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1931 Auburn 898A Phaeton
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Engine:
Straight 8
Transmission:
3 Speed Manual
Stock #
58

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Engine Size:
Straight 8
Transmission Type:
3 Speed Manual

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Body

Body Color Original:
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Stripes
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For Sale 1931 Auburn 898A Phaeton

The Auburn was a stylish domestic Automobile produced from 1900 to 1936. It grew out of the Eckhart Carriage Company, founded in Auburn, Indiana, in 1875 by Charles Eckhart (1841–1915). Eckhart's sons, Frank and Morris, began making automobiles on an experimental basis before entering the business in earnest, absorbing two other local carmakers and moving into a larger plant in 1909. The enterprise was modestly successful until materials shortages during WWI forced the plant to close.

In 1919, the Eckhart brothers sold out to a group of Chicago investors. The new owners revived the business but failed to realize the profits that they hoped for. In 1924, they approached Errett Lobban Cord (1894–1974), a highly successful automobile salesman, with an offer to run the company. Cord countered with an offer to take over completely in what amounted to a leveraged buyout. The Chicago group accepted.

Cord aggressively marketed the company's unsold inventory and completed his buyout before the end of 1925. In 1926, he purchased Duesenberg Corporation, famous for its racing cars, and used it as the launching platform for a line of high-priced luxury vehicles. He also put his own name on a front-wheel-drive car, the L-29 Cord.

Employing imaginative designers such as Alan Leamy and Gordon Buehrig, Cord built cars that became famous for their advanced engineering as well as their striking appearance, e.g., the 1928 Auburn Boattail Speedster, the Model J Duesenbergs, the 1935–1937 Auburn Speedsters and the 810/812 Cords.

The company's art deco headquarters in Auburn now houses the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. It was made a National Historic Landmark in 2005. The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club holds an Annual Renuion every Labor Day at Auburn Indiana, and this has become one of the premier gatherings of collector cars and enthusiasts in the Country.

This extremely rare 8-98 A Phaeton is one of few known to survive by ACD Historians. Fully Restored to a very high standard, the car is well known in the ACD Club and is in turnkey condition. Featuring Dual Side Mounted Spares, Stainless Steel Spoked Wire Wheels, Stone Guard, Driving Lights, and proper Steel Trunk, this car has it all! The Paint, Chrome Top and Interior all are excellent show quality condition, you can immediately enter this car in any show and be proud to stand next to it. Finished in a very striking color combination, and in excellent running and driving order, this car is the perfect car for the enthusiast looking to get one of Auburn's finest designs. The car is ACD Certified.Click on any image to enlarge it.

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The Auburn was a stylish domestic Automobile produced from 1900 to 1936. It grew out of the Eckhart Carriage Company, founded in Auburn, Indiana, in 1875 by Charles Eckhart (1841–1915). Eckhart's sons, Frank and Morris, began making automobiles on an experimental basis before entering the business in earnest, absorbing two other local carmakers and moving into a larger plant in 1909. The enterprise was modestly successful until materials shortages during WWI forced the plant to close.

In 1919, the Eckhart brothers sold out to a group of Chicago investors. The new owners revived the business but failed to realize the profits that they hoped for. In 1924, they approached Errett Lobban Cord (1894–1974), a highly successful automobile salesman, with an offer to run the company. Cord countered with an offer to take over completely in what amounted to a leveraged buyout. The Chicago group accepted.

Cord aggressively marketed the company's unsold inventory and completed his buyout before the end of 1925. In 1926, he purchased Duesenberg Corporation, famous for its racing cars, and used it as the launching platform for a line of high-priced luxury vehicles. He also put his own name on a front-wheel-drive car, the L-29 Cord.

Employing imaginative designers such as Alan Leamy and Gordon Buehrig, Cord built cars that became famous for their advanced engineering as well as their striking appearance, e.g., the 1928 Auburn Boattail Speedster, the Model J Duesenbergs, the 1935–1937 Auburn Speedsters and the 810/812 Cords.

The company's art deco headquarters in Auburn now houses the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. It was made a National Historic Landmark in 2005. The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club holds an Annual Renuion every Labor Day at Auburn Indiana, and this has become one of the premier gatherings of collector cars and enthusiasts in the Country.

This extremely rare 8-98 A Phaeton is one of few known to survive by ACD Historians. Fully Restored to a very high standard, the car is well known in the ACD Club and is in turnkey condition. Featuring Dual Side Mounted Spares, Stainless Steel Spoked Wire Wheels, Stone Guard, Driving Lights, and proper Steel Trunk, this car has it all! The Paint, Chrome Top and Interior all are excellent show quality condition, you can immediately enter this car in any show and be proud to stand next to it. Finished in a very striking color combination, and in excellent running and driving order, this car is the perfect car for the enthusiast looking to get one of Auburn's finest designs. The car is ACD Certified.Click on any image to enlarge it.

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Vehicle Specs

Engine

Engine Size
Straight 8
Transmission Type
3 Speed Manual

Body

Basic

Year
1931
Make
Auburn
Model
898A Phaeton

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  • Location:Brentwood, TNVIN #:GU 74969Engine:Straight 8Transmission:3 Speed ManualWheelbase:127"Mileage:

1931 Auburn 898A Phaeton

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Transmission Type:
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