Raz-Ma-Taz Auburn
1926 Auburn 8-88 Roadster
The first line of Auburns developed under the direction of E.L. Cord was the 8-88 Series. It was introduced in 1925 and it helped establish Auburn as a marque of distinction. The introduction of the hood and body molding, a reasonably priced eight-cylinder line, and multi-colored paint schemes distinguished Auburns apart from other automobiles. The average automobile manufacturer had a one-percent sales increase for the 1926 model year; Auburn enjoyed an increase of fifty-two percent.
Power is from a 299 cubic-inch Lycoming eight-cylinder engine that delivers 72 horsepower. The wheelbase measures 129 inches and the car weighs 3180 pounds. The price of the 8-88 roadster in 1926 was $1,695.
The Model 8's were given a wide-ratio three-speed gearbox and rested on either a 125- or 130-inch wheelbase, depending on the model. The 8-115 had the larger size.
Source: www.conceptcarz.com/z19226/Auburn-8-88.aspx
The insert drawing of Chicago River area is the superb work of Abi Daker, freelance illustrator. illustratedmaps.info/about-illustrated-maps/
* Note: I have taken an artistic license in creating this image. Discerning viewers will notice certain inconsistencies in this artwork. Feel free to point these out. Regardless, hope you enjoy.
Here is the car with its original spoke wheels. We try to please.........
Raz-Ma-Taz Auburn
1926 Auburn 8-88 Roadster
The first line of Auburns developed under the direction of E.L. Cord was the 8-88 Series. It was introduced in 1925 and it helped establish Auburn as a marque of distinction. The introduction of the hood and body molding, a reasonably priced eight-cylinder line, and multi-colored paint schemes distinguished Auburns apart from other automobiles. The average automobile manufacturer had a one-percent sales increase for the 1926 model year; Auburn enjoyed an increase of fifty-two percent.
Power is from a 299 cubic-inch Lycoming eight-cylinder engine that delivers 72 horsepower. The wheelbase measures 129 inches and the car weighs 3180 pounds. The price of the 8-88 roadster in 1926 was $1,695.
The Model 8's were given a wide-ratio three-speed gearbox and rested on either a 125- or 130-inch wheelbase, depending on the model. The 8-115 had the larger size.
Source: www.conceptcarz.com/z19226/Auburn-8-88.aspx
The insert drawing of Chicago River area is the superb work of Abi Daker, freelance illustrator. illustratedmaps.info/about-illustrated-maps/
* Note: I have taken an artistic license in creating this image. Discerning viewers will notice certain inconsistencies in this artwork. Feel free to point these out. Regardless, hope you enjoy.
Here is the car with its original spoke wheels. We try to please.........