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Errett Lobban Cord joined Auburn as general manager in 1924. Cord quickly set about restyling the cars, increasing sales, and diverted the company's path away from bankruptcy. In 1925 Cord arranged for Lycoming straight-eight engines to be installed in the existing six-cylinder chassis. In 1925, Auburns featured two-tone color schemes and a novel beltline that swept up over the bonnet. For three consecutive years, sales doubled. In 1926, Cord became president of the Auburn Automobile Company.
By the close of the 1920s, the eight-cylinder Auburns were becoming 'America's fastest' automobile. Al Leamy drove an 8-115 Speedster at 108.46mph over the measured mile at Daytona and went on to take the 24-hour record at Atlantic City Speedway.
Not only were the eight-cylinder Auburns encroaching on Stutz's speed accolade territory, but they were also exceptional value for money. The top-of-the-line 1931 Speedster sold for $1,395 which was less than half the price of the equivalent Stutz.
For 1931, the Auburns were given sweeping fenders and long hoods, a design that was used through 1933. The double-drop X-braced frame allowed the overall height to be three inches lower than previous models.
The Convertible Phaeton Sedan model was priced at $1,345 and featured exclusive options including roll-up windows and removable center pillars for a tight seal with the top raised. This example is a CCCA Grand Caravan tour car for many years. It has been restored and preserved for two decades and was in the same ownership for more than a quarter-century before, during and after its concours-correct restoration. The Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club has given this car a Category 1 Certification as an original and unmolested example of its type.
Options on this car include dual side-mounted spare wheels, an accessory trunk and rack, dual chrome horns, and driving lamps. The interior has recently been re-trimmed in new and correct black leather. The exterior is finished in black and silver and accented by chrome bumpers, chrome spoke wheels with wide whitewall tires, factory-applied custom trim, and a tan cloth convertible top.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $92,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
By the close of the 1920s, the eight-cylinder Auburns were becoming 'America's fastest' automobile. Al Leamy drove an 8-115 Speedster at 108.46mph over the measured mile at Daytona and went on to take the 24-hour record at Atlantic City Speedway.
Not only were the eight-cylinder Auburns encroaching on Stutz's speed accolade territory, but they were also exceptional value for money. The top-of-the-line 1931 Speedster sold for $1,395 which was less than half the price of the equivalent Stutz.
For 1931, the Auburns were given sweeping fenders and long hoods, a design that was used through 1933. The double-drop X-braced frame allowed the overall height to be three inches lower than previous models.
The Convertible Phaeton Sedan model was priced at $1,345 and featured exclusive options including roll-up windows and removable center pillars for a tight seal with the top raised. This example is a CCCA Grand Caravan tour car for many years. It has been restored and preserved for two decades and was in the same ownership for more than a quarter-century before, during and after its concours-correct restoration. The Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club has given this car a Category 1 Certification as an original and unmolested example of its type.
Options on this car include dual side-mounted spare wheels, an accessory trunk and rack, dual chrome horns, and driving lamps. The interior has recently been re-trimmed in new and correct black leather. The exterior is finished in black and silver and accented by chrome bumpers, chrome spoke wheels with wide whitewall tires, factory-applied custom trim, and a tan cloth convertible top.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $92,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $92,000
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 | |
1931 Auburn 8-98A Custom Cabriolet Chassis#: 8-98A 10173 F Sold for USD$86,900 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Auburn 8-98A Boattail Speedster Sold for USD$271,600 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1931 AUBURN 8-98A CABRIOLET | 898A11832F | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | $110,000 | $130,000 |
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