Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale January 19th - 22nd, 2017 at Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Please contact us for more information.
This 1936 Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster recreation is a one-of-a-kind car regarded as the most accurate Auburn Speedster recreation in existence. It benefits from a 5-year, no-expense-spared restoration and modification. Highly accurate to the original item, it includes an original Auburn Speedster steel hood with fully functional external exhaust pipes and original Auburn components, gauges, and accessories, many of which are rare and no longer available. Electricals were upgraded from 6 to 12 volts. Low mileage is supported by research showing only 425 miles of use from 1986 to 2003, with history and provenance established and provided. The fiberglass body and numerous original Auburn parts and components make this Speedster virtually indistinguishable from an original car. The only way to have a more accurate Speedster is to own a real one.
Originally factory manufactured by the Glenn Pray Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg company utilizing a custom modified 1967 Ford Galaxie Convertible chassis with 428 cu. in., 350-hp Ford V-8, C4 automatic transmission, drivetrain, power steering and brakes to deliver a fast, pleasurable driving experience with easy, practical maintenance. This rare, stunning, highly accurate recreation looks and functions much as the original. While there are many Auburn Boattail Speedster replicas out there, most are easy to spot due to various inaccuracies in body dimension, wheelbase, exhaust pipes, and use of modern accessories, components, and trim.
This Speedster is loaded with virtually every original Auburn accessory and component available, many that even original Auburns don't. Most of these were rare when applied and are no longer available, making this Speedster virtually impossible to duplicate. The combination of accuracy to the original and the low mileage since the no-expense-spared restoration and modification make this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Auburn Boattail Speedster. Driving this Speedster delivers an exceptional feel. You grasp the large-diameter original Auburn steering wheel, reach down to the original Auburn steering lock-ignition switch. Insert the key and turn it to unlock the steering, and then flip down the chrome lever to activate the electricals. Depress the original Auburn clutch pedal and the engine roars to life just as it did with the original Startex system in 1936. Open the exhaust valve and the rumble of the 428 V-8 deepens through the functional external super-charger exhaust pipes. Give the horn button a tap and the twin trumpets blare, or reach under the dash and flip the original Auburn chrome switch to set off the 1930's Federal police siren. Driving at night is a pleasure in the bright glow of the upgraded 12-volt main lights and Trippe driving lights. Original Auburn Speedsters are rare, continue to appreciate in value, and currently bring bids of hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. For a fraction of the cost, you can have a Speedster that is real in appearance and functions as original, with the enjoyment and ease of driving a modern vehicle. History and provenance are detailed in a separate document currently on file.
