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Pass on a car because the previous owner was of Christian faith? You never even knew the man. What a load of of BS.....🤔

Funny that it's such a small world. My dad and Truett (two "t"s) were good friends and went to many auctions together back in the day. Truett actually bought quite a few cars from my dad's collection. I wouldn't go as far to say that he was a "bargain hunter", but he did buy with the "because I like it" mentality. My dad questioned many of his purchases but it didn't stop Truett if he liked and wanted the auto. Dad at 95, still loves to tell stories about he and Truett at auctions. He said at one, a big purple Monster Truck came on the block and Truett starting bidding on it. Dad asked him why he was bidding on that? Truett; "because I don't have one and I like purple!" I could carry on about many stories about my dad's and Truett's times together, but I won't. And rest assured, Truett's collection was not all "bargain hunter." I can personally attest to that.

I haven't, but thanks for the link! I'll check it out.

The specific emblem I am looking for is the 1928 Bowtie that has a gold outer trim, approximately 2.75" length wise. Fair to good condition is ok. Reply here or message me if you have one laying around and would like to sell. Thanks! Tom

Thank you Bob! You guys have been very receptive and great in helping me through the process. Much appreciated!! Tom Glaze

Appreciate the inquiries Folks. Really appreciated!!

Thanks Bob and yes, @edinmass and @alsancle have been a great help in advising me on my situation, along with others. This is a great community that I will follow while sorting out my dad's collection. As of now, it appears that the best approach to selling the cars is going to marketing to individuals directly or placing on consignment with reputable dealers/brokers. All will be vetted prior to moving forward. I really do appreciate all the replies, feedback and advice all have given on this thread and by messaging me. Please continue to share as that it can only help with working on this. With this said, anyone interested in the cars, restored gravity flow gas pumps/globes, Model A parts, signs/advertising, hit & miss engines etc....feel free to message me. I don't want to take this thread off topic with all the other things we need to get rid of. Thanks again folks. Ya'll have been great! Tom

Thanks Al but there is no data plate. I have the engine plate and number, but it's not helpful with the rest.

Yes and you are correct Al. Real and "Real" have two interpretations. The "Real" Auburns are just as you described. Perfect documentation on every aspect and certified by ACD. My dad's car is a real car that can't be certified. Sometime during restoration, the data plate was lost. During the process the wood flooring was replaced with metal. Not sure when when the plate was lost. On the flip side, the ACD authentication board ruled that every aspect of the car appeared authentic, but could not certify without the data plate. My dad sat in on this meeting...

A few more pics: The 36 ford is actually blue in color.

Thanks so much Ed!! I will send you a PM.

Thanks for the reply Ed and good advice! For anyone that has attended the annual Auburn Festival on a regular basis, they may be familiar with the Auburns or even my dad. He participated in the event for quite a few years until the past few years. He purchased the Speedster from Robert Pass, founder of Passport Transport and the Phaeton via the ACD Museum. Both cars run very well with both having their engines completely rebuilt by the late Jan Appenzeller. I'm sure dad has a more thorough history about the cars, but this is just some that I know of. Hope some of this helps and thanks again for the advice Ed!

Thank you Sir! Just one of things that I'm trying to help him with. 😉

Thanks for the feedback! Dad, having done this for over 35 years, understands the market and has kept up with market values and what's going on in the auction side of these type cars. These type of cars are in a smaller market these days and not bringing in the values they did 10-15-20 years ago. Fortunately, all his cars have more value than what he paid for them. That's what collectors want and hope to get. Thanks for your opinion!

Thanks for the link and I just checked my pics. Dad's is a model 8-98 A and wouldn't hold candles to that 12 cylinder "Salon". But he's thinking close to six figures