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The Auburn marque was started in Auburn, Indiana, by Charles Eckhart around 1900. E.L. Cord became general manager of Auburn in 1923. In 1926 Cord purchased the Duesenberg Corporation and used it to produce high-priced luxury and performance automobiles. under one umbrella in 1929, E.L. Cord controlled Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg. Auburn's of the late 1920s were typically cars that were purchased by the wealthy. Sadly, in 1929 the Great Depression hit. It is believed that only 150 Auburn 8-90's were sold.
This car is powered by a 246 cubic-inch Lycoming inline eight with a three-speed manual transmission. Sitting on a 125-inch wheelbase, the 93-horsepower car ran strong, looked elegant, and had features that appealed to the upper class of the country. By the way, the starting price for the Auburn 8-90 in 1929 was just under $2,000.
This car is powered by a 246 cubic-inch Lycoming inline eight with a three-speed manual transmission. Sitting on a 125-inch wheelbase, the 93-horsepower car ran strong, looked elegant, and had features that appealed to the upper class of the country. By the way, the starting price for the Auburn 8-90 in 1929 was just under $2,000.
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1929 Auburn 8-90 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Auburn 8-90
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Auburn 8-90 Eight Speedster Chassis#: 2972337 Sold for USD$379,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Eight Speedster Chassis#: 2972337 Sold for USD$588,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Cabriolet Sold for USD$79,200 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Speedster Sold for USD$187,000 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Cabriolet Sold for USD$71,500 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Speedster Sold for USD$37,400 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Cabriolet Sold for USD$83,700 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Cabriolet Sold for USD$65,000 2011 Leake Car Auctions - Oklahoma City, Ok | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Speedster Chassis#: 2972337 Sold for USD$275,000 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe Coupe Sold for USD$99,000 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Cabriolet Sold for USD$82,500 2008 Leake Auctions - Dallas - 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction - Market Hall | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Cabriolet Sold for USD$89,100 2008 RM Auctions - Classic Car Auction of Michigan | |
1929 Auburn 8-98 Boatail Speedster Sold for USD$177,100 2003 Carail Museum | |
1929 AUBURN 8-90 SPEEDSTER Sold for USD$31,000 2002 Kruse Auction - Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) |
Auburn 8-90s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Auburn 8-90's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1929 Auburn 8-90 Convertible Sedan | 2976772 | 2011 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Automobilia & Number Plates | $42,000 | $62,000 | |
1929 Auburn 8-90 Cabriolet | 2009 Leake Auctions Dallas 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $66,000 |
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