£290.9k (Est: £279.5k - £354.1k)
1929 Auburn 120 Eight “Boattail” Speedster
Broad Arrow • US • 7 Mar 2026
Market Position:
World Record
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£290,940 (Est: £279,518 - £354,056)
1929 Auburn 120 Eight “Boattail” Speedster
US • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 210
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare "Big Eight" Speedster, one of only eight believed to survive, with a fully documented restoration. Its provenance includes ownership by legendary boxer Johnny Risko, making it an ideal acquisition for collectors interested in ACD Club, AACA, and CCCA events.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a "highly detailed and factory-correct restoration" and has won multiple awards, including ACD Club First Senior and AACA Senior Grand National First Place Award, indicating it's in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use.
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1,976 miles
1929
Auction
LHD
United States
£290.9k (Est: £279.5k - £354.1k)
1929 Auburn 120 Eight “Boattail” Speedster
Broad Arrow • US • 7 Mar 2026
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Desirable “Big Eight” Speedster, featuring the 120-horsepower 298.6 cu-in eight-cylinder engine.
One of approximately 55 \"Big Eight” Speedsters built, of which just eight examples are thought to survive.
Purchased new and driven for a quarter-century by legendary boxer Johnny Risko.
Highly detailed and factory-correct restoration completed by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Company.
ACD Club First Senior awarded in 2021 and AACA Senior Grand National First Place Award achieved in 2025.
Ideal for future ACD Club, AACA, and CCCA events.
Price Analysis vs Other Eights
£19,500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£102,258
Median Price (Since 2020)
£290,940
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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