Robbie Wolfe, known for his keen eye and passion for historical artifacts on American Pickers, found himself at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum with an eagerness to explore the new Simplex addition. However, his attention was instantly captivated by the 1931 Stinson Detroiter Junior-S prominently displayed in the ACDA Museum showroom. Originally a centerpiece in the museum’s early days, the aircraft’s polished body and streamlined design evoked a sense of nostalgia that Robbie couldn’t resist.
“This 1931 Stinson Detroiter Junior-S was originally owned by the Auburn Automobile Company. Below is a photograph of the plane facing out towards the north showroom windows in the 1930s.
The Stinson Junior Models were produced between 1929 and 1933. A total of 321 Juniors were built. These models were mainly purchased by wealthy private pilots and commercial enterprises.”
