1894 Black Prototype Duesenberg Although during the first year

Although during the first year it was only offered in white

Cord knew this was to be his last chance to obtain a new 812 before it disappeared into automotive history

This early sedan was built with electric lights and has a beautiful and elaborate original interior

This wonderful design came from the brilliant mind of Gordon Buehrig

is available in a limited edition of 2

1894 Black Prototype Duesenberg Although during the first year(ADOPT A CAR PROGRAM) Charles H. Black, the proprietor of a carriage works and blacksmith shop in Indianapolis, got the urge to construct a horseless carriage after driving a neighbors Benz in 1891. He completed his car between 1891 and 1894. Most sources indicate that his car was finished in 1893, in which case it predates Elwood Haynes work by one year. Not surprisingly, his car was designed very much along Benz lines. It uses a buggy for its