- ACD Club Certified A-288, verifying original engine, body and chassis
- Owned by a succession of prominent collectors; including Leo Gephart, Al Ferrara, and long-term owner Michael Gaylor
- A familiar face at the annual ACD Club Reunion in Auburn, Indiana
- One of the most desirable American made automobiles ever crafted
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1932 Auburn 8-100A Boattail Speedster
The 1931 Auburn 8-100A Boattail Speedster is an exquisite embodiment of the Roaring Twenties' bold spirit and the early Thirties' refined elegance. A masterpiece of automotive design, this Auburn stands as a testament to America's golden age of motoring - a time when style and performance were as much a priority as engineering excellence.
Crafted under the visionary leadership of Errett Lobban Cord, Auburn automobiles were designed to rival the finest marques of their era. The 8-100A Boattail Speedster, with its sweeping fenders, dramatic tapering tail, and exquisitely sculpted lines, was an instant icon. Not merely just an artistic triumph but also a formidable performer on the open road, power was delivered by a 268.6-cubic-inch straight-eight Lycoming engine, producing a robust 100 horsepower. As an "A" series, its equipped with a dual-range overdrive rear axle. Among the early innovations in the 1932 Auburn Speedster were the automatic Startix starter, automatic chassis lubrication, adjustable shocks, early six-speed gears and four-wheel steeldraulic drum brakes. Today, the 1932 Auburn 8-100A Boattail Speedster remains one of the most coveted pre-war American classics, revered for its artistry, engineering, and the effortless glamour it exudes. It is a rolling sculpture, an enduring symbol of an era when automobiles were as much about elegance as they were about innovation.
Well-known among the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club-faithful, this 1932 Auburn 8-100A Boattail Speedster has been owned by a succession of prominent collectors and club members. Certified by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club, A-288, verifying original engine, body and chassis. Previous owners of this coveted Speedster include Leo Gephart, Tiny Gould, Al Ferrara, and Michael Gaylor of Dade City, Florida, who owned it for over 20 years. Today, it is offered from a noted collector that has owned an array of impressive Boattail Speedsters and Duesenberg Model Js. As noted on the ACD Club Certification, this example retains an original speedster body that is cloaked in a mellowed ivory paint over a red leather interior. While paint cracks are evident throughout the exterior, all of the body panels are solid with good fitment. Features are plentiful and entail chrome wire wheels wrapped in newer Martin wide whitewall tires, dual side-mounted spares integrated into the front fenders, dual cowl lights, Pilot-Ray driving lights, a passenger side golf club bag door, and a streamlined rakish windshield.
Taken on various tours and shown at an array of noted events under Michael Gaylor's long-term ownership, this Speedster was also a familiar and friendly face at the annual ACD Club Reunion in Auburn, Indiana, and other ACD Club events held around the country.The Lycoming straight-eight engine and three-speed manual transmission are mechanically sorted and will offer its next fortunate owner to continue touring it and attending ACD Club events. There are very few authentic Auburn Speedsters in existence and fewer still available for purchase. Pinned with known history, its ACD Club Certification paperwork, and owned by multiple noted collectors, this rare 1932 Auburn 8-100A Boattail Speedster has rightfully earned the title as one of the most luxurious and desirable pre-war automobiles ever crafted on American shores.
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