Not Sold (Est: £465.9k - £540.4k)
1935 Auburn 851 Custom Speedster
RM Sotheby's • US • 9 Oct 2025
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Not Sold (Est: £465,863 - £540,401)
1935 Auburn 851 Custom Speedster
US • 9 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Auburn 851 Custom Speedster, offered at an upcoming Hershey auction, is a rare, unadorned example of Gordon Buehrig's design. It retains its original engine, chassis, and body, and has been recently restored in factory-correct colors.
Condition
8
The car has had a recent restoration and retains its original components, suggesting it is in excellent condition with only minor imperfections. The description mentions a 'striking, factory-correct' paint job and red leather interior, indicating a high level of care and attention to detail.
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851 2988 E
United States
1935
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £465.9k - £540.4k)
1935 Auburn 851 Custom Speedster
RM Sotheby's • US • 9 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
A pure and unadorned version of Gordon Buehrig’s renowned design Regarded as the only example delivered in Custom trim, with a naturally aspirated engine Retains its original engine, chassis, and body Recent restoration in striking, factory-correct Duck Egg Blue over red leather A CCCA Full Classic
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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