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£393,515 • £484,900 - £634,100

1935 Auburn 851 Super-Charged "Boattail" Speedster

United States • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 117

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Auburn 851 Speedster, one of only 143 ever made, has undergone a full Concours restoration. It has won multiple AACA awards, making it a highly desirable classic.

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Condition 

9

The car underwent a Concours restoration and has achieved AACA Junior and Senior Grand National First Prizes, indicating near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use detectable upon close inspection.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

33177E

Chassis No:

Odometer:

65,490 miles

[Reg Number]

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The 62nd of just 143 original 851 Speedsters built.

Concours restoration by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Company.

Beautifully presented in period-appropriate light ivory over tan leather.

AACA Junior National First Prize achieved in 2023, followed by AACA Senior Grand National First Prize in 2025.

CCCA Full Classic eligible for a host of concours and driving events.

A timeless masterpiece designed by the legendary Gordon Buehrig; one of the most stylish and compelling American performance cars when new.

Points of note

£42,963

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£227,733

Median Price (Since 2020)

£996,950

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Aug 04 2012

Latest MOT Mileage

197 kilometers

Registration Date

2011-10-04

MOT History

Passed

On Aug 05 2011 with 197 kilometers


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