AUBURN – The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum will start off its Labor Day weekend activities with its popular fundraising event, the Third Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Benefit Extravaganza! The event will take place at the museum on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 6 p.m.! Seating is limited.

The evening will feature a “Speakeasy” theme for those attending and you have to know the password to get in! Glad Rags of the 1920s and 1930s are optional. Jackets are required for the gents.

Highlighting the benefit is a live automobile auction of eight, seldom if ever offered, automobiles. The first automobile announced to be offered at the benefit is a 1931 Lincoln Model K Judkins Two-Window Berline. With an original list price of $5,600 in 1931, this custom Lincoln was one of only 72 examples built. This Lincoln received a $125,000 concourse quality restoration 13 years ago, and it has been kept in excellent condition due to quality storage and low mileage since restoration.  The Model K is the last of the great Lincoln’s powered by the Leland designed V8 engine, and is a great example of Edsel Ford’s sense of style and design. 

The evening will feature a “Speakeasy” theme and you will be given the password to get in! Glad Rags of the 1920s and 1930s are optional. Jackets are required for the gents.  

Last year’s benefit was an outstanding success, hosting a sell-out crowd and providing over $100,000 for the not-for-profit museum’s operating fund.

Bill Parfet will once again entertain bidders as the celebrity auctioneer and will be accompanied by celebrity ringmen. The cars featured for sale are not from the museum’s collection except for a 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Beverly. Proceeds from the Cord will be restricted to better the museum’s premiere collection.

Other Extravaganza activities include: a live auction of original automotive art featuring premium pieces from the nation’s finest automobile artists, fine jewelry and a refreshing vacation getaway; a silent auction; a gourmet dinner; live music; drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and after-hours museum touring. The Extravaganza is an evening that classic car enthusiasts will not want to miss. It will take place in one of the finest classic car museums in the world, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum.

A limited number of tickets are available at $125 per person. Get your tickets now while they are still available. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. Call Jan Schippers at (260) 925-1444 to reserve your tickets.

Third Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Benefit Extravaganzasponsors-to-date include: Kruse International; The Worldwide Group-Auctioneers; Do it Best Corp.; Sandra and Gene Davenport; Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance; A.D.E. Collector Car and Restoration; RM Auctions, Inc.; and Valeo Financial.