Though the Auburn Automobile Company was established in 1903 and matured into a well-respected builder of reliable cars, it was not until E.L.

Cord assumed the company’s presidency in 1924 that its prestige grew.

In fact, as the auto market collapsed during the Great Depression, Auburn’s sales continued to increase.

By 1931, Auburn was the 13th largest American automaker.

The success was short lived, as sales fell drastically in 1932 and 1933.

Despite Herculean effort, great styling, good performance, and bargain pricing, the combined effects of the Great Depression, management turmoil, and E.L.

Cord’s complex business affairs led to Auburn’s demise in 1937, just two years after the car offered here left the factory.

Many cabriolets seen today are simply altered Auburn coupés, but the example offered here is known to be a genuine and authentic cabriolet.

Attesting to this is its long-term ownership by well-known and knowledgeable Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club members, amongst the...