This 1932 Auburn 8-100 Custom 8 Speedster was one heck of a package that only sold for about $1000. Considered a "Baby Duesenberg", the car featured a 100 hp 268.6 cis Lycoming inline 8 cylinder with 3 speed manual and Dual Ratio rear axle for city or country driving. It was the work of Gordon Buehrig and Alan Leamy seeking to offer style and innovation to the Depression Era public. The unique chassis was basically a one year only from '31 to '32. Fortune Magazine in 1932 called this Auburn "The biggest package in the world for the price". The model is our limited edition Club Car of 230.
One of my absolute favorites too. Beautiful pics Rich. Seeing Gordon Buehrigs name reminded me of how FM advertised that he contributed to their very first 1/24s. After reading FMs brochure spiel I remember looking him up in the uni library (late 80s after all!) I thought wow, if this guys helping making their models give me more!
@chav I didn't know it was also made in black/silver.
There were 4 resin D4C models, Delahaye, Auburn, Packard and Duesenberg (hopefully I am not missing any).
The first 3 editions were made in additional colors, I am not aware if the Duesenberg had a repaint version, but it is very likely.
Few Delahaye's were made in black and few in light blue, in addition to the red color. One of each was sold here in fundraiser auctions several years ago.
Few Auburns were made in black/silver and I believe one other color combo was made. One black/silver Auburn stayed on eBay for long time, sold by MintModels.
More than few Packard's were made in black and maroon, in addition to the green version.
Bob,
It took me awhile to find this pic ... Lu showed it sometime ago (page 48)
Here is a picture of what may be a repaint of the Duesenberg that recently sold on ebay.
Brad, this is a regular production Automodello model, tribute edition or something like that, LE of 80 if the memory serves me right. I do own the model, along with the blue/dark-blue version. Black/silver was one of the is the original color schemes. The black/silver model has several inaccuracies including: no mirror, the upper row of side bonnet vents is silver instead of black, whitewalls tires, black radiator cap instead of aluminum color. When the model came out, I asked Raffi Minasian, why they didn't account for these differences, Raffi said that would've been a "different" model (aka too costly to divert from the blue model spec).
D4C manufactured 250 limited edition 1941 Packard 120 Woody Wagon's in Chickory Green. I believe there were 8 other resin model re-paints 4 in Black and 4 in Maroon. I believe Tony, Jay, and Raffi collaborated with Jim Cowan on this design.
@chav Thanks for the reply Chav. I learn something new every day. I know that many collectors dislike these resin models due to their lack of opening features. To me the delicate details they have more than makes up their desirability IMO
D4C manufactured 250 limited edition 1941 Packard 120 Woody Wagon's in Chickory Green. I believe there were 8 other resin model re-paints 4 in Black and 4 in Maroon. I believe Tony, Jay, and Raffi collaborated with Jim Cowan on this design.
Although Raffi was working with Automodello's Jim Cowen, the car was done by we 3 only. It was an in-house production, of sorts, and while some like contractors were used that had also worked with Jim, the model was an exclusive to D4C productions. The manufacturing of the replica was directed by Raffi. But I'm afraid I do not recall exactly how many LECC-13 models were painted in the other colors.
D4C manufactured 250 limited edition 1941 Packard 120 Woody Wagon's in Chickory Green. I believe there were 8 other resin model re-paints 4 in Black and 4 in Maroon. I believe Tony, Jay, and Raffi collaborated with Jim Cowan on this design.
I bet there are more black and maroon Packards, at least 10 of each color. These were not preproduction samples; these were limited editions that MintModels ordered for "special costumers" and MintModels had them listed on eBay for looong time. I know 3, maybe 4 collectors who have the full set. All 3 colors are wonderful. All 4 D4C models are great renderings, IMHO; the last one, the Duesenberg had paint quality issues and several rivets omitted on the bonnet (but that is only my problem).
Thank you, Tony, for your contribution!
IMHO, one the last question, there will be no more LECC because there is no D4C anymore.
