Auction Catalog - Furrow Auction Company

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Antique
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from the Estate of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.
Auction to be held at University of Tennessee
Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, 1640 Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN
Saturday, March 14 • 11:00 AM
Inspection: Friday, March 13 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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1951 Hudson
Hornet
1937 Cord
812 Beverly
This is a chance of a lifetime
to own the antique car
collection of one of
America’s political icons.
All vehicles are in
exceptional condition...
many with low mileage.
Auction proceeds to benefit
the Howard H. Baker Jr.
Center for Public Policy.
1962 Ford
Galaxie 500 XL
1951 Studebaker
Champion
1941 Lincoln
Continental
1963 Lincoln
Continental
Bid LIVE, ONLINE or PHONE • www.furrow.com
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Furrow
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Co.
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(865) 546-3206 • 1-800-4FURROW • www.furrow.com • TN Lic. #62
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Order of Sale
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LOT #1: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Purchased new by Senator Baker then driven by Senator Baker and his wife Joy.
Later it was sold or given to the late Senator Everett Dirksen to use for their “Florida
Car.” It was reacquired by Senator Baker and given to Darek Baker to utilize as
a teenager. Senator Baker had it restored by Peggy Craft Restorers in Harriman,
TN, several times over the years but it was always a well-cared for vehicle that he
enjoyed driving on a regular basis.
LOT #2: 1951 Studebaker Champion G10
Acquired by Cissy Baker (daughter) and presented to Senator Baker and Joy Baker
as an anniversary gift. Cissy had to borrow money from several family members and
friends to purchase the car, which was not in very good condition. Senator Baker
sent the car to Peggy Craft Restorers for restoration.
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LOT #3: 1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Purchased for Joy Baker originally, then became Senator Baker’s “Florida Car.”
The Lincoln regularly moved from Huntsville, TN, to Florida and was also taken to
Washington by Senator Baker for a period of time. This car has always been kept in
excellent shape by Senator Baker. Peggy Craft Restorers has done some minor restoration work to this car over the years.
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LOT #4: 1941 Lincoln Continental
This Lincoln is a prize winning restoration completed by Peggy Craft Restorers and
would be a star in anyone’s collection. The car is fitted with Firestone 700-16 wide
white tires, which is what these cars were fitted with originally from the factory. It
is painted underneath as factory original.
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LOT #5: 1937 Cord 812 Beverly
The Cord was the latest purchase in the Howard Baker Collection. Acquired in 2008
from a seller in Michigan, this car was already restored. Senator Baker’s friend Dr.
Shoichiro Toyoda, son of the founder of Toyota Motor Corporation, greatly admired
Senator Baker’s Cord and purchased a Cord after he saw this beautiful automobile.
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LOT #6: 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible
There was an active Hudson Dealer in Helenwood, TN, just 5 miles from Senator
Baker’s boyhood home. Senator Baker, along with many racing enthusiasts in the
area, always admired the Hudson and it was a prized vehicle. The Hudson was
restored by Peggy Craft Restorers in 2007.
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1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL
Convertible, 390 V-8 Engine, Automatic, Power
2-Door
Steering, White Exterior, Blue Leather Interior, Radial
Tires, odo. 85,134, VIN 2U69Z153446
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1951 Studebaker Champion
2-Door Coupe, Inline 6, 3 on Tree, Air Induction
G10
Flaps, Maroon Exterior, Grey Bedford Cord Cloth Interior,
640-15 BF Goodrich Tires, odo. 88,508. VIN G1000879
(made in South Bend, IN)
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1963 Lincoln Continental
Convertible, V-8, Automatic, Suicide Doors,
4-Door
White Exterior, Black Leather Interior, Coker Classic
P235/75R14 Tires, odo. 20,178. VIN 3Y86N404597
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1941 Lincoln Continental
Coupe, V-12, Blue Exterior, Blue Leather With
2-Door
Bedford Cord Cloth Inlay Interior, Firestone 700-16 Tires,
odo. 5,565. VIN H126559
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1937 Cord 812 Beverly
Door Coupe, 289 cu/in V-8 Lycoming Engine, Front
4Wheel Drive, Semi-Automatic, Silver Exterior, Blue
Leather Interior, Reverse Suicide Front Doors, Coker
Classic 6.50R16 Whitewall Tires, odo. 14,119. VIN 81210264
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1951 Hudson Hornet
Convertible, 308-6 cyl. Engine With Twin H
2-Door
Power Dealer Installed Option, Automatic, Rag Top,
Maroon Exterior, Red Leather Interior, Non Factory
Blinkers Installed, Coker Classic P215/75R15 Whitewall
Tires, odo. 18,506. VIN 6A59408
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