dpeeler 15 Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) Last June, we lost a good friend and avid old car fan – Clay Thomas. A true southern gentleman, Clay made many friends touring with his wife Mary Ellen in their Marmon and Auburn. The family has expressed a desired to see these cars be passed on to an equally enthusiastic old car lover that will continue to enjoy the driving of such special classics. The Marmon was sold last fall and now only the Auburn remains. It is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. 1928 Auburn 8-115 Phaeton Sedan - For Sale - Reportedly the 1928 New York Automobile Show display model. Purchased by a Mr. and Mrs. Craig at the show and driven home to Indianapolis. Remained in their family until the late 1960’s - Very rare model and the first year for roll up windows on the four-door convertible - Beautiful tricolor paint with gorgeous deep red leather interior - Lycoming 8 cylinder 300 ci engine, 3 speed transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel brakes on a 130” wheel base - Bijur lube system, King-Seely gas gage and dual side mounts - Clay Thomas bought in 1973 and commenced a no expense spared, ground up restoration - AACA Awards include First Junior, Senior, and many Repeat Preservation Awards - AACA National Award – Thomas McKean Touring Award - in 2015 - Recognized as a CCCA Full Classic - A well sorted touring car that has completed many tours over the 45 years owned by the Thomas family - Years of maintenance records, tires replaced in 2018 with new Firestone 7.00 – 18 wide whitewalls. This was a dependable tour car and driven regularly. It is currently being detailed and serviced so it will be ready for the upcoming tour season. It has never been abused but lovingly exercised similar to the Marmon. The family is encouraging reasonable offers in the 90's. For more information, contact Russ Rogers at 704-589-2983 or by email at mbrjr60@twc.com Edited March 22, 2019 by dpeeler history change (see edit history) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mercer09 1,197 Posted March 10, 2019 lovely car. Good luck with the sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 3,089 Posted March 10, 2019 Lovely car ! Especially like that AACA Senior Badge on the radiator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auburnseeker 3,706 Posted March 17, 2019 Wow I hope I can find a 31-33 convertible sedan in this shape and especially price range when I get ready to pull the trigger. Beautiful car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt G 1,691 Posted March 17, 2019 Great car but as to it being the automobile salon show car. All automobile salons that were held ( NY, Chicago, LA, SF) were by invitation to viewers only not for the general public and only had custom bodied cars there. This is a regular catalog offered car so could not be at the custom body salon. Perhaps at the auto show, that is indeed possible but you would have to have some definite proof. I am not knocking the car in any way , just trying to keep history on the correct path. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
