The young men who originally formed the Dukes Auto Club in 1946 have grown older and most have passed away. This page is a special tribute to them.
(this is a work in progress. If you can help send me a note info@dukesautoclub.com)

The Dukes Auto Club in Spokane was founded by a group of individuals, including Frank Moyer, Gene "Sandy" Sponcler, Jerry Davis, Joe Felice, John Gunsaulis, Ken Spiger, Larry Becker, Nick Linden, Speedy Gunsaulis, and Carl Owen. 

Here's a more detailed look at some of the founding members and their cars: 

  • Frank Moyer: His first car and the one he joined the Dukes with was a 1932 Ford Coupe.

  • Gene "Sandy" Sponcler: Owned a 1955 Chevy.

  • Jerry Davis: His first car in 1957 was a 1940 Ford.

  • Joe Felice: Owned a Model A Ford Roadster.

  • John Gunsaulis: Owned a 1940 Ford Woody Wagon.

  • Ken Spiger: Joined the club with a 1941 Willys Pickup.

  • Larry Becker: Owned a 1950 Mercury Stretch Limo, a Model A Vicky, and a Model T Ford C-Cab.

  • Nick Linden: Owned a 1929 Model A Ford.

  • Speedy Gunsaulis: Owned a 1940 Ford Convertible and a 1932 Ford Roadster.

  • Carl Owen: Owned a 1940 Merc Coupe.

Here are some more names possibly of the original members (but I think at least a couple aren’t really old enough to have joined a club in 1946) Needs to be checked out:

Stu Young, Jerry Hoover, Harry Prouty, Bill Wyman, Kayo Reidburn

Al Davis, Bill Payne, Bob Tully, Buddy Wickstrom

Carl Owens, Claude Cuzzetto, Colonel Walker, Dan Martin