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Industrialist E.L. Cord took over the Auburn Automobile Company in the mid-1920s and invigorated its product with lively performance, creative use of color, and trend-setting styling. The design of the 8-125 remained virtually unchanged from its inception in 1925 as the 8-88. It was considered especially chic, sporting a design way beyond its time. The basic body was offered as a Phaeton, Sedan and Sports sedan as well as this Cabriolet. Powered by a spirited 125 horsepower Lycoming straight-8 engine and priced hundreds of dollars below similar offerings, the Auburn was a huge success. It was one of the few marques to report sales gains following the 1929 stock Market crash.
This Series 125 Cabriolet was part of Harrah's Automobile Collection in Reno, Nevada, from the 1960s until the collection's mid-1980s liquidation. The current owners acquired the car from Harrah's in 1986. It has participated in four Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Hoosier tours. On one of the tours, it received a damaged bumper, which led to a complete frame-off, two-and-a-half year restoration.
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By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2010
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| Sold for $65,000 at 2005 RM Auctions. Sold for $90,750 at 2011 RM Auctions. | |||
The Model 8-98 was an affordable vehicle that offered standard features that were often reserved to cars several times its price. The Auburn Model 8-125 was a worthy successor.
This Cabriolet is finished in red and black, with a black soft top, rumble seat and golf bag door. It has a black leather interior, six wide whitewall tires, wire wheels, dual side-mount spares and a wood-trimmed luggage rack. In the mid-1990s, the car was treated to restoration. In the mid-2000s, the engine was rebuilt.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the St. John auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000. As bidding came to a close, the car was sold for the sum of $90,750, including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2011
| Unique American Classics join Bonhams' inaugural automobile auction next week in Boca Raton, Florida | |
 | In just a few days Bonhams' anticipated automobile auction will take place at Florida's elegant Boca Raton Resort & Club. Held in conjunction with the Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance, the auction will host an impressive line-up of collectors' automobiles from around the world. In addition to the many headlining European cars, Bonhams has consigned many American cars of noteworthy status. The immaculately restored 1930 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton (pictured) is a car that can only be d...[Read more...] |
| 2013 Palos Verdes Concours Celebrates 'The Age of Elegance' | |
 | Rolls Royce, Bentley, Duesenberg and coachwork of Ray Dietrich to be featured Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - February 14, 2013 - The 21st Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance at the Trump National Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes on September 15 will celebrate the 'Age of Elegance' by showcasing some of the world's most luxurious classic automobiles, according to Chairman Peter Kunoth. The featured classes include Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Duesenberg and the coachwork of Raymond Dietrich. The Conc...[Read more...] |
 1930
Auburn
models |
| Auburn 8-95 |
| Auburn Indy Speedster |
| Auburn Model 6-85 |
| Similar Automakers | |
| Daimler | Delage |
| Delahaye | Duesenberg |
| Hispano Suiza | Hudson |
| Isotta | Packard |
| Peerless | Pierce Arrow |
| Talbot-Lago | Voisin |
| Similarly Priced Vehicles from 1930 |
| Buick Series 60 ($1,585-$2,070) |
| Chrysler Series 77 ($1,625-$1,825) |
| Nash Series 490 ($1,625-$2,260) |
Average Auction Sale: $62,330 |
| Auburn: 1920-1930 |
| Similar Automakers |
| Other models by Auburn |
| 12 | 6-39 | 6-51 | 654 | 850 Series | Beauty-SIX | Model 8 | Model G |
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