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1931 Auburn Model 8-98A Navigation
In 1931, the Auburn Automobile Company produced 36,148 cars. The 1931 8-98 model is powered by a Lycoming 268.6 cubic-inch straight eight engine, delivering 98 horsepower (thus the 8-98 model) to its 127-inch wheelbase. The convertible Phaeton Sedan offers innovative options, such as roll-up windows and a removable center pillar, to give a full view of the passing landscape.
This 8-98 option package included dual side-mounted spare wheels, an accessory trunk, dual chrome horns, and dual driving lights for the original sale price of $1,195.
This 8-98 option package included dual side-mounted spare wheels, an accessory trunk, dual chrome horns, and dual driving lights for the original sale price of $1,195.
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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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