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1935 Auburn 851 Cab Yellow Documents.pdf

America had many automobile companies in the early 1930s, and Auburn left its mark as one of the greatest. Although long gone, it is affectionately remembered for its incredible cars and interesting history and was originally started by Charles Eckhart who moved to Auburn, Indiana in 1874. Following the move to Indiana, Charles started the Eckhart Carriage company. After many years it was time to retire and the company was left to his sons. Around the turn of the century, the two brothers built the Auburn Automobile Company, making it one of the first automobile companies. In 1919, the Eckhart brothers sold their controlling interest in the company to a group of wealthy businessmen from Chicago, including William Wrigley, Jr., the owner of Wrigley Chewing Gum. In 1924, the group approached the soon-to-be legendary Errett Lobban Cord, a highly successful automobile salesman, with an offer to run the company. Through his ingenuity and titan-like business skills, Cord was able to quickly