Supercharged Dual Ratio Speedster
Designer: Gordon Buehrig
Chassis #: 2914E
The Auburgn 851/852 vehicles were stunning. With Ab Jenkins behind the wheel, a 851 Speedster traveled at 100 mpg average speed for 12 hours making him the first American to this endurance record. In commemoration of this accomplishment, each vehicle was given a dash plaque bearing Ab Jenkins' signature stating that the vehicle was capable of achieving the 100 mph barrier.Though these vehicles were the complete package, encompassing a daring style, durable engine, and superior performance, they failed to amass a profit. It is estimated that at the $2245 sticker price, the company lost $300. This 1936 Auburn 852SC Boattail Speedster with chassis number 2914E was estimated to fetch between $350,000 - $450,000 at the 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook. After some interest from buyers, the bid achieved $240,000. This was not enough to satisfy the reserve and the vehicle was not sold.
It is equipped with a 280 cubic-inch side valve eight-cylinder engine with Schwitzer-Cummins supercharger that produces 150 horsepower. It sits on a 127 inch wheelbase and is suspended in place by leaf spring and solid axle front suspension. In the rear are leaf springs and a live rear axle. Brakes are four-wheel hydraulic drums.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
1936 Auburn 852
Auburn
2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $310,000
1936 Auburn 852 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Auburn 852
(Data based on Model Year 1936 sales)
| 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster Chassis#: SMS109089 Sold for USD$126,500 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 SC Boattail Speedster Chassis#: GH5425 Sold for USD$880,000 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 SC Phaeton Convertible Sold for USD$88,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 SC Boattail Speedster Chassis#: 35364E Sold for USD$1,017,500 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 Cabriolet Sold for USD$121,000 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1936 Auburn Eight Custom Cabriolet Chassis#: 852 5992 F Sold for USD$93,500 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1936 Auburn Eight Custom Phaeton Sedan Chassis#: 852 4688 H Sold for USD$99,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1936 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster Chassis#: 852 35209 E Sold for USD$1,017,500 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1936 Auburn Speedster Sold for USD$45,000 2017 GAA : July | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 Supercharged Phaeton Sedan Sold for USD$90,750 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 Speedster Replica Sold for USD$70,400 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 Phaeton Sedan Chassis#: 4652H Sold for USD$67,100 2015 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
| 1936 AUBURN BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER CUSTOM RE-CREATION Chassis#: AZ290583 Sold for USD$121,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 SC Boattail Speedster Chassis#: 33914E Sold for USD$770,000 2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona |   |
| 1936 AUBURN BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER CUSTOM RE-CREATION Chassis#: AZ290583 Sold for USD$93,500 2014 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas | |
| 1936 AUBURN BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 535263E Sold for USD$67,100 2014 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 Supercharged Phaeton Sedan Sold for USD$95,700 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 Speedster Replica Sold for USD$85,800 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 SC Boattail Speedster Chassis#: 35863E Sold for USD$1,210,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
| 1936 Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster Chassis#: 35209 E Sold for USD$550,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
Auburn 852s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1936 Auburn 852's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Auburn 852 Phaeton Sedan | 2022 Mecum Indy | $120,000 | |||
| 1936 Auburn 852 Cabriolet | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $120,000 | |||
| 1936 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Fall | ||||
| 1936 Auburn 852 Phaeton | 5817 H | 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | $110,000 | $140,000 | |
| 1936 Auburn 852 Convertible Sedan | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | |||
| 1936 Auburn 852 SC Boattail Speedster | 35364E | 2015 Mecum : Monterey | $700,000 | $800,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 1936 Auburn 852SC Phaeton Sedan | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $90,000 | |||
| 1936 AUBURN BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER REPLICA | 2014 Mecum Houston | $29,000 | |||
| 1936 Auburn 852 Supercharged Phaeton | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $130,000 | |||
| 1936 Auburn Speedster Replica | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | ||||
| 1936 Auburn Roadster | 4SM7380 | 2013 Russo & Steele Newport Beach | $185,000 | ||
| 1936 AUBURN SPEEDSTER | 2013 GPK Auction Atlantic City | ||||
| 1936 Auburn 852SC Boattail Speedster | 85235209E | 2012 RM Auctions London | $290,000 | $340,000 | $390,000 |
| 1936 Auburn 852 SC Boattail Speedster 2007 AACA Senior National 1st Prize | 35364E | 2012 Mecum Monterey, CA | $625,000 | ||
| 1936 AUBURN BOATAIL REPLICA | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2009 | $22,000 | |||
| 1936 AUBURN BOATTAIL SPEEDSTER | 2007 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $70,000 | |||
| 1936 AUBURN BOAT TAIL SPEEDSTER | AZ276020 | 2007 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $65,000 | ||
| 1936 AUBURN BOAT TAIL SPEEDSTER | AZ276020 | 2007 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $65,000 | ||
| 1936 AUBURN BOAT TAIL SPEEDSTER | AZ276020 | 2007 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $65,000 | ||
| 1936 AUBURN BOATAIL SPCON | AZ264443 | 2004 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 2004 | $32,000 | ||
| 1936 AUBURN (REPLICA) BOATAIL SPEEDSTER | 2003 Kruse Auction Denver, CO | $27,000 | |||
| 1936 AUBURN 852 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 2001 Kruse Auction Santa Clara, CA | $65,000 | |||
| 1936 AUBURN 852 SPEEDSTER | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $140,000 |
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