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1935 Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster
Mecum • US • 26 Sept 2026
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1935 Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster
US • 26 Sept 2026 • Lot S117
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a unique Auburn 851 Phaeton, the only known example built without a factory supercharger and restored in 2021. Its rarity, extensive restoration, and original specifications make it a significant collector's item.
Condition
8
The car has undergone an extensive body-off restoration in 2021, indicating it is in excellent condition. The description mentions original chassis and body, and a correct paint and interior finish, with no mention of dents, scratches, or curb marks.
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72,613 miles
2988E
1935
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
Not Sold
1935 Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster
Mecum • US • 26 Sept 2026
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Description
Chassis no.
2988 E, engine no.
3777The only known example built without a factory supercharger
Built in Auburn rather than the Cord production facility
Purportedly sent out early to the Boston Automobile Show before the superchargers were ready
Extensive body-off restoration completed by Wayne Davis in 2021Original chassis and body
Finished in correct 1935 Duck Egg Blue with Red leather interior
Lycoming 280 CI Straight Eight engine3-speed synchromesh transmission2-speed rear end
Amber fog lampsGolf club door
Previously part of the Richard L Burdick Collection
Price Analysis vs Other 851s
£42,963
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£114,436
Median Price (Since 2020)
£996,950
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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445 South Main Street, Walworth, Wisconsin, 53184, United States
Based in Walworth, Wisconsin, Mecum is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and muscle cars. They conduct large-scale live auction events across the United States, offering consignment and bidding services.
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