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Charles Eckhart established the Eckhart Carriage Company in Auburn, Indiana in 1874. His sons Frank and Morris built their first tiller-steered runabout in 1900 and formed the Auburn Automobile Company to build it. By 1905, twin-cylinder models were being produced followed by a four-cylinder version in 1909. By 1912, a six-cylinder version had been added to the list of models. In 1919, after enjoying modest success with the business, the company was sold to a group of Chicago investors that included chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr.
Under the new regime, the Auburn Six was introduced in 1919. Sales were slow mostly due to the post-World War I recession. Management turned to E.L. Cord to aid in selling the large inventories of unsold cars. Several creative ideas were executed and E.L. Cord was able to move large quantities of inventory. The Auburn Company would cultivate a strong performance image with land speed records and high-performance automobiles.
The Auburn 8-63 and 8-88 were introduced in 1925 with prices starting at $1,895. A boattail speedster version was added in 1928 and was an immediate success with sales doubling to over 23,000 units for 1929.
This 1931 Auburn 8-98 Boattail Speedster wears an older restoration finished in two-tone blue lacquer finish. There are dark blue painted wire wheels riding on wide whitewall tires. There are dual sidemounts with cloth covers and chrome side view mirrors. The front features Pilot Ray lights, dual chrome-plated horns, dual cowl-mounted accessory lights, a clock mounted within the rearview mirror, a Bijur chassis lubricating system, and free-wheeling capability.
In 2008 this 1931 Auburn 8-98 Boattail Speedster was brought to RM Auctions 'Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook' where it was estimated to sell for $130,000-$160,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for $176,000 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
Under the new regime, the Auburn Six was introduced in 1919. Sales were slow mostly due to the post-World War I recession. Management turned to E.L. Cord to aid in selling the large inventories of unsold cars. Several creative ideas were executed and E.L. Cord was able to move large quantities of inventory. The Auburn Company would cultivate a strong performance image with land speed records and high-performance automobiles.
The Auburn 8-63 and 8-88 were introduced in 1925 with prices starting at $1,895. A boattail speedster version was added in 1928 and was an immediate success with sales doubling to over 23,000 units for 1929.
This 1931 Auburn 8-98 Boattail Speedster wears an older restoration finished in two-tone blue lacquer finish. There are dark blue painted wire wheels riding on wide whitewall tires. There are dual sidemounts with cloth covers and chrome side view mirrors. The front features Pilot Ray lights, dual chrome-plated horns, dual cowl-mounted accessory lights, a clock mounted within the rearview mirror, a Bijur chassis lubricating system, and free-wheeling capability.
In 2008 this 1931 Auburn 8-98 Boattail Speedster was brought to RM Auctions 'Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook' where it was estimated to sell for $130,000-$160,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for $176,000 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $130,000-USD $160,000
Sale Price :
USD $176,000
1931 Auburn Model 8-98 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Auburn Model 8-98
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Auburn Model 8-98 Cabriolet Chassis#: GU100CB Sold for USD$38,080 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1931 Auburn Phaeton Sold for USD$70,400 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1931 Auburn 8-98 Sedan Chassis#: 898A26250A Sold for USD$37,400 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1931 AUBURN 8-98 SEDAN Sold for USD$32,025 2017 McCormick's - # 62 | |
1931 Auburn 8-98 Phaeton Sedan Sold for USD$89,100 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1931 Auburn 8-98 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$78,000 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1931 Auburn Model 8-98 Speedster Sold for USD$123,750 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1931 Auburn Speedster Sold for USD$137,500 2013 Motostalgia Auction - Austin Grandprix 2013 | |
1931 Auburn 8-98 Boattail Speedster Sold for USD$159,500 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1931 AUBURN 8 98 BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER Chassis#: GU63191 Sold for USD$121,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1931 Auburn Model 8-98 Brougham Chassis#: 8-98-24760B Sold for USD$27,600 2012 Bonhams - Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Foundation | |
1931 Auburn Bottail Speedster 898 Convertible Sold for USD$77,000 2012 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1931 Auburn 898 Boattail Speedster Straight Eight, 3-Speed Chassis#: GU63191 Sold for USD$122,500 2012 Mecum - Monterey, CA | |
1931 Auburn 8-98 Boattail Speedster Sold for USD$153,500 2012 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale | |
1931 Auburn 898 Cabriolet Sold for USD$97,500 2012 Mecum Auctions - 2012 The Salmon Brothers Collection | |
1931 AUBURN 8-98 BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER Sold for USD$171,600 2011 Auctions America - Auburn Fall Auction | |
1931 Auburn Custom 'Fooserati' Boattail Speedster Sold for USD$50,050 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | |
1931 Auburn Model 8-98 Sold for USD$176,000 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
1931 Auburn 8-98 Cabriolet Chassis#: 13118F Sold for USD$203,500 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1931 Auburn 8-98 Speedster Chassis#: GU154317 Sold for USD$313,500 2008 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona |
Auburn Model 8-98s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Auburn Model 8-98's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1931 Auburn 8-98 Aero Sports | 11068 | 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $150,000 | $160,000 | |
1931 AUBURN 8-98 BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER | GU72931 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
1931 Auburn Cabriolet | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $107,500 | |||
1931 Auburn Sedan | 898A19926A | 2014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale | |||
1931 AUBURN 898 | 2013 Atlantic City Classic Car Auction | ||||
1931 AUBURN 898 | 2013 GPK Auction Atlantic City | ||||
1931 Auburn Boattail Speedster | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $140,000 | |||
1931 Auburn Model 8-98 Speedster | 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | $135,000 | $140,000 | $180,000 | |
1931 Auburn 8-98 Boat-Tail Speedster | GU64894 | 2003 Bonhams Lord's Cricket Ground 'Summer Vintage' | $60,000 | $70,000 |
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