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1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster
United States • 14 Aug 2026 • Lot F100
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AI Listing Summary
This 1932 Auburn 8-120 features its original supercharged 280 CI Lycoming inline 8-cylinder engine and a 3-speed synchromesh transmission with a 2-speed rear end. The car has a documented ownership history dating back to 1978, including time with prominent collectors and evidence suggesting it may have been a show car due to its red chassis.

Condition
7
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
33220E
Odometer:
61 miles
Reg Number:
MN-49-25
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis no.
33220E, Engine no.
GH5863During the restoration, it was determined this car's chassis was originally painted red, suggesting it may have served duty as a show carIt is a well-known fact that Auburn painted the chassis of its show cars in RedKnown ownership history back to 1978Masterpiece of automotive design by Gordon BuehrigOwned by Eugene Cowles of Lewisville, Texas from 1978 to 1996Acquired in 1996 by Joao Magalhaes, who imported the car into London and then took it to his home in Marbella, SpainMagalhaes sold the car to a Portuguese collector in 2001, who kept the car for the next 20 yearsBook of restoration photographs includedSupercharged 280 CI Lycoming inline 8-cylinder engineSchweitzer-Cummins centrifugal supercharger3-speed synchromesh transmission
2-speed rear endLockheed hydraulic drum brakesDriver spotlightGolf club doorChrome wire wheels and wide Whitewall tires
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£61,215
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£103,337
Median Price (Since 2020)
£641,373
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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