Tickets and Gift Certificates Available*
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