Hemken Auto Museum Collection

Hemken Auto Museum Collection

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Hemken Auto Museum Collection

Hemken Auto Museum Collection

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Two days with a wide variety of fun & excitement! Featuring the 50 year collection of Daryl Hemken, with a few other special cars included. Over 60 great cars from the 30’s - 60’s. Most are Post War. Many convertibles. Thousands of parts, automobilia, porcelain signs, pressed steel toys, bicycles, pedal cars, model cars and more! Join the fun and help pass on the legacy of his collection. Others can love these automotive marques like he did. Ann Hemken, Daryl’s wife of 50 years, had spent her career as a educator, but was also actively involved in the museum. So the museum board thought it appropriate for McPherson College, in McPherson, KS, to be a benefactor from the proceeds of the museum auction. McPherson is the only college in the nation with a 4-year degree in auto restoration. McPherson interns, Jimmy Pawlak and Spencer Ice, spent weeks on-site preparing many of the cars for this auction.

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1942 Buick Special Sedan. This was an abbreviated year

Lot # 296 (Sale Order: 301 of 319)      

1942 Buick Special Sedan. This was an abbreviated year for Buick and all the other automakers with Buick production ending February 4, 1942 after the U.S. entered World W...morear II. This Special Sedan was purchased from the original Phoenix, Arizona owner in 2002 with 17,500 confirmed miles on the odometer. It runs and drives very nicely. The Buick was part of the 41SE Series and has the Century interior which was used on only two models in this series. The five main bearing 248ci overhead valve straight-eight engine is mated to a 3-speed synchromesh manual transmission. The engine features dual Stromberg carburetors. Much of its life this car was warehoused in Idaho which may explain why it has such low mileage. The factory price for these Special Sedans was $1287 and 2286 of these were produced before the factory was converted for military production.

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1947 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. As with many of the

Lot # 297 (Sale Order: 302 of 319)      

1947 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. As with many of the immediate domestic postwar vehicles, the Buick Roadmaster changed little from 1946. When postwar automobile product...moreion resumed in the 1946 model year, chrome was more sparingly applied, swept-back fenders were fitted to sedans as well as coupes, and a war-inspired "bombsight" hood ornament was adopted. The instrument panel was two-toned with woodgrain facings except on convertibles which used body-colored panels. The convertible top and front windows on this Buick are hydraulically operated and the car sports original paint and interior. Only 38,000 miles have been recorded on the car's odometer and the car looks much the same as it was when Daryl Hemken purchased the car from a couple in Des Moines on December 22, 1965. The couple said they had just sold their blue house which matched the Buick's blue, so they had to sell the car because they couldn't bear to look at it. This convertible is powered by a nicely running Fireball 320ci straight 8, with 144 horsepower. The 3-speed column shift transmission makes for a comfortably managed road auto.

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1947 Hudson Commodore Brougham Convertible. Only 361 of

Lot # 298 (Sale Order: 303 of 319)      

1947 Hudson Commodore Brougham Convertible. Only 361 of these top-of-the-line Hudson convertibles were built making it another rare member of the Hemken Collection. It wa...mores originally purchased by the postmistress in Slater, Iowa, but was sold to a second owner who had to have a center main bearing replaced. Daryl Hemken discovered the car under a tarp behind a shed in Oskaloosa, Iowa while the family was traveling to a family reunion. Of course he purchased the car and drove it back home. The car's odometer shows an original 33,000 miles and the Commodore is in excellent overall condition. The 212ci L-head six-cylinder engine produces 102 horsepower. It has a new top and leather seat covers (30 years ago) and features a swiveling front passenger seat, hydraulic control for operating the top and a special luggage compartment with room for a vertically stored spare tire and wheel. Hudson automobiles were more fully equipped than competitive makes with door arm rests, twin air-horns, ashtrays, windshield wipers, stop lights, locking glove box, sealed beam headlights, and deep pile carpeting. Commodore and Commodore Customs added foam rubber seat cushions (Hudson was the first automaker to introduce foam seat cushions), door-step courtesy lights, rear arm rest in sedans and gold etched lettering on the dashboard panel.

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1950 Hudson Convertible. At $2,809 this Hudson model

Lot # 299 (Sale Order: 304 of 319)      

1950 Hudson Convertible. At $2,809 this Hudson model was the most expensive in the lineup selling some 1100+ in the third year of Hudson's completely new body design. Tha...moret design heralded the introduction of Hudson's "step in" platform which proved to be a popular draw for car buyers. This convertible was purchased from Delmer Cox in 1967 and repainted its original color in 2001. It is powered by the 262ci Super Six L-head six cylinder producing 123 horsepower. Another Hemken Collection convertible that runs well and is ready to go on a "top down trip" for a cold lemonade! Special features include the pop-out cigarette lighter, special dash and window molding trim and an electric clock. The car was purchased in 1975 and in 2003 upholstery work was done.

