THE BAHRE COLLECTION

The Bahre Collection is the private antique and Classic car collection of Bob & Sandy Bahre housed at a home they own in Paris, Maine.  The home is the birthplace of Hannibal Hamlin who was Abraham Lincoln’s first Vice-President, Senator from Maine, Governor of Maine, etc. and is situated in the historic village of Paris, Maine with a stunning view of the White Mountains, including Mount Washington in NH.  

Included in the collection of 60+ vehicles is one of the finest assemblages of Packards (14!) anywhere in the world.  The Bahres have amazingly put together the only complete collection of all 6 Dietrich V-windshield body styles as well as all 3 LeBaron V-windshield body styles on the Packard 12 chassis for 1932-1934.  Among these are the Clark Gable Runabout Speedster by LeBaron and the ‘Car of the Dome’ World’s Fair Dietrich Sport Sedan from 1934 with the gold-plated interior.  In addition, there is the one-off front-wheel-drive prototype sedan, a 1906 Model S Touring, and several other special Packards.

The collection also houses many wonderful American Classics such as 7 Duesenbergs, V-16 Cadillac, Stutz, Graham-Paige, Auburn 12, etc. and many foreign Classics such as Delahaye, Isotta Fraschini, Hispano-Suiza, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa-Romeo, etc.  There is also a nice display of early brass-era cars, a Tucker, a Harley-Davidson as well as later-model sports cars.  Something for everyone car-wise, as well as a great antique doll collection, old toys, horse-drawn carriages, player pianos, jukebox, etc. for those with broader interests.  A visit to The Bahre Collection is a memorable experience that ought not to be missed!