1933 Auburn 8-105 Sedan

The Salon was the top-of-the-line Auburn in 1933. The Model came in both 8 and 12-cylinder engines. The 8-105 had new features such as hydraulic brakes, down draft carburetors, 'V' windshield, a glove box in the dash, and unique propeller-style bumpers. It was produced during Auburn's best year.

The Auburn Automobile company had been in business for many years. E.L. Cord, who wanted to own or direct a manufacturing company, got his chance in 1924 when the Auburn Automobile company offered him a top-level management position. Cord understood all aspects of design and manufacturing. The depression of the late 1920s had a major impact on Cord and some of his outside business ventures, though the Auburn Company did manage to turn a profit and continue its production. The '105' meant 105 horsepower. In 1929 Auburn produced 22,000 vehicles. 1931 was Auburn's most successful year, but by 1933 sales of all vehicles had plummeted to around 6000. Though the company ended production in 1937, the Auburns of the early 1930s are considered to be some of the finest and most powerful cars produced during the era. The 105 was a one-year model and very few were sold.