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LOT 19

1935 Auburn Boat-Tail Speedster Replica Registration no. 626 YUN Chassis no. DMV82763CA

Sold for £24,750 inc. premium
Lot 19

1935 Auburn Boat-Tail Speedster Replica
Registration no. 626 YUN Chassis no. DMV82763CA

1935 Auburn Boat-Tail Speedster Replica
Registration no. 626 YUN
Chassis no. DMV82763CA

Odometer Reading: 16,554
MoT Expiry: Exempt

*Traditional looks with modern running gear
*A fraction of the cost of the 'real thing'
*Good mechanical spares support


The 1960s saw a rise in the replica (or 'evocation') industry in the USA, where several evocative pre-war cars were reprised with contemporary running gear while retaining the looks of the original model. The Excalibur Mercedes-Benz SSK replica kicked things off in 1963, followed by replicas of Auburns and Cords.
This Auburn Speedster replica was built by Campbell Enterprises and Custom Classics using a California Custom Coach company body (who bought the original Auburn design drawings) and our vendor says the bodywork and red paint are good, the glass and Truespoke wheels/whitewall tyres very good.
The Ford 7.0-litre V8 engine is rated as very good for starting and good for running and presentation and the vendor says it is "very reliable and can be driven anywhere." Running gear-wise the gearbox and brakes are rated as good and the suspension as very good. The car's history is reported to be very good.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 67/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 18/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 13/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 4
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 13/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 14/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 5/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 2

Car History File: 4

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