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£117,495

Speedster-Style 1931 Auburn 8-98

United States • 17 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #233352

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1931 Auburn 8-98 Speedster, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, features a rebuilt 268ci Lycoming straight-eight engine and a three-speed manual transmission. It has undergone refurbishment including a repaint, rechromed parts and interior work, but has some cosmetic wear and a non-functional chassis lubrication system.

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Condition 

7

The car has been refurbished with a repaint, rechromed parts, and rebuilt engine. However, there are some noted imperfections such as discoloration on the seatback, and the Bijur chassis lubrication system is not working. The description indicates that the car is in overall solid condition with slight wear.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

GU54004B

Odometer:

66,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 268.6ci Lycoming Inline-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission Two-Tone Green Paint Green Leather Upholstery Khaki Soft Top & Side Curtains Electric Fuel Pump Zenith Carburetor 17" Chrome Wire Wheels Dual Side-Mount Spares Pilot Ray Driving Lamps Cat’s-Eye Headlights & Cowl Lamps Rear-Hinged Doors Golf Bag Dor
This 1931 Auburn 8-98 was fitted with steel boattail speedster coachwork before it was purchased by the current owner from the selling dealer in 2005.

Chassis GU54004B subsequently underwent additional refurbishment work that included a repaint of the car in green with dark accents as well as a rebuild of the 268ci Lycoming straight-eight.

Equipment includes a three-speed manual transmission, a Zenith carburetor, an electric fuel pump, 17″ chrome wire wheels, dual side-mount spares, Pilot Ray driving lamps, cat’s-eye headlights and cowl lamps, rear-hinged doors, a golf bag door, and a khaki convertible top.

This 8-98 is now offered on dealer consignment in Saint Louis, Miss...

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£26,476

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£68,774

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£123,556

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