Thought this was interesting. Wasn't sure which forum to put it in so feel free to move.

CLEVELAND (AP) —An budget-strapped Ohio historical society is angering some auto buffs by selling off antique cars to balance its budget.

Cleveland's Western Reserve Historical Society has put up for sale 19 vehicles and one engine from the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.

The cars include a 1956 Gullwing Mercedes-Benz, a 1930 Belanger Indianapolis Racer and a 1930 Bugatti phaeton touring car that might be the only one of its type in existence.

The sale, which also includes some furniture and pottery, is the latest attempt to eliminate the society's $5 million debt.

Western Reserve officials say the sales of the cars are designed to restore financial stability to preserve the rest of the collection.

But supporters of the Crawford museum say selling off the gems of its collection will cripple the museum.
http://www.chillicothegazette.com/ar...TES01/90808008