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1948 Packard Super 8 Victoria Convertible. Packard

Lot # 300 (Sale Order: 305 of 319)      

1948 Packard Super 8 Victoria Convertible. Packard promoted the 1948 Super 8 as "A new performance thrill awaits the buyers of the spirited Super Eight, the motor car tha...moret makes distances disappear!" The company sold over 4700 of this model its first year which for the time was impressive. A 288ci, 145 hp inline 8 cylinder engine powers this "spirited" Packard which is all original except for the seat covers. Daryl Hemken purchased the car in 1966 following the publication of a newspaper article about his collection. This Packard is not currently running, but well worth the needed love & attention to return it to its deserved glory. A reader in Aberdeen, South Dakota, contacted Daryl that he had a '49 Packard for sale. Daryl bout it and drove the car home. Daryl's interest in Packards started to take off after a fellow Packard enthusiast said, "Postwar Packards aren't worth shed room." Daryl decided then to find any Packard he could and bring it home.

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1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Convertible. Purchased in

Lot # 301 (Sale Order: 306 of 319)      

1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Convertible. Purchased in 1962, this Fleetmaster convertible has been completely restored and won both AACA First Junior and Senior awards in 2...more008. The car has Chevy's 216ci "stovebolt" six with three-speed manual transmission and features factory original Deluxe push-button radio, DeLuxe steering wheel, Bedford cord and leather upholstery, clock, cigarette lighter, clear fog lamps, fender guard bumper ends, 15-inch chrome beauty rings, turn signals and a chrome tail pipe extension. Some five years were invested into the restoration and the car continues to look and runs as good today as it did when the restoration was completed.

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1947 Mercury Club Convertible. Leather upholstery was

Lot # 302 (Sale Order: 307 of 319)      

1947 Mercury Club Convertible. Leather upholstery was standard in this series 79M Mercury convertible. The car line was begun in 1939 so was relatively young when this mo...moredel was produced as a middle of the line between Ford and Lincoln. This was purchased for the Hemken Collection in 1971 from a fellow collector in North Dakota and is in good running condition. Interior and exterior are factory original and the hydraulic top has been replaced. The power plant is Ford's legendary 239ci flathead V-8, producing a dependable 100 horsepower. This great convertible is in good running condition. The Mercury was Edsel Ford's penultimate automotive hurrah. Edsel, only son of Henry Ford, had joined his father's company at age 21, first as secretary, then president four years later. In fact, Henry Ford never yielded control. The younger Ford was delegated projects in which his father had no interest, like beautifying the prestige marque Lincoln that Ford acquired in 1922 and shepherding the radical Lincoln-Zephyr into production for 1936. Edsel hired Ford's first stylist, E.T. "Bob" Gregorie in 1929 and the two men oversaw all of the company's aesthetic triumphs of the 1930s, the Zephyr, its lesser sibling the 1937 Ford and the Zephyr's derivative Lincoln Continental. Among these was the Mercury. Conceived as a gap-filler between Ford and the Lincoln-Zephyr, the Mercury was initially considered as a prestige Ford model, not a marque in its own right. But by the time of its introduction in October 1938, it had become Mercury, Ford's big brother, bearing a family resemblance but with gentle styling cues from Gregorie that set it apart.

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1960 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup. Manufactured only in

Lot # 303 (Sale Order: 308 of 319)      

1960 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup. Manufactured only in 1959 & '60 and 1964-1987. The early years are rare. The intro in 1959 was in response to the success of Ford's Ran...morechero pickup. Built on Chevy's Brookwood two-door station wagon platform, the cab and cargo bed were adapted. It was designed to be "Car comfortable" but offer utility as well. It did both. After introduction in 1959 and production of over 22,000, the 1960 Camino sales dropped sharply to 14,100. So this is a rare survivor. Always well maintained with modest custom touches, wheels, some striping and interior freshened, this Camino has a lot of style for a trip cross country or to the hardware store. It runs and is ready to make any and all of those trips. Powered by a small block V-8 engine with optional Powerglide transmission and 40,300 miles on the odometer, this Camino has a lot of life left in it.

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1952 Dodge M-37 Military Truck. Not your everyday run

Lot # 304 (Sale Order: 309 of 319)      

1952 Dodge M-37 Military Truck. Not your everyday run to the grocery store vehicle...unless you're feeding an army! Production began on the M-series 3/4 ton 4 x 4 in 1951...more. By the end of that year, they had produced 11,000. They all included needed features learned from WWII, like waterproof 24v ignition and deep water fording ability. If you need that...grocery shopping, this vehicle is for you. It's powered by a Dodge T245 Flathead straight-6, 230ci, 78hp with 4-speed New Process NP420 manual tranny. It has new tires, new cargo canvas, recent repaint, new boards for truck & trailer and the red lights work! As you can see, this vehicle has been very well cared for, runs well, always shedded and is ready for your next mission.

