Vehicle Description
This 1980 Auburn Boattail Speedster Replica is a beautiful
recreation of the famous 1936 Auburn 852 Speedster Boattail with
all the desirable modern amenities of today! The Auburn Automobile
Company was founded in 1900 by brothers Frank and Morris Eckhart
who were the sons of Charles Eckhart, the founder of the Eckhart
Carriage Company a wagon builder at the time. By 1919, the Eckart
brothers sold their fledgling automobile company to a group of
investors who started turning the company around. However due to an
economic recession in the following years, Auburn saw another
downturn in sales. By the mid-thirties, Auburn was again struggling
yet the company was able to produce its most iconic cars, the
Boattail Speedster. Designed by Dusenberg's Gordon Buehrig and
using parts on hand from Dusenberg, the Speedster was born. Known
for its 100 mile per hour top-speed and success on the racing
circuit, the Speedster did inspire an increase of sales for Auburn.
Auburn was selling its Boattail Speedsters at a loss with the hope
that the gorgeous vehicle would increase sales in its other higher
margin vehicles. While Auburn did sell more cars due to the
Speedster, it was not enough to save the independent American auto
maker and by 1937 it was out of business. Due to the fantastic look
and high desirability of the Speedster Boattails, a number of
replica builders cropped up pairing the timeless design of the
iconic Auburn with modern options and creature comforts. This
particular Auburn Replica was built by builder Speedster Motorcars
and comes to us from a large classic car collection. Under the hood
on this Auburn is a 350 Cubic Inch V8 engine with a single 4 barrel
carburetor that provides much more power than the original Lycoming
Straight 8. Anybody can drive this Speedster Replica since the 350
V8 is backed up to a TH350 Automatic Transmission. Being that this
car was built to provide an enjoyable driving experience, it is
loaded with options! With power front disc brakes and drums in the
rear, this Boattail has plenty of stopping power for all that
horsepower under the hood. Getting in and out of tight parking
spaces is simplified with the addition of power steering. This '36
Auburn Replica is even equipped with a modern air conditioning
system so that you can stay cool even on the hottest summer days.
Riding on whitewall radial tires on Cruiserwire rims, this Boattail
Speedster Replica has a fantastic look and even better ride. The
fiberglass body is in fantastic condition and it has been finished
in a stunning Cherry Red basecoat/clearcoat. The interior on this
Boat Tail Replica is gorgeous! The front and rear bench seats,
along with the door panels, are upholstered in a beautiful tan
imitation leather vinyl. The floors are covered in beautiful red
carpeting that is in wonderful shape as well. The woodgrain dash is
equipped with Classic Instrument gauges including a 140 MPH
Speedometer, 8,000 RPM tachometer, volt gauge, fuel gauge,
temperature gauge, and oil pressure gauge. You'll be able to listen
to all of your tunes while cruising since this Boattail Replica is
equipped with a Pioneer AM/FM/CD entertainment system. Whether
you're looking to buy your very first classic car or your garage is
full of them, this 1980 Auburn Boattail Speedster Replica would be
an excellent choice. Give us a call today!
*350 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*TH350 Automatic Transmission
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Built by Speedster Motorcars
*Air Conditioning
*Cherry Red Exterior
*Tan Vinyl Bench Seat Interior
*Pioneer AM/FM/CD Entertainment System
*Classic Instruments Gauges
*Odometer Reads: 345 Miles
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