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Auburn's 12-cylinder Salon models were launched for 1933 in hopes of boosting sales of the Auburn Twelve. The Salon Twelve had many unique features, including a vee'd grille, unique headlamp lenses, fenders edged in chrome, and 'ribbon' bumpers. It was built on a specially strengthened chassis with adjustable vacuum-boosted brakes. Sales were slow, being the most expensive and luxurious of the 12-cylinder Auburns, with production lasting into 1934.
This particular example has a known ownership history since it was created. The original owner was a Mr. Carter of Pensacola, Florida. The Carters passed away in the mid-1950s. The car, having accumulated around 25,000 miles, was inherited and put into storage by their three children. It remained in a Pensacola garage until 1979 when it was sold to the second owner, Arthur Griffin. It was then given a restoration in its present scarlet livery, with a tan interior and tan cloth top. Mr. Griffin retained the car for a decade.
The car is fitted with many accessories, including dual Pilot Ray steering driving lights and an original Auburn-Crosley radio.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2016
This particular example has a known ownership history since it was created. The original owner was a Mr. Carter of Pensacola, Florida. The Carters passed away in the mid-1950s. The car, having accumulated around 25,000 miles, was inherited and put into storage by their three children. It remained in a Pensacola garage until 1979 when it was sold to the second owner, Arthur Griffin. It was then given a restoration in its present scarlet livery, with a tan interior and tan cloth top. Mr. Griffin retained the car for a decade.
The car is fitted with many accessories, including dual Pilot Ray steering driving lights and an original Auburn-Crosley radio.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2016
2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $207,200
2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $375,000-USD $450,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $325,000
1934 Auburn 1250 Twelve Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Auburn 1250 Twelve
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Cabriolet Sold for USD$440,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster Chassis#: 12165 1935 E Sold for USD$467,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Phaeton Chassis#: 1062H Sold for USD$351,500 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1934 Auburn 1250 Salon Phaeton Sedan Chassis#: 1250 1064 H Sold for USD$207,200 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster Chassis#: 1250 1122 E Sold for USD$313,500 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1934 AUBURN 12-165 SALON CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 1091F Sold for USD$360,852 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster Chassis#: 192 Sold for USD$506,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Cabriolet Chassis#: 1201 F Sold for USD$401,500 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Cabriolet Chassis#: BB2063 Sold for USD$319,000 2014 WorldWide Auctions - The Houston Classic Motorcar Auction | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster Chassis#: 1122E Sold for USD$286,000 2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
1934 Auburn 12 Salon Cabriolet Chassis#: 1091F Sold for USD$473,000 2012 Worldwide - The Auburn Auction | |
1934 AUBURN TWELVE SALON PHAETON Sold for USD$292,600 2011 Auctions America - Auburn Fall Auction | |
1934 AUBURN 1250 SALON CABRIOLET Sold for USD$253,000 2009 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach 2009 | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Phaeton Sedan Sold for USD$319,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | |
1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Phaeton Sold for USD$176,000 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island |
Auburn 1250 Twelves That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Auburn 1250 Twelve's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Phaeton | 1250 1064 H | 2016 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $325,000 | $375,000 | $450,000 |
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