GTP Cool Wall: 1934-1937 Auburn 851 Supercharged Boattail Speedster

[Snikle]

Poll 1312: 1934-1937 Auburn 851 Supercharged Boattail Speedster nominated by @Volksauto

Body Style: 2-seater roadster
Engine: 280ci. ( 4.6L) supercharged Inline-8
Power: 150 HP
Weight: 3,746 lbs. (1,699 kg.)
Transmission: 3-speed dual ratio manual
Drive train: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information: Gordon Buehrig, who was responsible for many designs for Stutz and Duesenberg, created the new Auburn 851 Boattail Speedster. By many, it is arguably one of the most memorable and beautiful American cars. It’s performance was staggering for the time. The 851 featured a supercharged straight-8 and was equipped with a Columbia dual ratio rear axle adding a whole new dimension to its drivability/speed. The 851 Speedster was the first stock American car to exceed 100 MPH for twelve hours. With only 500 produced, it is one of America’s most collectible sports cars.

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[Snikle]

Instant SZ. Love these Prewar speedsters. And those side pipes on the front are awesome.

 

[Centroid]

Auburn's were some of the best looking cars of their era. This one is no exception. SZ.

 

[JohnBM01]

This is a handsome classic car. I know more about Auburn University than the Auburn car company. It still gets my Sub-Zero call.

 

[Darla Starch]

If I'd look like an absolute sir when I'm driving it, auto-SZ.

 

[Adamgp]

Easy SZ.

 

[Jezza819]

Absolutely SZ.

 

[HaydenFan69]

About a cool as you can absolutely get. Type of car Jay Gatsby would drive.

Honestly gives the Bugatti’s of the time period a run for their money.

 

[EngieDiesel]

You had me at "supercharged straight-8". And then it just kept getting better.

Do I even need to say Sub-Zero here? Well, I did anyway.

 

[BigShamrock]

 

[kikie]

Cool! Beautiful car.