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This 1935 Auburn Model 653 Salon Dual Ratio Brougham was offered for sale at the 2007 Worldwide Group Auction held at Hilton Head Island, SC, where it was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000. It has been treated to a restoration, finished in cream with tan accents, given a dual ratio rear end, and is one of the rarest examples of the Model 653 in existence. It has a vinyl roof, is a rust-free example, and is eligible for entry in the highly respected Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club.
At the auction, the estimated value proved to be accurate as this car was sold for $30,800.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007
At the auction, the estimated value proved to be accurate as this car was sold for $30,800.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007
2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000
Sale Price :
USD $30,800
1935 Auburn Model 653 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Auburn Model 653
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Auburn 653 Phaeton Chassis#: 3132H Sold for USD$35,200 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() |
1935 Auburn 653 cabriolet avec spider Chassis#: 3471F Sold for USD$76,310 2020 Artcurial : André Trigano Collection | |
1935 Auburn 653 Phaeton Convertible (RHD) Sold for USD$92,000 2018 Shannons - Melbourne Summer Classic | |
1935 AUBURN 653 PHAETON Chassis#: 3493H Sold for USD$55,000 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1935 Auburn 653 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 1937H Sold for USD$72,500 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA | |
1935 AUBURN 653 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: WF5868 Sold for USD$77,000 2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1935 Auburn 653 Chassis#: 2189H Sold for USD$40,000 2011 Silver - Portland | |
1935 AUBURN 653 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: WF5868 Sold for USD$110,000 2011 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2011 | |
1935 Auburn Model 653 Brougham Sold for USD$28,600 2010 Worldwide Auctioneers - The Houston Classic Weekend | |
1935 Auburn Model 653 Sold for USD$30,800 2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1935 AUBURN 653 CABRIOLET Sold for USD$33,900 2002 Kruse Auction - Auburn, In |
Auburn Model 653s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Auburn Model 653's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1935 Auburn Model 653 Phaeton | wf3922 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $50,000 | ||
1935 Auburn 653 Phaeton Convertible (RHD) | 2017 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic | $90,000 | $110,000 | ||
1935 AUBURN 653 4 DR CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $100,000 | |||
1935 Auburn 653 | 2011 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $37,500 | |||
1935 Auburn 653 | 2011 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $39,000 | |||
1935 Auburn 653 Cabriolet Convertible Sedan | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $40,000 | |||
1935 Auburn 653 | 2011 Silver Auction Spokane | $30,000 | |||
1935 Auburn 653 | 2011 Silver Auction Coeur d'Alene | $30,000 | |||
1935 AUBURN 653 | 2010 Silver Auction Puyallup | $57,000 | |||
1935 AUBURN 653 | 2189H | 2010 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $54,000 | ||
1935 Auburn 653 Convertible Sedan | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $47,500 | |||
1935 AUBURN 653 DUAL RATIO CABRIOLET 2DR | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $55,000 | |||
1935 AUBURN 653 UNKNOWN | 2001 Kruse Auction Branson, MO | $17,500 |
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