1935 Auburn Type 851 SC PHAETON No reserve Serial... Lot 37

1935 Auburn Type 851 SC PHAETON No reserve Serial no.: 33195F Engine N° GH 4437 Rare on our roads French registration By introducing the supercharged version of the Auburn 851 at the New York Auto Show in January 1935, the American manufacturer guaranteed its customers that the vehicle was capable of exceeding the symbolic speed of 100 mph. This 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged cabriolet benefited from a top-quality restoration in 1979, enabling it to win numerous elegance awards, such as 1st prize in the Montlhéry Golden Age Cup competition. It has also made a name for itself in film productions. The Auburn 851 SC is equipped with an in-line 8-cylinder Lycoming 280ci cylinder head, a "Schwitzer-Cummins" centrifugal supercharger and Stomberg carburetors. Its performance is close to that of contemporary Cadillacs and Packards. The gearbox is a 2x3 speed with short and long ratios, making the 851 SC the first American automobile to feature a 6-speed gearbox. A rare model, only 500 were produced between 1934 and 1936. Entering the Cocheteux collection in 1985, this car has retained the benefits of a top-quality restoration. Although it has been out of service for 2 years, it is in good condition, and will require a general overhaul before it can be driven on the beautiful roads of France. 1935 Auburn Type 851 SC PHAETON No reserve Serial no.: 33195F Engine N° GH 4437 Rare on our roads French registration By introducing the supercharged version of the Auburn 851 at the New York Motor Show in January 1935, the American manufacturer guaranteed its customers that the vehicle was capable of exceeding the symbolic speed of 100 mph. This 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged cabriolet benefited from a top-quality restoration in 1979, enabling it to win numerous elegance awards, such as 1st prize in the Montlhéry Golden Age Cup competition. It has also made a name for itself in film productions. The Auburn 851 SC is equipped with an in-line 8-cylinder Lycoming 280ci cylinder head, a "Schwitzer-Cummins" centrifugal supercharger and Stomberg carburetors. Its performance is close to that of contemporary Cadillacs and Packards. The gearbox is a 2x3 speed with short and long ratios, making the 851 SC the first American automobile to feature a 6-speed gearbox. A rare model, only 500 were produced between 1934 and 1936. Entering the Cocheteux collection in 1985, this car has retained the benefits of a top-quality restoration. Although it has been out of service for 2 years, it is in good condition, and will require a general overhaul before it can be driven on the beautiful roads of France.