Our 1923 Duesy storms the Indy Speedway May 2013. Thanks to the concours committee for this fantastic photo! Oh, that's Dave Munro as the able camera man. Check out the video http://www.pixacar.com/pin/7410/

That's my baby!
Despite the cold weather, the 2013 Celebration of Automobiles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a visual treat. When the sun broke through the clouds shortly after 1 pm, the warmer temperature helped in presenting a good impression.
Indiana-built cars were well represented by Auburn, Cole, Cord, Duesenberg, Marmon, National, and Stutz entries. One that immediately caught my attention was Eric Killorin’s 1923 Dusesenberg Model A touring car. The car was eye-catching and Eric’s story was fascinating. Eric shared how his father came to Indianapolis in 1929 seeking employment at Duesenberg Motors Corporation. There were no skilled trades jobs immediately available, so, his father started as a floor sweeper and worked his up to working in final assembly in 1929 and 1930. This Duesenberg has been in the family since 1948. His father’s Duesenberg coveralls rested proudly on the car’s tonneau cover.

On May 11, the first day of qualifying, the Indy "Celebration of Automobiles" included three exclusive track laps for concours registrants including our 1923 Duesenberg Model A. Our 15 minutes of fame fully realized! Thanks to Dave Munro for the steady camera work.

The Saturday evening banquet not only featured Mario Andretti as the featured guest, but his fabulous namesake wine as well! http://andrettiwinery.com/

Cars leaving the Indy show Saturday, May 11.

Glorious engine compartment of the 1929 Duesenberg Model J owned by Charles Lettes.

Saturday, May 11 kicked off the first day of practice at the Brickyard. Though only a few teams were present on this frosty morning, but midday Gasoline Alley was alive with technicians fussing over machines.

Powerplant of the mighty Locomobile Model 48 boasting, are you sitting down, 525 cubes!

Early morning line up Class C at the 2013 Indy Celebration of Automobiles. There's our Duesy at left.

Piers Macdonald shows off his freshly restored 1914 Locomobile Speedster on the Indy track.

From the perspective of a 1948 Alfa Romeo 6c2500 owned by Oliver Collins, a 1914 Locomobile and 1968 Ford GT40 lead the pack.

Indy team preps for first day practice sessions May 10. They require a track temperature of 70 something and ambient around 52 and the weather just barely cooperated.

Original 1929 Duesenberg factory uniform with driver's cap and goggles.

After 18+ hours at 9.8 mpg, finally arrived Indy for the third annual Celebration of Automobiles.

Spectacular Delage at Indy.

Our Duesenberg tearing up the Indy track!

Piers Macdonald with his freshly restored 1914 Locomobile model 48.

Mario Andretti signing autographs.

Extreme patina on a 1932 Duesenberg Model J Beverly sedan.

Sometimes the bigger attraction are the various travel accessories that were available at the time. This picture-perfect display adds a human element to what is was like to travel and picnic during the 1930s.