I take so many photos whenever I visit the beautiful Art Deco-style Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in northern Indiana that I never know which ones I like best!
I included a half dozen with yesterday's post about this museum, which is a must-see for fans of classic cars and classic architecture.
I had so many photos that I liked from the batch I took during our last visit there, that I've probably got enough for a couple of Photo Friday posts!
Here are a few more shots of this truly beautiful building and some really gorgeous cars.
Thanks to Debbie Dubrow of Delicious Baby for creating and coordinating Photo Friday to link travel photos and blog posts across the Web.
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What wonderful images! Love the reflected texture in the first shot.
Posted by: Lanora @WritingTravel | September 18, 2009 at 06:33 AM
Very cool cars and even cooler pictures! I have been tearing through Clive Cussler books the past months and the protagonist has a car like this! Very neat to actually see one!
Posted by: Jen@TwoKidsandaMap | September 18, 2009 at 08:07 AM
Beautiful, Dominique. Love the photo of the interior - that must have been a difficult one to capture.
Posted by: Wanderluster | September 18, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Wow! Sensational photos. Looks like a great place to visit.
Posted by: Glennia /The Silent I | September 18, 2009 at 11:33 AM
It looks very Scott F Fitzgerald - can I be a beautiful person in the blue one?
Posted by: Heather on her travels | September 18, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Those cars are beautiful, you did a really good job capturing the details and shine of the cars in the photos!
Posted by: maria | September 18, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Lanora-Once I noticed the reflected images on the shiny car surfaces, I spent a ton of time trying to get some decent shots! This was one of my favorites.
Jen-Yup, these cars are just the thing you'd imagine a lot of fictional heroes driving! They really are beautiful in person, too.
Wanderluster-Yes, the lighting was a little tough to deal with in some places. Flash wasn't really an option at all...way too much glare or just washed out the colors too much.
Glennia-I love this museum. We've been down there several times, and I never tire of visiting.
Heather-F. Scott Fitzgerald...yup! I've got some books here about the Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg cars--with lots of photos of the Hollywood stars with these great cars. Maybe starring in something Fitzgerald wrote? :)
Come back Tuesday--I've got a story going up about Frank Lloyd Wright and his cars...with pictures of a couple that were on display at the museum!
maria-I took tons of photos, so I'm glad a few of them turned out well.
Posted by: Dominique | September 18, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Great pictures! I LOVE Art Deco. Looking forward to your story on Frank Lloyd Wright...before I became a stay-at-home mom, I taught art/architectural history.
Posted by: Sarah V. | September 19, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Wow! Such a contrast to the automotive museum here in San Diego. It's just a big warehouse with alot of cars.
I am amazed at how the building compliments the cars!
Posted by: Bridget Smith | September 19, 2009 at 07:08 AM
I had no idea such a place existed! This is very cool--and what nice photos! The cars are great, but the light fixtures are spectacular! :-)
Posted by: Shelly (Travels with Baby) | September 19, 2009 at 07:51 AM
I'm not a car person, but I do like the look of the classics. And as always, the photos are fantastic.
Posted by: gypsyscarlett | September 19, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Even someone who isn't a car buff can't help but be taken aback by the beauty of the classics. Great shots!
Posted by: Sharlene | September 19, 2009 at 09:48 AM
I love art deco and these pictures.
Posted by: Carolina | September 19, 2009 at 01:25 PM
we've not been yet, although we drive right past the exit when we go to visit my MIL. that first photo is incredible.
Posted by: jessiev | September 20, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Sarah-The Frank Lloyd Wright connection was fascinating to me...I hope you find it interesting, too!
Bridget-The building was the original showroom for these cars, so it's no surprise that it really showcases them so well. The great thing is that a preservation group managed to acquire and restore the building to its original beauty.
Shelly-The light fixtures were really cool--did you see the shot I had of them in yesterday's post about the museum?
Gypsy-These cars appeal to the romantic in us, I think. So elegant! I can just see the 1930s movie stars behind the wheel of some of these cars, can't you?
Sharlene-This is a great museum for car buffs, but it has plenty of appeal for those who aren't that into cars. These vehicles, and the building itself, are just so beautiful.
Carolina-Thanks! The Art Deco styling of this museum is so nicely restored, too.
Jessie-You really should stop and check the museum out. We've been several times, and I never tire of visiting.
Posted by: Dominique | September 20, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Being a huge old movie buff, that *was* exactly the image in my head. :)
Posted by: gypsyscarlett | September 22, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Gypsy-I've got some books here at home that I bought at the museum on previous trips...lots of photos of the classic stars with these cars!
Posted by: Dominique | September 22, 2009 at 03:07 PM