Curti Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 As an Auburn tech advisor, I get a lot of inquiries. A gentleman inherited this. He was lead to believe it is a 1934 Auburn prototype. Well, we know that isn't true.I don't think it is a kit car, as I recognize some Auburn parts on it. The question of the day is: are there more in existence? How many different makes of parts do you see here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Curt,This guy did way better than the guy from last week that inherited the "Duesenberg". My guess would be one off custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) Curt,........... My guess would be one off custom.Yep, another late model "tilt" steering column and probably late model frame.Sorry Curti, to your original question, I believe it is some brand of kit car.Wayne Edited March 19, 2013 by R W Burgess (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hard to get an idea of scale, but perhaps a body shell from a Triumph TR2, a grille from a Morgan, plus a lot of fiberglass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 All I can ID are the Model A taillights and most of the stands, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Curt,This guy did way better than the guy from last week that inherited the "Duesenberg". My guess would be one off custom.Yes AJ, I agree on both counts. Is your dad back? Give him a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hard to get an idea of scale, but perhaps a body shell from a Triumph TR2, a grille from a Morgan, plus a lot of fiberglass?Yes, it does have the TR-2 look dosn't it. The wheel base is 101". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's the elusive '33 Continental Roadster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 How many Playboy Bunny's will it seat??? I could see this as something Hef's girls would love to ride in, and take photos around. :cool: Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 It does scream Hooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Whatever it is, I like it. Does look like a kit car. Wonder what it has for a power train? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 As Matt said scale is tough but I looked at this earlier and it looked a little big to be based on a TR to me. TR-3 wheelbase is 88 inches, so this one is a little more than a foot longer. Lines of cowl, doors and rear sure look TR-2/3 inspired but the rumble would never fit in a TR trunk which is barely big enough for a lunch box or two. Wheels look beefy - bet there is a substantial, V-8 chassis underneath. Lines are interesting, but not quite as porportioned as you can see sometimes if you look at some of those old pocket size Rod & Custom mags. Looks like an older homebuilt that was updated at some point. Agree with A.J. - a step up from last week. One more and we will be there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Two ways to dramatically improve this car would be to remove the add ons - hood ornament, luggage rack, maybe a couple other things and tone down the color. Then it would be, well graceful is not the word but improved for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm always astounded at what some people think they have. The Duesenberg, the Model T Opera Car, this "Auburn", etc. Even for a non car guy, you would think that the anachronisms would be obvious. The automatic transmissions, tilt wheels, modern V-8s, the liberal use of fiberglass and bondo and so on. Yey they continue to pop up and the new owners think they have a rare antique. If you try to set them straight, some insist you're wrong. Some, as in the Shay owner on eBay, become angry. I ran across a guy a few years ago that wanted to sell me his early, single cylinder Indian for a pretty good price. It was a Whizzer. He insisted it was an Indian. I wished him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 One thing for sure John, we can always count on you for a non sugar coated opinion. I am not complaining, you tell it the way you see it. What I see on the car is the original 16" 1934-1936 Auburn Kelsey Hayes wire wheels. The front and rear bumpers and bumper brackets. The front fenders could well have been 35-36 Auburn but modified, the skirts look familiar. There is a V8 under the hood. More than likely a SB Chev. I imagine it would really scoot with 300 HP. I have no idea how it stops. The original Auburn Bendix brakes may be behind those wheels. They would stop that little car like that just fine. If the original dual-ratio rear diff has not been swapped out, it won't stand very many jack-rabbit starts before there is a lot of bad noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Two ways to dramatically improve this car would be to remove the add ons - hood ornament, luggage rack, maybe a couple other things and tone down the color. Then it would be, well graceful is not the word but improved for sure...Steve, I think you could apply this advice to most cars that you see at a AACA or CCCA show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 My guess is this is a custom built on a late model chassis using a fiberglass replica body of a Morgan Plus 8 as the base. Here is a link to Morgan Plus 8 photos. <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-900-s&sz=all&va=morgan+plus+8+roadster It has hints of Auburn speedster. For you Auburn guys here is a link to a photo that will make you puke.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oG7hmw9UhR.2wA0PFXNyoA?p=auburn%20speedster%20lowrider%20photos&fr2=sb-top&fr=yfp-t-900-s <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 My guess is this is a custom built on a late model chassis using a fiberglass replica body of a Morgan Plus 8 as the base. Here is a link to Morgan Plus 8 photos. <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-900-s&sz=all&va=morgan+plus+8+roadster It has hints of Auburn speedster. For you Auburn guys here is a link to a photo that will make you puke.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oG7hmw9UhR.2wA0PFXNyoA?p=auburn%20speedster%20lowrider%20photos&fr2=sb-top&fr=yfp-t-900-s <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I try to be refreshingly candid. My "non sugar coated" opinions seem to get me in plenty of trouble. I'll bet I hold the record for deleted posts and PM battles with those who disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yes, I agree they are bad, really bad, but not as bad as the parade of Japaneese cars that was on here a month or so ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Personally I don't see anything about it that I like.Maybe it's a Barbie doll car set for a parade. IMO, a ton of work to produce disappointing results. But with that said, I'm sure at a BJ auction folks would bid it up. LOL.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I thought from the beginning that the grille looked more like Jag XK-120 than Morgan. The headlight tunnels even resemble the Jag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Personally I don't see anything about it that I like.Maybe it's a Barbie doll car set for a parade. IMO, a ton of work to produce disappointing results. But with that said, I'm sure at a BJ auction folks would bid it up. LOL.Dale in IndyThat is it! I'm buying it and taking it to Hef's Play Boy Mansion. You Guys are missing the opportunety of a Life time here. What would be better than having your car in Play Boy with the Playmate of the month all over it? Want to ride along Dale? Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 The nose piece looks like an Allard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarrsCars Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 The rear deck, gelcoat style exterior treatment and white vinyl interior makes it one ugly automobile but quite a lovely boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozrocks Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 The symbol on the running board belongs to a British kit cat manufacturer inspired by Jaguar. Can't remember their name.From memory it used a Ford donor car from the late 1970's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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