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1950 Mercedes 170S Cabriolet B. Only 20 of these

Lot # 305 (Sale Order: 310 of 319)      

1950 Mercedes 170S Cabriolet B. Only 20 of these Mercedes were ever built and this one retains the original floor mats and paper sides. It was acquired in 1969 from Warre...moren Loder of St. Paul, Minnesota. A 108ci L-head inline four-cylinder 52 hp engine, four-speed manual transmission, transverse leaf-spring front suspension, swing axle rear suspension with coil springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes are the foundation for this model. This rare Mercedes has new brakes, runs and is driveable. Mercedes-Benz long recognized the importance of carrying a design theme across an entire line of cars. The convertible models of the 170S from the early 1950s were scaled-down versions of the larger 300S, with the exception of the freestanding headlamps. The curves of the wings, the tail, and the beltline molding were all the same, but in smaller form. The result was a spectacular smaller car, which, thanks to its racing-inspired suspension, high-compression engine, and all-synchromesh transmission, was sporty, comfortable, and fun to drive. The car offered here is a Cabriolet B, referring to its rear seat and rear quarter windows, which improve passenger comfort and visibility.

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1959 Morgan series II 4/4 Roadster.

Lot # 305A (Sale Order: 311 of 319)      

Here’s a classic British sports car with genetics spiraling back to 1910. From the original 3-wheel Morgan Runabout to this classic low slung 2-seater, With racing and s...morepeed records stacking up in the first half of the 20th Century, Morgans became a favorite for UK auto collectors as well as collectors around the world. This roadster was purchased in Florida in the 1980’s and found it’s way to Iowa where it’s been in storage since. On occasion it was taken to parades and community showings. Today it’s in much the same condition as when found. The body and interior are in very good original condition, with no visible damage excepting fractured enamel paint. This ’59 model came with wire wheels and the side-valve 1172 cc Ford 100E engine. It was used with a Ford three-speed gearbox. The engine produced 36 bhp. Yes, this lightweight low to the ground sports car could perform! It shows the Fergus Imported Cars, New York, NY tag and their Stock No. 21939. In the cockpit, looking through the wood trimmed steering wheel, the original Stewart Warner odometer shows just 2,156 miles. Lights & turn signals not working. Wiring needs attention. In running condition, With just 386 of this model built between 1955 & 1960, and that’s a very small run with the Anglia engine, this roadster would be an excellent candidate for preservation or complete restoration.

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1970 Porsche 914 Roadster. This was a one owner car

Lot # 306 (Sale Order: 312 of 319)      

1970 Porsche 914 Roadster. This was a one owner car before it was acquired for the Hemken Collection from a widow in Webster City, Iowa. The car was purchased new in 1970...more by her son who drove it for a few years before his brother drove it back to Iowa in 1975. His parents continued to drive the car on special occasions but when the husband passed, the car went to Williams, Iowa to become part of the collection. This roadster has a removable hard top that is stowed in a rear compartment. With its horizontally opposed four-cylinder 102ci mid-engine located from the rear, the car uses the front space for luggage. The five-speed transmission and fuel injection are in place, but the car needs a serious tune before it will run.

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1951 MG TD Roadster. This British Viper Red Midget

Lot # 307 (Sale Order: 313 of 319)      

1951 MG TD Roadster. This British Viper Red Midget Series TD was donated to the Hemken Collection in 2002. It is original, running and can be driven. With just 220 of the...morese produced in 1951, it's a rare sports car. It can produce 54 horsepower out of its small 76ci 4 cylinder powerplant. That's an impressive .7hp/ci! And with a weight of just over 2,000 lbs, this car will move. Since the body is nestled just 6 inches off the ground, you don't have to drive very fast to imagine you're at Silverstone! This convertible comes with side curtains. There were no roll-up windows. New brakes have been added and overall the car is in good condition with no visible damage underneath.

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1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. The Chevy S10 pickup joined

Lot # 308 (Sale Order: 314 of 319)      

1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. The Chevy S10 pickup joined the Chevrolet lineup in 1982, with the first generation production lasting until 1993. Chevy was the first of the b...moreig three to build a compact pickup. The S10 quickly built a reputation for being affordable, durable and dependable. The second and final generation of S10's built in the US ran from 1994 - 2004. That good reputation carried through the entire US production run. So it stood to good reason that when Daryl Hemken was in AZ in the mid 1990's, he was interested when he spotted one at an auction. He brought it home intending it to be Ann's "Garden Pickup". It came with a 2.5L, 105 horsepower Iron Duke four cylinder motor. It was backed with a 5-speed transmission. Since it came from AZ, it was no surprise it also came with AC. Perfect for doing garden work in those warm Iowa summers. It's proven its durability, with the odometer showing just over 109,000 miles. It continues to run well and was given a fresh paint job in 2005. So it could look good running for another 100K miles!

