President's Message

Cameron Petersen, president@acdclub.org

Hello everyone,

February and March always feels like a good pause between the holidays and the busy months ahead. It’s a nice time to catch up, check in on projects and start thinking about where you’d like to travel and show your car this year.

Plans are coming together for upcoming events, and more details will be shared soon.

In the meantime, I appreciate everyone who continues to stay involved, share knowledge and keep the spirit of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club strong.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again before long.

Cheers to you and yours,

Cameron Petersen

President, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club

Eastern Spring Meet

West Coast Meet

PLAN TO ATTEND THE 

70th Annual West Coast Auburn Cord Duesenberg Meet

October 22-25, 2026

in Clovis, CA, Gateway to the Sierras!

Watch an introductory slideshow below or on YouTube with the search “70th Annual West Coast ACD Meet.

Registration information coming this spring!

• Official ACD Club judging and pre-certification.
• Car storage available before and after.
• Centrally located, major airport nearby, quaint downtown, interesting tours and attractions.

Contact Thomas Craig with any questions. CHSCraig@gmail.com

1933 Auburn 12-161A

Join staff at the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, in Fairbanks, Alaska, as they take a closer look at one of the purported three ever built Auburn 12-161s. After getting to know the car, take a quick ride with them around the museum property.

The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum features over 100 restored automobiles, thousands of vintage clothing pieces, historical exhibits, artifacts and much more. https://www.fountainheadmuseum.com/

From the Archives

ACD #2 1996

Turn back time and take a quick visit to 1996.

ACD #2, 1996 was produced in the "Year of the Early Duesenberg" and features many interesting items. From the 1995 Rainbow Falls Meet recap, to a list of the 1931 Chicago Auburn Dealers and even a article on the anonymous donation of a rare 1932 Auburn race car to the ACDA Museum.

Of note is the 1932/1933 Auburn and 1934 Duesenberg wiring diagrams. Don't skip the "Passing Scene" feature that showcases a photo of the Auburn Cord Dealership, at 3443 Wilshire Blvd., LA, flooded with three feet of water! The building still stands today.

Just click the button below to view the entire issue.

AUBURN - 1932 six-wheel cabriolet. AACA Junior and Senior, Concurs d’Elegance, Pilot Rays, Trumpet horns, trunk rack, trunk, tools. Two-tone Marron. Asking $130,00. Robert Fischer, (484) 574-9153, Lewes, DE (5/26)

AUBURN - 1935 851 Phaeton. Many know me and my late husband, Oscar Roberts. We owned the restored Sinclair Gas Station on North Main Street in Auburn, Indiana. I have decided to sell our collection. Bonita Roberts (678) 943-4255 (2/26)

AUBURN - 1935 851 Cabriolet. After twelve years of restoring and enjoying, it is time to find a new owner. All technical items done by Brian Oliver and Tony’s Automotive Restoration of Stratford, CT. Upholstery and roof are new. Hans Middelberg, (914) 589-1527, hans@dipltec.com (3/26)

CORD - 1936 810 Westchester Sedan. Cadet Gray with dark blue interior. #1123A, FB 323. Owned since 1962. Restored multiple times over the last 63 years. ACD Co. restored transmission last year. Very good driver. Needs nothing. $95,000 OBO. Jim Bereck, (713) 557-8293, JLBereck@hotmail.com (2/26)

CORD - 1937 810 Beverly. Many know me and my late husband, Oscar Roberts. We owned the restored Sinclair Gas Station on North Main Street in Auburn, Indiana. I have decided to sell our collection. Bonita Roberts (678) 943-4255 (2/26)

CORD - 1937 C-179 812 Custom Beverly. FB1945. Serial #10257S. This car will need restoration. However, it is mostly complete. More information available. Car is located in Kansas. Asking $20,000,

OBO. Carol Gilliland (620) 440-7061, or Beau Gilliland (316) 519-9471 (4/26)

CORD - 1936 810 Full Armchair Beverly. Serial # 1497S. FB721. C90 404. This is a rust free, never wrecked Palm Beach tan California car with maroon interior. It’s a true full armchair Beverly. All restoration work has been done to concours level. All numbers match and it is ACD certifiable. All paint and body work and chrome is done. It was an excellent running and driving car before disassembly. Large photo album available, email for link. $40,000.00 Pat Daniels, Wichita, KS, 316-641-5505, pat_daniels@sbcglobal.net (2/26)

