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1931 Auburn Model 8-98A Phaeton Sedan

    Failing Auburn initially thrived under the direction of salesman E.L. Cord, and the late twenties saw a 1300% sales increase. Convertibles accounted for more than a quarter of the sales and most of their coachwork done as was this one by the Limousine Body of Kalamazoo, Michigan, thus explaining the A designation that distinguished its Custom line. Features of this Auburn include a free-wheeling transmission that temporarily disengages when the driver lifts off the accelerator, dual side mounts, turn signals and a rear trunk. It was fully restored in the sixties and underwent a cosmetic restoration in 2010.

    This 1931 Auburn is powered by a 98 horsepower, 268 cubic-inch inline eight-cylinder Lycoming engine coupled to a 3-speed synchromesh manual transmission riding on a 127-inch wheelbase and had an original selling price of $1395.

    Ownership history is known back to the early 1960s and it was featured in the spring 1967 issue of Automotive Quarterly. This car was awarded ACD certification-A507, which verifies that the engine, chassis and body are not only correct but are original to this car.

    A lot of names in automotive history have disappeared, but few command the respect of those made by the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg conglomerate. E. L. Cord headed the organization and rescued Auburn by transforming its image from a staid, conservative family car to a flashy car for people who appreciated quality.

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    1931 Auburn Model 8-98A Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Auburn Model 8-98A

    (Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
    1931 AUBURN 8-98A CABRIOLET
    Chassis#: 898A10173F
    Sold for USD$154,000
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
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    1931 Auburn 8-98A Custom Cabriolet
    Chassis#: 8-98A 10173 F
    Sold for USD$86,900
      2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
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    1931 Auburn 8-98A Boattail Speedster
    Sold for USD$271,600
      2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
    1931 Auburn Model 8-98A image  
    1931 Auburn Fooserati Custom
    Sold for USD$39,600
      2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1931 AUBURN 8-98A CABRIOLET
    Chassis#: 898A13046F
    Sold for USD$112,000
      2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
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    1931 Auburn 8-98A Sedan
    Chassis#: 8-98 35388-A
    Sold for USD$19,800
      2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey
     
    1931 Auburn Eight Custom Speedster
    Chassis#: 8-98A 16951 E
    Sold for USD$190,400
      2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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    1931 Auburn Eight Phaeton Sedan
    Chassis#: 898A 15822 H
    Sold for USD$117,000
      2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
     
    1931 Auburn 8-98A Convertible
    Sold for USD$85,000
      2016 Mecum - Indianapolis
     
    1931 Auburn 8-98A Phaeton Convertible Sedan
    Chassis#: 10761 H
    Sold for USD$92,000
      2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
    1931 Auburn Model 8-98A image  
    1931 Auburn 8-98A Cabriolet
    Sold for USD$108,000
      2012 Branson Auction - Spring 2012
     
    1931 Auburn 8-98A Cabriolet
    Sold for USD$75,000
      2011 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa - 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction
     
    1931 Auburn Boattail Speedster Custom
    Chassis#: 2885349A
    Sold for USD$137,500
      2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
     
    1931 Auburn 8-98A Boattail Speedster
    Sold for USD$72,600
      2003 JEM Museum Collection
     
    1931 Auburn 8-98A Cabriolet
    Sold for USD$60,000
      2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
     

    Auburn Model 8-98As That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1931 Auburn Model 8-98A's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1931 Auburn 8-98A Boattail SpeedsterGU585402024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction   
    1931 Auburn 8-98A Speedster3710562024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $250,000$350,000
    1931 AUBURN 8-98A CABRIOLET898A11832F2011 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction $110,000$130,000

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