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1986 Mercedes-Benz 350 SDL. Here's one of the

Lot # 309 (Sale Order: 315 of 319)      

1986 Mercedes-Benz 350 SDL. Here's one of the Mercedes-Benz luxury models. This model is powered by their six cylinder turbo diesel. Benz brought their diesel technology ...moreto the U.S. in 1949. They started with an inline 4 cylinder, then 5 cylinders in 1975 adding turbocharging shortly thereafter. In 1986 they brought in the S-class diesel. Now it's a 3.5L inline that grew to 6 cylinders! And it too is turbocharged. These cars were built to run long, hard and to last. They did. This one is an example. This was a one owner car donated to the museum in 2020. Impeccably maintained. Beautiful interior. Very nice outside. It actually looks like new. But the odometer shows 300,000 plus miles. If you didn't look at the odometer....you'd never guess the mileage. It's mechanically sound and impeccably maintained. AC doesn't work. Six cylinder turbo has plenty of power. It's an S class!

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1970 Mercury Marquis Convertible. Considered to be in

Lot # 310 (Sale Order: 316 of 319)      

1970 Mercury Marquis Convertible. Considered to be in the Luxury class, sport open-top car, this Mercury took that title seriously. The engine was Ford's "Big Block" 429c...morei with Select-shift 3-speed automatic. It weighed 4,600 lbs, so it needed the 360hp. The size, weight and power made it a great road car. It still could be! Purchased in 1977 this original Mercury comes with AC...as well as the natural AC, a convertible top!! The odometer shows 87,000 miles and it has a solid body, new brakes, tires, water pump, radiator, carburetor, ignition and other components to make it roadworthy. But recently it suffered an over heating episode so currently it's not running. When running it drives well.

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1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible. Purchased from

Lot # 311 (Sale Order: 317 of 319)      

1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible. Purchased from Howard Ruble Modern Classics of Woodburn, Iowa June 1, 1977. In the mid 70's when it was announced that domestic makers...more would no longer be making convertibles, Daryl Hemken began purchasing the last year models to add to his collection. These classics were designed & built well before the oil embargo. So a 472ci engine that pounded out 375hp was just another great selling feature. And at 4,600 lbs, it needed the power. Base price was $5,740. So your wallet needed some horsepower too. Restyled in the Eldorado image, it needed to look long & sleek. So rear quarters were extended to achieve that. The hood was also extended 12". This model came with variable-ratio power steering, dual power brakes, power windows, center front arm rest, rear center arm rests, two-way power operated horizontal front seat adjusters, dual front and rear cigarette lighters. Everything needed to maximize driver luxury and comfort. Original except for one re-paint, including nice original top and interior. The Hemken Collection purchased this as a relatively new car (like the '70 Mercury and the '72 Ford), since domestic convertible production was said to be stopping after 1976. Looks like lower miles and needs exhaust and misc to be roadworthy. Ann Hemken had back issues so appreciated the comfortable high back seats in this vehicle. Photos show road and gravel reflection in mirror-like chrome finish on bumpers and body chrome. Not damage.

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1973 Lincoln Continental. 1973 was a record setting

Lot # 312 (Sale Order: 318 of 319)      

1973 Lincoln Continental. 1973 was a record setting year for U.S. automakers. And it was good for Lincoln too. Up 28 percent over '72 with 12,667 more units sold. So alm...moreost 59,000 of these entered the marketplace. This one was purchased in 1996 by Phil Hemken out of Chicago and then sold to Steve with 56,000 miles on it. It was used as a family car for 5 or so years and Steve's daughter learned to drive in it. This is an original car, but has been repainted. Engine runs good and the car drives well. Has cruise and AC and odometer shows 122,000 miles. Proper Lincoln with 460ci engine with 219hp and all the trimmings. Driver quality with rust repair. Working AC, cruise, windows, etc. New sprints and shocks to make it drive well. A dependable car that was driven regularly and still could fill that bill.

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1972 Ford LTD 400 Convertible. This car was purchased

Lot # 313 (Sale Order: 319 of 319)      

1972 Ford LTD 400 Convertible. This car was purchased from Howard Shepard of Webster City in 1977 as part of the late model Hemken Convertible Collection. One repaint on...more a solid car. Lower miles with original top and interior, 402ci engine, power steering and brakes, Cruise-O-Matic transmission and power brakes. Is a good hobby car. Needs detailed to be ready for the road. Last time it was used was in the summer of 1981 when Steve Hemken went to see his girlfriend (now wife) Carrie in Minneapolis. Reportedly, he had a nice ride on the freeway with the top down both ways.

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