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1931 Auburn Model 8-98A Speedster

  • Chassis Number: 8-98A 16951 E
  • Engine Number: GU 49732
1931 Auburn Model 8-98A Navigation
This Auburn was give its speedster body in the late 1970s by Carl Amsley. It was further restored in the early 1980s in ts present black and silvery livery, accented by red pinstriping, a black convertible top, and a tan leather interior. It was an Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) National First Prize winner in 1984.

In the spring of 2013, the car was acquired by James F. Scott Collection.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018

2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000 
Sale Price :
USD $190,400

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
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1931 Auburn 8-98A Custom Cabriolet
Chassis#: 8-98A 10173 F
Sold for USD$86,900
  2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
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1931 Auburn 8-98A Boattail Speedster
Sold for USD$271,600
  2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
1931 Auburn Model 8-98A image  
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
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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
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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
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1931 Auburn 8-98A Boattail SpeedsterGU585402024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction   
1931 Auburn 8-98A Speedster3710562024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $250,000$350,000
1931 AUBURN 8-98A CABRIOLET898A11832F2011 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction $110,000$130,000

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