1924 Duesenberg Model A

Received the car in a shortened hot-rod state and undertook a full, correct restoration, returning the chassis to original length and rebuilding the body from surviving panels supplemented by period-correct recreation.

Part of an early West Coast collection; association with Nelson Thorpe's stable.

Co-owner or successive owner within the same West Coast collecting circle as Sid Buka.

Recently acquired the car following completion of the restoration by the previous owner.

Awarded following completion of the restoration; reflects the high standard of the rebuild.

Achieved this award on two separate occasions at the West Coast Meet.

Recognized as the finest Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg automobile exhibited in the relevant judging year.

The car was converted to a hot-rod configuration at some point in the 1950s, with the original frame shortened by seven inches and the rear portion of the Millspaugh & Irish touring body removed, retaining only the front half.

Despite the modification, the original braking system, differential, rear axle, and much hard-to-source hardware survived intact.

The chassis was extended back to its factory length and the body was fully rebuilt, combining the surviving original panels with new aluminium-over-wood sections formed from an original Millspaugh & Irish touring pattern. The hood and two-tone grey finish were also carefully researched and executed to period-correct standards.

Restoration carried out by the previous owner, acquired in 2004; work was thorough enough to achieve Category One certification (D-008) from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club.