OCM Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Just got a note from the Washington DC Crime Museum, they have moved Dillinger's 1933 Essex Terraplane 8 to the Cord-Auburn-Duesy automotive museum in Auburn, Indiana.They are planning to display the Dillinger car along with the #8946 Thompson that JD stole from the police station there in the car museum. No clue on time frame but both historical pieces reside in Auburn now. The Auburn police more recently got the Thompson returned from the FBI, that had it since the Dillinger arrest in 34. I've heard they are planning to restore the gun, a mistake in my book, but ?So, anyone in the area, might be a fun thing to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thanks Sandy. I've not yet made it to the ACD museum but always wanted to. Now I'll really have a reason to stop. I usually pass through several times a year. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcar Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Didn't you own that car at one time or one like it? Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 yes I did, a number of years ago. The original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Great looking cars. When I look at them, I see many man hours and big bucks for such a restoration, been there done that.A great accessory for the Thompson or vice versa.Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Darryl- I knew you were into the muscle cars, so you know. Dillinger only had this particular model for maybe 3 weeks, however most don't realize his career only lasted some 14 months total. His girlfriend probably put more miles on this car then John. Even tho 3 weeks, it took about 5 years to do a small documentation book on this car.Same when I restored the Bonnie & Clyde death car, even longer, like 7-10 years. I enjoyed that as much as the restoration. I've restored enough cars, I'm done. Just keep what I still got, maintained. ( and guns of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 You're right there, guns are a whole lot easier on the body :-) When I did mine, I had 2 sons at home. They complained the whole time wewere working, but have since thanked me for the experience. Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I think it was Will Rogers : " To bad we waste youth on the young " . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StooperZero Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 i dont like the word "restore" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 re-created. Restore is what the Doctors do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StooperZero Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Cars are one thing... Guns- dont touch em , unless it's a safety issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 I had a restored antique airplane that we flew around- That was with- out- a- doubt a safety issue, also under government guidelines- Hmmmm, just like the NFA stuff we own.I've driven a lot of cars, shot a lot of guns I shouldn't of, but never a glider or power aircraft. Butt on your line issue. OCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcar Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Absolutely stunning, what beauty, rolling art. How vulgar are today's Camry, Versa, Kia by comparison. A Colt '21, 1903 Pocket Hamerless, 1930's automobiles, mechanical artwork meets function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCM Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Agree- my 1954 Hudson Hornet twin-H with a crate new engine. Straight 6. 120 MPH. ( cause I've done it) Willie " the actor" Sutton type car. Drifting off the thread a bit, but we can over on " the other side " OCM ( Outlaw Car Man ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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