The building is an authentic Art Deco masterpiece designed by architect Alvin M. Strauss.
It holds the world's largest collection of Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg automobiles under one roof.
The museum archives contain over 100,000 original blueprints, photographs, and records from the original automobile company.
The Auburn 851 Speedster on display was capable of exceeding 100 mph, a significant feat for 1935.
The original dealership showroom floor retains its historic aesthetic and continues to display rotating vehicle exhibits.
E.L. Cord, the entrepreneur who saved the Auburn brand, also controlled the Lycoming engine company and New York Shipbuilding.
The museum is a designated Indiana State Historic Site.
Several Duesenberg J-model cars in the collection were once considered the most expensive and powerful American automobiles of their time.
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is housed in the original 1930 Auburn Automobile Company headquarters, a National Historic Landmark. The facility features over 120 vintage, antique, and special-interest automobiles displayed across eight themed galleries. It focuses specifically on the legacy of the Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg marques, which were known for their engineering innovation during the early 20th century. Visitors can tour the original executive offices, including the drafting room and the boardroom where design decisions for legendary vehicles were made. The collection includes rare prototypes and record-setting speed vehicles from the classic car era. The site serves as both a museum and a research center dedicated to the history of the American automotive industry.
The main floor showroom features grand, high-ceiling architecture and perfectly polished vehicles that create high-contrast, professional-grade images.
Prioritize visiting the second-floor design offices to see where engineers drafted the iconic Cord 810.
Check the museum's events calendar before visiting, as they frequently host regional car club gatherings.
Spend extra time reading the technical specifications displayed with the Duesenberg models to appreciate the engineering history.
Do not skip the upstairs exhibits, as many visitors mistakenly believe the ground-floor showroom is the entirety of the collection.
Open daily year-round, except for major federal holidays.
Maintain a respectful distance from the vehicles to protect the paint and chrome finishes; touching is strictly prohibited.
