Auburn

Rare Ford-powered 1935 Auburn Boattail Speedster Replica

“What is it?” “Is it real?” Questions the new owner of this car will invariably get whenever they stop for gas. Is it real? It wasn’t built in 1935 by Auburn, but it’s a real car that looks almost… more»

Lindberg Replica – 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster

The elegant Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster draws crowds everywhere, and draws flies into the gaping jaws of onlookers, the latter struck motionless by the its flowing nautically-inspired body. This Lindberg replica 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster in Lutz, Florida, strikes… more»

9 Elegant Classics! Tony Vincent Estate Collection

When you run across an auto auction being hosted by Gooding & Company, it’s a good sign that something really special is going on there.  G&C has not quite been in business for 20 years but they’ve already sold… more»

Last of the Line: 1936 Auburn 654

The Auburn Co. started in business in 1877 producing wagons. Their focus shifted to automobiles 25 years later which would be their mainstay through the end of the line in 1937. The Great Depression had impacted Auburn just as… more»

Innovative Beauty: 1937 Cord 812 Westchester Sedan

Cord is a terribly underrated company. Their L-29 is achingly gorgeous, and in this writer’s humble opinion, is one of the most beautiful cars to come out of the United States. Cords, as their signature, were front-wheel drive, which… more»

Unrestored Wonder: 1928 Auburn 8-115 Brougham

This 1928 Auburn 8-115 Brougham is an unrestored classic that could either be driven and enjoyed as it is, or the next owner could choose to undertake a full restoration. The result would be a truly beautiful car that… more»

Elegant Project: 1936 Cord 810

At Barnfinds, we love to feature rare vehicles, although one could argue that, in comparison to many cars we’ve covered, the Cord 810 is not particularly rare.  Production numbers might be considered low but amazingly, of the 3,000 Model… more»

18K miles in 86 years! 1932 Auburn 8-100 Coupe

“Garage kept for at least 60 years,” and “18K original miles” highlight the listing for this 1932 Auburn 8-100 Coupe here on Cleveland, Ohio craigslist. Offered at $33,900, this Depression-era coupe appears to have received at least a partial… more»

Canadian Barn Full Of Classics

Reader Gord L just tipped us off to a very interesting barn up in Bath, Ontario, Canada. The barn contains 13 classics, ranging from a 1946 Cadillac 62 Convertible to a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. Several of the cars have… more»

Holiest Of Grails: 1936 Auburn 852 Supercharged Speedster

There are certain cars that serious car enthusiasts want to find and own; the Auburn 852 Speedster is one of them. One of the most replicated cars in automotive history, finding a real Auburn 852 Speedster is like finding… more»

Pre-War Survivor? 1928 Auburn Sedan

Yes, you read that right. This isn’t an Auburn-Cord. This is an Auburn, just an Auburn. This 1928 Auburn is located here on craigslist in Albany, New York with a price tag of $3,000. How can’t you love this car?… more»

It’s A Peeling: 1927 Auburn 6-66 Sedan

 The paint is peeling on this old Auburn but perhaps there’s hope. It’s listed on eBay in Altamonte Springs, Florida. It is likely an older restoration rather than a survivor as the seller describes. The BIN of $23,500 seems high for a… more»

Needs Finishing: 1931 Auburn Boat Tail

Alright, so this isn’t a genuine factory built boat tail speedster, but it is a genuine Auburn! This car started life as a 8-89 Cabriolet, but when it was found by the seller it was in rough shape. They… more»

1932 Auburn Mark V 160: Ex-Harrah’s Car

This 1932 Auburn Mark V 160 is an amazing and significant car. It is one of only three to exist. This was the year, 1932, that Auburn introduced their V12. It is a 391 CID overhead valve engine and produced… more»

1935 Auburn 653 Cabriolet: Barn Elegance

For some reason, I’ve always been fascinated by the styling and engineering of cars built in the ’30s, especially ones built in America. They seem to have a sense of class and civility not often found in other automotive eras…. more»

American Pride: 1937 Ingalls Special

Update Dec 16, 2014 – This cool little racer is still for sale, but has taken a $25k price hit! From Jan 24, 2013 – We know, we know, it is not a barn find! We think you need… more»