£517.3k (Est: £372.6k - £558.9k)
1932 Auburn 12-160 Boattail Speedster
Gooding Christie's • US • 20 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£517,300 (Est: £372,595 - £558,893)
1932 Auburn 12-160 Boattail Speedster
US • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot 46
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1932 Auburn V-12 Boattail Speedster is a rare, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club-certified example, with known ownership history dating back to 1949. It underwent a comprehensive, decade-long restoration and earned awards at Pebble Beach and the ACD Club West Coast Meet.
Condition
8
The car underwent a decade-long restoration managed by a top mechanic, culminating in a debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance® in 2007 where it earned a class award. It also achieved ACD certification and was voted Best of Show at the ACD Club West Coast Meet. The description notes the significant effort that went into both mechanical and cosmetic restoration. This suggests the car is in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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1932
Auction
12-160
United States
£517.3k (Est: £372.6k - £558.9k)
1932 Auburn 12-160 Boattail Speedster
Gooding Christie's • US • 20 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Coachwork by Union City Body Company Without Reserve
Chassis : 12-160 1882
Engine : BB2213 Salesroom Addendum Please note that this vehicle is titled by its engine number.
Among the Most Exciting Two-Place Designs of the Classic Era Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club-Certified Example, Certificate A-478 Part of the Stan Lucas Collection for over 35 Years
One of Just 37 Examples of 12-Cylinder Boattail Speedster Built for 1932 An Ideal CCCA Full Classic to Show or Tour 391 CID Lycoming L-Head V-12
Engine Twin Stromberg Downdraft Carburetors 160 BHP at 3,200 RPM 3-Speed Manual Gearbox with Freewheeling and Columbia Dual-Ratio Rear Axle 4-Wheel Vacuum-Assisted Drum Brakes Front Beam-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Live-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Making its debut in 1931, the Alan Leamy-designed Boattail Speedster was by far the most sporting member of Auburn’s new product lineup.
Its bold, subtly tapered radiator shell, high hood line, and dimi...
Price Analysis vs Other 12-160s
£373,065
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£575,603
Median Price (Since 2020)
£802,662
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1517 20th Street, Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
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