1932 Auburn 8-100A Phaeton Sedan

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' represents 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 6,000 units. Though the company ended production in 1937, the Auburns of the early 1930s are considered to be among the finest and most powerful cars produced during the era.

This Alan H. Leamy Jr. design has a Columbia dual ratio rear end and a Lycoming straight 8 engine that measures 269 cubic inches and generates 100 horsepower. The 'A' refers to its two-speed differential. This is controlled by a high-low level switch on the instrument panel that is actuated by a manifold vacuum and clutch. It also features a clock built into the rearview mirror that keeps the correct time.