Comments on: He’s the Audubon of the Automobile (Mar, 1954) http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/ Yesterday's tomorrow, today. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:19:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Gary Cohen http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1074305 Gary Cohen Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:26:08 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1074305 I also have a set. Eager to find a value and a buyer. I also have a set. Eager to find a value and a buyer.

]]> By: George Strohecker http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1071428 George Strohecker Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:30:01 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1071428 I too have a complete boxed set which I have owned since 1976. It was presented to me on a special occasion by an automotive aftermarket ad agency. My set is in pristine condition. I have not been able to establish its value. I too have a complete boxed set which I have owned since 1976. It was presented to me on a special occasion by an automotive aftermarket ad agency. My set is in pristine condition. I have not been able to establish its value.

]]> By: yolanda lowery http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1068727 yolanda lowery Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:06:03 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1068727 I have one complete boxed set. If anyone finds out anything about its value, please add me to the list of people "wanting to know." Thanks. I have one complete boxed set. If anyone finds out anything about its
value, please add me to the list of people “wanting to know.” Thanks.

]]> By: Brian http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1067307 Brian Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:01:16 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1067307 I have 2 full sets in their original boxes. Complete with Contents, list of subscribers, dedication, forward, notes and comments on the plates. The only info I could find on them was here: http://www.wiw2u.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=appraisal.certificate&item_id=65461 this appraisal was for an incomplete set of 86 plates. If anyone knows of an interested buyer for these, post a comment here and I'll get an email notification. I have 2 full sets in their original boxes. Complete with Contents, list of subscribers, dedication, forward, notes and comments on the plates. The only info I could find on them was here:

http://www.wiw2u.com/index.cfm.....m_id=65461

this appraisal was for an incomplete set of 86 plates.

If anyone knows of an interested buyer for these, post a comment here and I’ll get an email notification.

]]> By: Susie http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1065711 Susie Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:06:23 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1065711 HI: MY SON ALSO HAS A COMPLETE SET OF THE LITHOS. HIS GRANDFATHER WAS THE MANAGER AT THE FORD ARIZONA PROVING GROUNDS IN YUCCA, ARIZONA AND HE INHERITED THEM FROM HIM. FROM WHAT I UNDERDSTOOD ONLY EXECUTIVES IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY WERE OFFERED THESE. COULD YOU PLEASE KEEP ME IN MIND IF YOU FIND ANYTHING OUT ABOUT THEIR VALUE. lIKEWISE IF I FIND ANYTHING OUT I'LL KEEP YOU INFORMED. THANKS SO MUCH. SUSIE HI: MY SON ALSO HAS A COMPLETE SET OF THE LITHOS. HIS GRANDFATHER WAS THE MANAGER AT THE FORD ARIZONA PROVING GROUNDS IN YUCCA, ARIZONA AND HE INHERITED THEM FROM HIM. FROM WHAT I UNDERDSTOOD ONLY EXECUTIVES IN THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY WERE OFFERED THESE. COULD YOU PLEASE KEEP ME IN MIND IF YOU FIND ANYTHING OUT ABOUT THEIR VALUE. lIKEWISE IF I FIND ANYTHING OUT I’LL KEEP YOU INFORMED. THANKS SO MUCH. SUSIE

]]> By: Jay http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1061023 Jay Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:33:17 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1061023 It apears we are in the same situation. Like you I have a perfect set of lithos also. I have ran into dead ends on determing the value. If you hear of anyone who is an expert please let me know. I have a couple of more things I will try on my end and will keep you posted. It apears we are in the same situation. Like you I have a perfect set of lithos also. I have ran into dead ends on determing the value. If you hear of anyone who is an expert please let me know. I have a couple of more things I will try on my end and will keep you posted.

]]> By: bobby wright http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1061022 bobby wright Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:19:17 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1061022 i did not see the follow up comment at bottom if comment is left,please notify here. thanks again bobby wright i did not see the follow up comment at bottom if comment is left,please notify here.
thanks again
bobby wright

]]> By: bobby wright http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1061021 bobby wright Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:12:14 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1061021 i have the whole complete set by clarence p hornung. gallery of the american automobile. the book is in perfect shape. the signed page by hornung all paper work is intact is truly an amazing piece of art. i am interested in selling, but finding the true value has been difficult could anyone have a idea of the worth ?????. thanks bobby wright i have the whole complete set by clarence p hornung. gallery of the american automobile. the book is in perfect shape. the signed page by hornung all paper work is intact is truly an amazing piece of art. i am interested in selling, but finding the true value has been difficult could anyone have a idea of the worth ?????. thanks bobby wright

]]> By: Jay http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1060927 Jay Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:22:47 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1060927 I still haven't the foggist of what they are worth, I have the complete set of 100 lithos and I have ony found them in tow musems so far. No one knows what they are worth. Keep me posted if you hear anything. I did see indiviuals sell on ebay for $50 each. I still haven’t the foggist of what they are worth, I have the complete set of 100 lithos and I have ony found them in tow musems so far. No one knows what they are worth. Keep me posted if you hear anything. I did see indiviuals sell on ebay for $50 each.

]]> By: Steve http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-1059445 Steve Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:59:48 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-1059445 Jay, i have some of these lithos myself from the 1965 collection. Did you ever find its value? Jay, i have some of these lithos myself from the 1965 collection. Did you ever find its value?

]]> By: Jay http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/comment-page-1/#comment-657417 Jay Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:04:23 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/01/25/hes-the-audubon-of-the-automobile/#comment-657417 I have a perfect copy of his 1965 14x22 History of the American Automobile Lithograph collection I am trying to determine it's value. There were only 500 made and it took 13 years to complete. I have a perfect copy of his 1965 14×22 History of the American Automobile Lithograph collection I am trying to determine it’s value. There were only 500 made and it took 13 years to complete.

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