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Est: £634,576 - £709,232

1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster

United States • 8 Oct 2026 • Lot 226

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AI Listing Summary

The very first Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster produced, this iconic car boasts a well-preserved restoration by RM Auto Restoration and extensive provenance. It's a significant example of a Classic Era masterpiece, recently benefiting from over $15,000 in further cosmetic and mechanical work.

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Condition 

10

Restored, very well maintained, concours condition

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

851 32050 E

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Hershey Auction event, 7 - 8 October 2026.

$850,000 - $950,000 USD The very first Auburn 851 Speedster produced, with numerous early production featuresKnown history back to the early 1950s, with several noted collectorsWell-preserved restoration by RM Auto Restoration; benefits from over $15,000 in further cosmetic and mechanical work completed by RM from 2025 to 2026Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Club Certified Category 1 (A-101)The most significant example of one of the most beautiful Classics ever built Please note that this lot is titled as a 1934.

Fast and flamboyant, the Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster is one of the great cars of the Classic Era.

It was also something of a last-ditch effort by Auburn—struggling mightily in the face of the Great Depression—to revive its flagging fortunes.

An exclusive high-performance offering with a jaw-dropping look it would, it was hoped, create buzz and drum up sales across the Auburn model lin...

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£42,963

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£114,436

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£996,950

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