Letter from Dr. Anthony Simeone

Object/Artifact

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Letter from Dr. Anthony Simeone

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.52

Description

The handwritten letter dated January 5, 1959, addressed to Shorvin and Markham in New York. The writer mentions two enclosed photographs of his 1937 Supercharged Cord Sportsman car, which has won over 40 First Prize Awards and is a National First Prize Winner in the AACA and CCCA. The car was the 1956 Grand Classic Winner for the CCCA and came in second with 99¾ points in 1958. The author grants permission to use enclosed photos, suggesting they can provide better ones. The letter notes that the car has appeared in "Popular Mechanics," "Sports Illustrated," "Saturday Evening Post," and "Esquire." The author expresses readiness to provide further details or information, concluding with gratitude for the recipient's interest. Anthony Simeone, M.D., signs the letter. Dr. Anthony Simeone is Dr. Frederick Simeone's father. The 1937 Cord mentioned is part of the Simeone Automotive Museums Salon collection.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Automobilia, 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Made/Created

Date made

Jan 5, 1959

Dimensions

Height

12.8 cm

Width

9.2 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB5

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good