£56,180
Boattail Speedster-Bodied 1935 Auburn 851 by Glenn Pray
Bring A Trailer • US • 24 Jun 2025
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Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£56,180
Boattail Speedster-Bodied 1935 Auburn 851 by Glenn Pray
US • 24 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Auburn 851, rebodied in the 1970s with a Glenn Pray Boattail Speedster body, features a Lycoming straight-eight engine and a three-speed manual transmission. While it boasts a refurbished interior and some mechanical updates, cosmetic wear and tear, along with a rebuilt title, may affect its market value.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. There are areas of touch-up paint on the driver door, and the soft top is torn, indicating the need for some reconditioning.
/ 10
7,200 miles
34398E
United States
Manual
1935
Auction
£56,180
Boattail Speedster-Bodied 1935 Auburn 851 by Glenn Pray
Bring A Trailer • US • 24 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
TMU 280ci Lycoming Straight-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission Columbia Two-Speed Rear Axle Cream Paint w/Red Pinstripes Red Vinyl Upholstery 16″ Red-Painted Wire Wheels "Flying Lady" Hood Mascot Rear-Hinged Doors Golf Bag Door Auburn-Branded Dash Panels External Exhaust Headers Honeycomb-Style Radiator 12-Volt Electrical System Spare & Removed Parts This 1935 Auburn 851 was rebodied in the 1970s using Boattail Speedster–style bodywork built by Glenn Pray, who went on to form the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Co. of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
The selling dealer tells us that the car was refurbished by a member of the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club around 2010, and it was acquired by the current owner in 2017.
The car wears cream paint and features a “flying lady” hood mascot as well as rear-hinged doors and a lockable golf bag door.
Inside, a red vinyl–trimmed bench is accompanied by Auburn-branded dashboard panels.
Power comes from a 280ci Lycoming straight-eight linked with a three-speed m...
Price Analysis vs Other 851s
£42,963
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£114,436
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£996,950
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