When Duesenberg and Bugatti teamed up - Old Cars Weekly Newsletter

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Engineering Allies: When Bugatti and Duesenberg took to the skies Regarded as three of the most influential and important automotive engineers, designers and leaders in history, Ettore Bugatti and brothers Fred and Augie Duesenberg are responsible for some of the most iconic and priceless automobiles ever created. Two of my favorite automobiles of all time come from these legendary names: the mighty Duesenberg Model J and the Bugatti Type 41 Royale. Today, only 378 Duesenberg Model Js and 6 Bugatti Royales exist, making a side-by-side sighting extraordinarily rare — unless you visit The Henry Ford museum in Dearborn, Mich. There, you can see this priceless pair displayed together and fully appreciate their magnitude and presence. While that alone is extraordinary, what if I told you a lesser-known story from the timeline of motoring history — one where Ettore Bugatti and the Duesenberg brothers were actually friends who combined their genius to develop an extraordinary engine for the Allied forces during World War I? See More Make your car our "Car of the Week"  If you've got an old car you really love, we want to hear about it! Click here to submit your ride! Hot Wheels Legends Tour showcases top builds of 2025 EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— As the 2025 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour presented by Mobil 1 — the global contest giving one custom car builder the chance to have their creation immortalized as the next Hot Wheels die-cast — comes to a close, Hot Wheels is looking back at this year's standout regional winners. A total of 26 custom builds have been selected to compete in the regional finals following events across 16 countries, including 11 U.S. regional winners and a Walmart Virtual Contest.  Hot Wheels will host three distinct regional finals including the United States, Latin America and Europe and the Middle East, with the three finalists competing in the Global Grand Finale on November 15.  See More Don Garlits to receive Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award LOS ANGELES - The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor drag racing legend Don Garlits with its Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 SEMA Industry Honors on Thursday, Nov. 6. Garlits, also known as "Big Daddy," was a true pioneer in the field of drag racing. In addition to accumulating 35 NHRA national event victories and three NHRA Top Fuel national championships over his five-decade-long career, Garlits was a technological pioneer. He built the first rear-engine Top Fuel dragster, was the first fuel dragster builder to incorporate aerodynamics into his body designs and his "Swamp Rat XXX" was the first fully enclosed dragster. He was also the first drag racer to officially surpass the 200, 250 and 270 mile-per-hour marks on the quarter mile. See More Now You Can Look 'Em Up Online! How much is your vintage ride worth? You can now join the Old Cars Price Guide Membership and find out online. Pricing right at your fingertips. Join Now! Subscribe Now to the Highest Frequency Publication for Die-Hard Car Lovers!  Your subscription to  Old Cars includes: All the recent news from around the old car hobby Coverage of all the important collector car auctions and shows Classifieds including expert advice SUBSCRIBE NOW Active Interest Media 2143 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 United States View online  You received this email because you are subscribed to newsletters from Old Cars Weekly. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.