 1931 Auburn 8-98 Speedster. See more pictures of Auburn and other classic cars. |
The restyled body of 1934 was not liked by Auburn management. Body stylist Gordon Buehrig was brought in from Duesenberg to design the '35 Auburn line. Buehrig's absolutely splendid design was a budget package based on the '34 body, but all new and glamorous from the cowl forward, with an impressive new grille and longer hood.
Auburn Eights had a reputation for size, luxury, and performance far beyond their price: The most expensive Custom Eight Dual Ratio in 1932 cost only $1,005.
Auburn finally collapsed in 1936, one of the saddest deaths in auto history.
Pluses of the 1931-1936 Auburn Eight:
- Like the Twelve, a CCCA Classic
- Superb roadability and performance
- Still a good buy among CCCA-listed Classics
Minuses of the 1931-1936 Auburn Eight:
- Traditionally a wallflower compared to the 1935-1936 Speedsters and Twelves
- Closed models slow to appreciate
- High operating costs
Production of the 1931-1936 Auburn Eight:
- 1931: 36,148
- 1932: 6,000*
- 1933: 4,000*
- 1934: 3,500*
- 1935-1936: 3,000*
*Estimated from reported factory production by calendar year
Specifications of the 1931-1936 Auburn Eight:
Wheelbase, inches: 127.0, 136.0
Length, inches: NA
Weight, pounds: 3,320-4,125
Price, new: $945-1,448
Engines for the 1931-1936 Auburn Eight:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| sv I-8 | 268.6 cid | 98/100 | 1931-1933 |
| sv I-8 | 280.0 cid | 100/115 | 1934-1936 |
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