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1936 Auburn

The 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster (predominantly the Model 852 Supercharged) is one of the most iconic and visually striking American cars of the Art Deco era. Designed by Gordon Buehrig, it featured a supercharged 150-horsepower straight-eight engine and an aerodynamic "boattail" rear end, and was famously certified to exceed 100 mph.

 

Performance & SpecsEngine: 280 CID Lycoming L-Head Inline 8-CylinderHorsepower: 150 bhp at 4,400 RPM

Transmission: 3-speed manual with a Columbia two-speed rear axle (acting effectively as a 6-speed)

Top Speed: 100+ mph (each car originally came with a dash plaque signed by race car driver Ab Jenkins verifying this speed)

 

Notable Features: Sleek, teardrop fenders, and prominent, chrome-plated side exhaust pipes.

 

Value & Collectibility

Original, ACD Club-certified 1936 Auburn Speedsters are exceedingly rare (with roughly 150 ever built) and command multi-million-dollar price tags at auction. Pristine examples have sold in the range of $1,210,000 to upwards of $2,000,000 depending on their provenance and restoration quality.

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Uploaded on June 28, 2026
Taken on May 31, 2026