Xander Wildeisen Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/rare-1932-auburncoupe-18k/6682708477.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Speaking of Auburn coupes (conv) this thing is freaking cool: https://www.prewarcar.com/276474-1929-auburn-125f-steam-car-for-sale Converted to steam power in the 1930s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Cool Auburn steam car. Could that be judged at an AACA meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimm63 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Why advertise a car in San Diego thats in Maryland? Scam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 This is frequently done with unusual cars. Selling unique vehicles implies a limited set of potential buyers. Exposure in metropolitan areas with car culture demographics makes sense. What a "find" ! Thanks for the heads-up, "X" ! I sure hope this car ends up in an AACA member's garage. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagerodshop Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 SSSHHHHHH! phone call made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, vintagerodshop said: SSSHHHHHH! phone call made. Which one? I love the steam car but I have a feeling it is going to require quite a bit of engineering work so that you don't blow yourself up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I think Auburnseeker might be just right for this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagerodshop Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 5 hours ago, alsancle said: Which one? I love the steam car but I have a feeling it is going to require quite a bit of engineering work so that you don't blow yourself up. Coup eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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auburnseeker Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 As tempting as the coupe would be because of originality (is that paint original? Looks like an odd shade for 32). I really like a car without a top. I had to run an errand today and my wife told me to take her Rabbit conv't (probably because it was out of gas so I would fill it up for her) and I really miss having a roadworthy conv't. The steam would be cool, but to drive it, unless I was really happy with the engineering, it would be put back to original, so I'm really paying a premium for parts I would crate up and store in the corner. If my garage hadn't eaten up every bit of spare change I had, I would have persued the Auburn Convertible that was on ebay recently. Seemed reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 What makes the steam car so cool is the engine conversion in period. Next time Pebble does a steam class that car could be there and you would have the best looking Steam car of all time, unless the Doble Murphy showed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Ballard 35R Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) Wonder what exactly is the steam conversion and what does the patent cover? Is there perhaps a Doble engine hiding in it and what is the boiler/burner design? Did it ever run after steam conversion? Also, I couldn't find the asking price. Since steam conversions were generally unsuccessful the question is how much of the original Auburn was modified. How much work would there be to take this great car back to the original. Edited September 14, 2018 by A. Ballard 35R Additional comments. (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 19 hours ago, Zimm63 said: Why advertise a car in San Diego thats in Maryland? Scam? That guy contacted me six months ago. It is a legit. car, a bit too rich for my blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 No one answered. Is that an original Auburn Color for that year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: No one answered. Is that an original Auburn Color for that year? Yes, the flash makes it look brighter than it actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I would certainly guess not Auburn............... looks like 70s Hot Wheels to me. wouldnt worry a bit about the top send it to Xander, he'll cut it for you and give it a Cali conversion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I would have never guessed that would have been correct, OF course the high metallic looking glare by the flash would explain why it's so Bright. That's the one thing i Didn't' like with Auburn, in the early 30's was the Coupe tops especially padded make the car have almost a mushroom appearance. It makes the top over accentuated. Maybe that's why I like the open cars better. i'm pretty sure the ACD guys would frown upon a Carson style conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, A. Ballard 35R said: Also, I couldn't find the asking price. In the ad on the right hand side it shows an asking price of $63,000 for the steam powered Auburn. Edited September 14, 2018 by 1937-44 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) There is also a link to more pictures and some of the paperwork: http://www.mellowarea.com/auburnpapers/index.html. From dates on the notes it looks like the conversion may have been done in the 1950's. It appears the patent was based on the application of the switch. The reference to superheat and the oven thermometer lead me to believe it is an example of good old Missouri pseudoscience. "Piece of history" right in there with the 100 mile carburetor the oil companies bought and hid away... what's in the trunk! Bernie Edit: If it did move under its own power when built, any old boiler guy should be able to get it running without blowing up the shop. Just check the safety relief valve and keep a close eye on that questionable switch. Edited September 14, 2018 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, auburnseeker said: I would have never guessed that would have been correct, OF course the high metallic looking glare by the flash would explain why it's so Bright. That's the one thing i Didn't' like with Auburn, in the early 30's was the Coupe tops especially padded make the car have almost a mushroom appearance. It makes the top over accentuated. Maybe that's why I like the open cars better. i'm pretty sure the ACD guys would frown upon a Carson style conversion. This is the black top option with a minimum of padding. The flash and the lighting make a difference. The accent color on the car is a blue green, but it shows up as blue with the LED lighting. Sorry, no chop top for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) That's not so bad. I could probably live with that. I know it's all original but buy maybe a dark green or black top would help that coupe. From the back the top doesn't look so tall. Maybe it's because the door window opening is so long. Or the quarter/ corner of the top is so short. A 32 Ford or even Mopar seems to have a longer section of roof behind the door. I guess Auburn got so much else right, they couldn't make every one perfect. Edited September 14, 2018 by auburnseeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Quote 1929 Auburn Model 125F Cabriolet. It is a totally original car that has sat in a garage since 1962. It has its original engine and transmission. It is likely the most unique Auburn in the world as it was converted to steam in Circa 1934 by its original owner who invented some technology related to steam power and wished to put it to use prior to applying for a US patent. This just doesn't read right to me. Totally original but converted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 So is there a Stanley engine under the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 That cant be, The ad says original engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Ballard 35R Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 That is a White engine and a White generator and I can not tell how much of the original cowl has been changed. It appears that in spite of dozens of letters to and from the Patent Office there was never a patent issued. The basis for the patent is confusing at best but apparently involves the circulation of fuel and water to the generator burner. Perhaps it ran under steam power but very doubtful if it was very successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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