Vehicle Description
Rooted in wheelwright Charles Eckhart's Auburn, Indiana-based
carriage business, the Auburn Automobile Company was established by
Eckhart's sons in 1900 with a $2,500 capital stock float and a
single-cylinder car they sold for a then-astounding $800. While
sales and production were limited at first, a visit to the Chicago
Automobile Show in 1903 inspired the brothers to update and expand
their automobile offerings, which quickly progressed through an
array of two, four, and six-cylinder models by 1912. A 1919 buyout
by a Chicago syndicate including chewing-gum magnate William
Wrigley, Jr. was soon followed by the well-received Auburn
Beauty-Six, but the post-WW I recession brought steadily falling
sales for several years. That is, until 1924 when master salesman
Errett Lobban Cord joined Auburn as general manager at a nominal
salary with the option to gain control of Auburn if he could save
the failing company. In one of the greatest turnarounds in
automotive history, Cord took the unsold Auburn cars and had them
repainted in contemporary colors and adorned with gleaming
nickel-plated trimmings. All sold in short order, and Cord took
control of the company. One of Cord's earliest moves was his
decision for Auburn to move upmarket with a new eight-cylinder
engine, one with ample power output, reliability, and scope for
future development. Lycoming produced these engines to Auburn
specifications, and subsequently, the engine maker would form a key
component of E.L. Cord's fast-growing industrial empire. So
powered, the eight-cylinder Auburn models formed the core of
Auburn's model lines and helped Auburn set a litany of officially
observed speed records through the company's remaining lifetime
that sadly ended once and for all in 1937 with the ultimate demise
of Cord's once-vast industrial enterprises. While Auburn only ever
reached a single-digit market share at the height of its
production, its automobiles remain highly prized by enthusiasts and
collectors today; especially when considering the quality of their
engineering, materials, and construction quality. An Auburn was
undoubtedly far above many other eight-cylinder competitors,
featuring extremely sturdy chassis frames, carefully specified
suspension components, and advanced features including Bijur
central chassis lubrication and by 1928, four-wheel hydraulic
brakes - an innovation not adopted by many competing marques until
the latter 1930s. In particular, engines were thoroughly tested
prior to installation in Auburn chassis using a 40-unit test room
and external propeller-drive system simulating an uphill climb at a
steady 25 miles per hour and wide-open throttle over 11 to 14
hours, equal to a distance of approximately 300 miles. Careful
development yielded steady and useful power increases throughout
Auburn eight-cylinder production. Featuring distinctive "Jazz Age"
colors, including red bodywork with cream accents and a smart
yellow pinstripe matching the finish of the yellow steel wire-spoke
wheels, this 1933 Auburn 8-100A Cabriolet handsomely epitomizes the
sporty side of Auburn's early-1930s eight-cylinder model lines.
Continuing to benefit from a high-quality older restoration, the
Cabriolet features very good paintwork, a tan canvas convertible
top, and an exceedingly attractive interior compartment, trimmed in
rich Chocolate brown leather upholstery and brown carpeting.
Auburn's trademark cast metal instrument panel looks great, and the
gauges help monitor the Cabriolet's vital functions. In addition to
twin Pilot-Ray auxiliary lamps, accessories include a chrome-plated
grille guard, dual side-mounted spare wheel/tire assemblies, cowl
lamps, a folding windscreen, a jaunty rumble seat for up to two
additional passengers, and a body-color luggage trunk at the rear.
Carrying a 98-horsepower factory rating, the eight-cylinder
Lycoming L-head engine and engine compartment are restored to show
quality with correct finishes, components, and accessories all
present. The underside of the Cabriolet is similar in presentation,
being fully restored, refinished, and accurate throughout. Auburn
continues to represent Indiana's proud and prolific tradition of
automobile manufacturing as one of the famed Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg
marques that have inspired the annual Labor Day weekend festivities
at its namesake city since the 1950s. This 1933 Auburn 8-100A
Cabriolet is a fitting exemplar of the company's latter years of
existence, with robust 8-cylinder power and renowned driving
dynamics. Equipped with the desirable Columbia Dual Ratio' rear
axle, this sporting 1933 Auburn 8-100A Custom Cabriolet is both
beautiful to look at and surprisingly competent to drive. It is an
ideal, dual-purpose vehicle that will still look smart on virtually
any concours lawn, and with CCCA Full Classic� recognition, it will
provide a fabulous and enjoyable entry into any classic touring
event. Offers welcome and trades considered For additional details
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