Milhous Collection auction

In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, a custom-built carousel spins around in the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is the custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, an overhead view is shown of the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this Jan. 26, 2012 photo, the front grille of a 1932 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Coupe sits on display at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this Jan. 26, 2012 photo, a Wurlitzer Family Residential /Theater Pipe Organ sits on display at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this Jan. 26, 2012 photo, a 1903 Rush Style 38-B Fair Organ sits on display at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this Jan. 26, 2012 photo, a 1934 Packard Eight Convertible sits on display at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this Jan. 26, 2012 photo, Bob Milhous shows a 1933 Chrysler Phaeton at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this Jan. 26, 2012 photo, a view of the Milhous Collection is shown in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this Jan. 26, 2012 photo, Paul Milhous stands at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this Jan. 26, 2012 photo, Bob Milhous, left, and his brother Paul Milhous talk to a reporter at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, lights from a custom-built carousel illuminate an area at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is the custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, a custom-built carousel is shown at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob Milhous and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is the custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, a Gaudin 125-Key Dance Organ displays at the Milhous Collection in Boca Raton, Fla. One of the country’s most extraordinary and voluminous private collections of vintage cars, automated musical instruments and other memorabilia is going on the auction block. Brothers Bob and Paul Milhous will empty their 39,000-square-foot building, auctioning off its contents to bidders. The crown jewel is a custom-built carousel with 42 hand-carved animals, expected to fetch at least $1 million. All told, the auction is expected to generate about $40 million. (Alan Diaz / Associated Press)