Vehicle Description
1936 Auburn Speedster
This was one of the world's first supercars and this one has all of
the performance of the original if not more. Today, they're closing
in on $1,000,000.00 if you can find one, but replicas like this
handsome white one built her in Washington is an affordable way to
enjoy the experience of being a one car parade without the massive
investment.
The sturdy fiberglass body is a dead-ringer for the original, and
unlike so many replicas, the owner went to great lengths to get the
little stuff exactly right. The flaring pontoon style fenders, the
sloping enclosed radiator shell that was radical for the period,
and the car's defining feature, the pointed "boat tail" have all
been expertly rendered here. The bright white paint was done in the
80's and is this particular car's original color, and there's no
arguing that it's dramatic and extremely flashy.
Finish quality is very nice, with smooth surfaces and excellent
gaps, and there are no squeaks and rattles owing to the sturdy
build quality. The Auburn was noted for its relative lack of
chrome, but the bumpers, grille insert, exhaust pipes and steeply
raked V-shaped windshield all shine up brightly. This is one heck
of a good-looking car, proving once again that great design knows
no age. This car has been owned by one family it's entire life and
was built with the idea of it lasting for ever if cared for like it
has been.
The interior is substantially more updated than the bodywork, with
gorgeous bucket seats tucked snugly together in the cockpit. The
red leather is done incredibly well and the door panels have been
finished using the same material. k. Twin instrument panels made of
oak add to the close-coupled feel, with the driver enjoying a full
array of white-faced gauges from Classic Instruments, all stashed
behind an Auburn wooden steering wheel atop a the steering column.
An old school AM/FM/cassette stereo has been installed in front of
the passenger and fills the small cockpit with sound (we can change
out for a retro modern one with Bluetooth at dealer cost), and
despite the pointed tail, there's reasonable storage space
accessible through a golf bag door on the passenger's side. A
complete convertible top is included.
While the original was powered by a supercharged straight-8, this
one is significantly more reliable and easy to service being a 390
cubic inch Ford V8. The chassis was lengthened to match the
Auburn's original 127-inch wheelbase, but it keeps all its familiar
hardware, including the powerful V8 and 3-speed automatic
transmission. Underneath there's an independent front suspension
with power steering and power disc brakes, while the live axle out
back hangs on trailing arms, coil springs, and air shocks. A single
exhaust system is quiet and unobtrusive, and the car is as easy to
drive as a late-model.Wire wheels close to the originals are on
with 235/75/15 whitewall radials.
One of the most iconic designs of all time, this is a fantastic way
to enjoy all the looks of the original without the worries or
hassles.
This incredible car is being offered at only $54,900.00 which is
less than almost 5% of an original and much more functional to
drive and maintain!