AUBURN, CORD, DUESENBERG automobiles wanted. Please contact Mark Hyman, 2310 Chafee Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. (314) 524-6000, mark@hymanltd.com

AUBURN, CORD, DUESENBERG - Any Year, any model, any condition, and any location in the US. Top $$$ paid. Please call Peter Kumar at 1-800-452-9910, 24-30 46th St., Astoria, NY 11103, peterkumar@gullwingmotorcars.com

CORD - I am looking for a fully restored, original turn key Cord Westchester, in Cigarette Cream. I may have Cord taste with Chevy money. But what I can offer is a good home to carry on the legacy of the care that was given to your Cord. I am an active member of the AACA in the Hornet Nest Region, in Charlotte North Carolina. Please give me a call for further discussions of any opportunities of my acquiring a Cord Westchester. Thank you for your concentration. Jeff King, (704) 599-5885, jeffking@att.net

AUBURN, CORD, DUESENBERG PARTS - We are the factory. We are the #1 supplier of Auburn and Cord parts in the world. Over 50,000 parts available. NOS, as well as used. We are constantly adding parts to our growing inventory. Visit acdco.com or call (918) 251-3161 for parts orders and requests. Office@acdco.com

AUBURN - Running board covers in the correct 1-piece molded patterns for: 1931-33 8cyl.,1931-34 12cyl., 1934-36 6 cyl. & 1934-36 8 cyl. Northfield Ltd., PO Box 88, Northfield, OH 44067, (440) 786-8141, broadstreetltd@msn.com. www.northfieldltd.com

AUBURN - 1931 - 1934. Auburn script heater in excellent condition. 1931-1934 accessory Auburn script steering column radio. 1931-1934 dash light switch. 1931-1936 factory assembly line speedster wiper motors with script Trico knob. 1935-1936 speedster convertible top rear window frame, mint. Ron Monte, (973) 226-6184, ron@ronmonte.com. (2/26)

DUESENBERG - Pegasus Mascot. A rare Art Deco mascot made by F. Bazin, in 1925. These were available from Duesenberg and were listed in their Accessories Catalog. Finished in the original nickeled bronze, this is a rare large version, measuring 6 3/4 inches high. It depicts a stylized winged horse on an original radiator cap. Located in Australia, with postage included in the asking price. $2,000 US. Ken Roberts, ken.roberts59@bigpond.com. (3/26)

Reprinted Literature For Sale From The ACDA Museum

Wide assortment of owner’s and service manuals, parts books, sales books, blueprints and photographs. 

To see our list of items, or to place an order, visit our website at automobilemuseum.org. Click on Museum Store, then click on Archival Literature.

Or call (260) 925-1444 and ask for the Archives Department

Cord 810/812 Transmission Manual Available in the ACD Club eBay Store!

Many updates and corrections to the original manual. Includes numerous drawings and photographs.

Buy it on eBay from seller: acd_club_store. Along with our digital newsletter archive and cloisonne club logo bumper badges. $40.00 plus S&H

Contact Justin Kerns at auburn8105@gmail.com or (303) 748-3579 with questions.

ACD Newsletter Archive 1952 - 2017

 The new updated ACD Newsletter Archive

The archive begins with Harry Denhard’s historical 1952 advertisement in Motor Trend magazine and progresses through seven decades of ACD Club history, culminating with Issue 10 of 2017.

All newsletters from 1953-2017 have been carefully preserved in high resolution and include a searchable index. The archive is delivered on a monogrammed USB Flash drive for easy viewing on both Windows and Mac computers. The archive is available at the ACD Club eBay store for just $75.00.

Just go to: www.ebay.com/usr/acd_club_store, to purchase your copy today!

For questions, contact Joe Leahy (260) 312-7249 or

Lindsey Greene Barrett (201) 739-9254.

PARTS FOR SALE - Some miscellaneous items from my dad’s garage. A. AC air cleaner decal 2 1/4”x 2”, B. Autolite badge stamped 2 1/4”, C. Autolite two-charge registration badge 2”, D. Electric Autolite badge 2 3/4”, E. Autolite badge—blank 2 1/4”, F. Autolite badge—blank 3”, G. chrome trim pieces. $25.00 each or $100.00 for all items. Gregory Folck, chip.rph@gmail.com. (2/26)

SERVICES OFFERED

CORD - 810/812 engine rebuilding restoration and repair. Several proven upgrades available. I also offer other mechanical and cosmetic services to improve the drivability of your Cord. As always, free advice on any subject, unencumbered by fact. Peter Morgan, (406) 842-7655 (6/26)

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