268ci Lycoming Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Single Carter Carburetor
98bhp at 3,200rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Desirable Auburn 8 Cabriolet Coupe with rumble seat
*Featured in the book E. L. Cord
*Elegant two-tone livery
*CCCA Full Classic®
*AACA Presidents cup winner

THE AUBURN AUTOMOBILE COMPANY

While the American automobile industry's development in its formative years had been guided by the typical inventor/engineer, its progress between the wars was shaped not so much by technicians as by entrepreneurs. One such businessman was Auburn boss Errett Lobban Cord, who once admitted to having made and lost $50,000 three times in the course of his business dealings, and all before reaching the age of 21!

When Cord joined Auburn as general manager in 1924 the company was in the doldrums, making more cars than it could sell and heading for bankruptcy. After some Cord-inspired restyling, Auburn sales picked up and the stage was set for the creation of a glorious new automotive empire.

The eight-cylinder Auburns were soon challenging Stutz for the accolade of 'America's fastest', Al Leamy driving an 8-115 Speedster at 108.46mph over the measured mile at Daytona in 1928 and going on to take the 24 hours record at Atlantic City Speedway. The 1931 model was the first of the sweeping fender, long hood Auburns, a design which was used through to 1933. The double-drop X braced frame allowed the overall height to be three inches lower than previous models, making open cars look more rakish and giving the closed Coupe, Sedan and Brougham a sinister but appealing look, particularly since the model shared the chassis, hood and front fenders with the Speedster.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Offered here is a lovely example of the 1933 Auburn 8-101A Cabriolet featuring the Lycoming eight-cylinder engine putting out 98 horsepower. This very car is featured in the E. L. Cord book. The consignor acquired the car in 2007 when it was only 400 miles out of a thorough and complete restoration which won it the AACA Presidents Cup. Since his acquisition, the consignor has doubled the mileage on the vehicle, bringing the total to 807 since the completion of the restoration. The Cabriolet is nicely optioned with a factory tachometer, wire wheels, dual side mounted spares and pilot ray lights. The two-tone cream and red over a red interior suits the sporting Auburn well, and there is a rumble seat out back for a 3rd or 4th passenger. Because of the significance Auburns represent, all eight-cylinder examples are recognized as CCCA Full Classics® and are eligible for all events held by the Classic Car Club of America. This car is ready to show or tour and represents the height of the brand's styling. It serves as a true product of the Jazz Age.