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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
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 | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Auburn 8-98A Custom Cabriolet Chassis#: 8-98A 10173 F Sold for USD$86,900 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1931 Auburn 8-98A Boattail Speedster Sold for USD$271,600 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | ![]() |
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1931 Auburn 8-98A Boattail Speedster | GU58540 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |||
1931 Auburn 8-98A Speedster | 371056 | 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $250,000 | $350,000 | |
1931 AUBURN 8-98A CABRIOLET | 898A11832F | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | $110,000 | $130,000 |
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