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1935 Auburn Model 851 Navigation
The 851 Speedster was designed by Gordon Buehrig and is considered one of his masterpieces and one of the most striking designs of the 1930s. The art deco Speedster is powered by a supercharged Lycoming 8-cylinder engine, delivering 150 horsepower. The 851 Speedster was the first American 'standard' road car to exceed 100 mph over 12 hours of continuous driving.
In 1969, at the age of 21, Duesenberg expert Randy Ema restored this car soon after it was delivered from Ohio to its new owner Mr. Harry Rinker, a well-known southern California collector, and Randy regularly maintained the vehicle for many years. After Rinker had owned the car for 43 years, the current owner purchased it in 2011 and undertook a restoration of its original chassis, engine, and supercharger.
In 1969, at the age of 21, Duesenberg expert Randy Ema restored this car soon after it was delivered from Ohio to its new owner Mr. Harry Rinker, a well-known southern California collector, and Randy regularly maintained the vehicle for many years. After Rinker had owned the car for 43 years, the current owner purchased it in 2011 and undertook a restoration of its original chassis, engine, and supercharger.
2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $800,000-USD $1,100,000
Sale Price :
USD $747,500
2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $900,000-USD $1,200,000
Sale Price :
USD $990,000
2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $231,000
1935 Auburn Model 851 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Auburn Model 851
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
| 1935 Auburn 851 Super-Charged 'Boattail' Speedster Chassis#: 33025E Sold for USD$1,011,500 2025 Broad Arrow Auction : Amelia Island | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster Chassis#: 851 33108 E Sold for USD$781,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Custom Coupe Chassis#: 851 1407 M Sold for USD$68,200 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster Chassis#: 2216 Sold for USD$1,270,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 SC Phaeton Sold for USD$128,800 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
| 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster Chassis#: 851 32724E Sold for USD$791,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
| 1935 AUBURN 851 SC BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER Chassis#: 33151 E Sold for USD$747,500 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1935 AUBURN 851 CUSTOM CABRIOLET Chassis#: 33141M Sold for USD$71,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster Chassis#: 2988 E Sold for USD$687,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Phaeton Chassis#: 1720 Sold for USD$82,500 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction |  |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Cabriolet Sold for USD$88,000 2022 Mecum : Fountain City | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster Chassis#: 33807E Sold for USD$742,000 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Cabriolet Conversion Chassis#: 2539M Sold for USD$72,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster Chassis#: 851 33734 E Sold for USD$891,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1935 AUBURN 851 CUSTOM CABRIOLET Chassis#: 33141M Sold for USD$82,500 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1935 AUBURN 851 SUPERCHARGED BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER Chassis#: 2094 Sold for USD$456,000 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster Chassis#: 851 33175 E Sold for USD$802,500 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster Chassis#: GH3669 Sold for USD$1,072,500 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
| 1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster Chassis#: 2219 Sold for USD$770,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
| 1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster Sold for USD$440,000 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee |
Auburn Model 851s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Auburn Model 851's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 Auburn 851 SC Cabriolet | 3728F | 2025 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster | 2833 | 2025 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | $900,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 1935 Auburn Eight Custom Speedster | 1988 | 2025 RM Sothebys : The Arizona Auction | $700,000 | $750,000 | |
| 1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster | 33220e | 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | $685,000 | $700,000 | $750,000 |
| 1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster | 33220e | 2024 Mecum : Monterey | $700,000 | $850,000 | $950,000 |
| 1935 Auburn Eight Custom Speedster | 1988 | 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | $700,000 | $900,000 | |
| 1935 AUBURN 851 SC BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER | 33177E | 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island | $800,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 1935 Auburn Eight Custom Speedster | 1988 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $750,000 | $950,000 | |
| 1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster | 33220e | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $675,000 | $650,000 | $800,000 |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Salon Phaeton | GG3406 | 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $800,000 | |||
| 1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster | 33220E | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $750,000 | ||
| 1935 Auburn 851SC Boattail Speedster | 33220E | 2022 Mecum Indy | $900,000 | ||
| 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Boat-tail Speedster | 33515E | 2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $650,000 | $750,000 | |
| 1935 AUBURN 851 CABRIOLET | 6G3568 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $90,000 | ||
| 1935 Auburn CS 851 Supercharged Phaeton | 0R32585H | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Cabriolet | 2016 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl | $77,000 | |||
| 1935 Auburn 851 Cabriolet | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
| 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Phaeton Seda | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $67,500 | |||
| 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Cabriolet | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $90,000 | |||
| 1935 Auburn 851 SC Cabriolet | 33891F | 2013 Worldwide Auctions Auburn | $175,000 | $200,000 | |
| 1935 Auburn Speedster | 846552 | 2013 Silver Auction Coeur d'Alene | $36,000 | ||
| 1935 Auburn 851 Convertible Sedan | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $80,000 | |||
| 1935 AUBURN 851 | 2010 Silver Auction Puyallup | $137,500 | |||
| 1935 Auburn Boattail Speedster | 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction | $350,000 | |||
| 1935 Auburn Boattail | 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction | $390,000 | |||
| 1935 Auburn 851 | 33891M | 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Houston Classic Auction | $130,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 |
| 1935 Auburn 851 | 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | $45,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1935 Auburn 851 Phaeton | 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | $65,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1935 Auburn 851SC | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $185,000 |
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