Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I mentioned this car recently, saw it again today. Driven to local shows regularly, yet kept in incredible shape! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) And this angle... Edited August 4, 2019 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 He doesn't like the 35/36 as much as the earlier cars. Personally, I can't think of a better prewar car to tour or show with than a 35/36 Auburn. Plenty of power and speed, great styling, and easy to work on. This is the first time since 1954 that we haven't had at least one in the family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 minute ago, alsancle said: He doesn't like the 35/36 as much as the earlier cars. Personally, I can't think of a better prewar car to tour or show with than a 35/36 Auburn. Plenty of power and speed, great styling, and easy to work on. This is the first time since 1954 that we haven't had at least one in the family. I can can help you out with one if you like. Well sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) I like it, there must be 2-3 phaetons for every Cabriolet, did they make a Coupe? Bob Edited August 5, 2019 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Seems to me they did and shawn Miller might have one. May have been discussed here years ago. I know it is not PB Bob but you should check out the Belltown meet some year.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1937hd45 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Belltown was one of the BEST IN THE STATE, sorry I've missed it again. Back in the 1970's it was filled with Brass era cars. Did the field get changed, of have I mixed it up with East Hampton. Lime Rock Vintage Festival on Labor Day weekend, "Southbury'"now in Bethlehem Fair Grounds, Machinery show in Kent, Hershey, Lake Compounce CSRA Swap meet then it snows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Hi Bob, yes, 3 venues for Belltown since 70s. These days, maybe last 20 years, it has been at "haddam neck fairgrounds" Still very focused on prewar stuff. Lots of Fords, Classics and unusual stuff like this Detroit Electric... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 franklin Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 A bunch of my Franklin friends were there. They said it was a great show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 I saw a couple cool Franklins, a nice coupe I did'nt snap a picture as I have some of it already, and this one. Thought they were all trekking... 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Some nice Cars. I don't care for the color of the Auburn, but hey if the price was right I could live with it. I do like the maroon interior. Maybe some Maroon accents would be a good start. I would almost take the Packard over it I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janousek Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 They did make a coupe. It was released late in the 35' model year. About the rarest Auburns around. Estimated to be six left out of a hundred and some made. It was a cabriolet body with fixed wood/chicken wire top. I know of a few coupes that were turned into cabriolets since open cars were worth more at one time. Comfortable car to drive, back window rolls down and with cowl vent it moves air nicely. Ours has been driving down to Auburn fall for 40 years now. Bad thing with an Auburn is block problems. They are really thin under the valves and all seem to be cracked. They also have 7/16" fine head bolts into cast iron so they have all been helicoiled or they strip out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Was the car show the 852 cabriolet in or near Cromwell CT ? It has a serious exhaust extension. I think I know the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 A late Electric? Steve, do you have a side shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Curti, I believe long term owner is in cromwell area. I know the car has been restored a long time, he was a regular at our now defunct Glastonbury aaca show. Nice guy, i have no idea how he keeps that car so perfect! AJ, can get a side shot. Deal is they bought back older models, refurbished and resold. Besides mechanical updates the rooflines were dropped. Technically, this brass era body was sold as a new 31! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 10 hours ago, Janousek said: They did make a coupe. It was released late in the 35' model year. About the rarest Auburns around. Estimated to be six left out of a hundred and some made. It was a cabriolet body with fixed wood/chicken wire top. I know of a few coupes that were turned into cabriolets since open cars were worth more at one time. Comfortable car to drive, back window rolls down and with cowl vent it moves air nicely. Ours has been driving down to Auburn fall for 40 years now. Bad thing with an Auburn is block problems. They are really thin under the valves and all seem to be cracked. They also have 7/16" fine head bolts into cast iron so they have all been helicoiled or they strip out. If you are looking for an unrestored Coupe, Shawn Miller via significantcars just sold one to Mark Spandakow and he may be willing to part with it (he was more looking for a next project than a Coupe). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janousek Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Thanks John, but one Auburn is plenty for me. If it wasn't the wife's car then I'd fill the space with something I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Janousek said: If it wasn't the wife's car then I'd fill the space with something I like. Brad you better be careful even entertaining thoughts like that. I don't think that car is going to be on the market for a long, long time if ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janousek Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 It will never be for sale but a guy can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 This is really the one he wants: https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/af19/auburn-fall/lots/r0431-1932-auburn-8-100-three-window-coupe/806397 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 22 minutes ago, alsancle said: This is really the one he wants: https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/af19/auburn-fall/lots/r0431-1932-auburn-8-100-three-window-coupe/806397 How long does it take to convert one to wire wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, alsancle said: This is really the one he wants: https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/af19/auburn-fall/lots/r0431-1932-auburn-8-100-three-window-coupe/806397 Well that year in an open car would work. I don't really want a coupe if I'm stepping up to an Auburn. I could have bought many regular sedans as well, but haven't becasue i still want open, though a convertible sedan would be the top choice as a speedster is just out of reach. I do like the cream one with the aluminum re body recently listed in Hemmings but I'm about 60G short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 A three window coupe is much better than a convertible sedan in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md murray Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, alsancle said: A three window coupe is much better than a convertible sedan in my opinion. -I second that- very cool car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 I kind of like the sportiness and formality that a convertible sedan brings vs. 3 window coupe. AJ the Shappy Model J comes to mind. I always thought Auburn did a particularly good job on that look. Being a Ford guy I am sure Ford used that in styling the 35, 36 convt. Sedans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Steve, the Shappy Model J is cool, but if you parked it next to one of the few 3 window coupes on a J chassis I think you would see my point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 Hmm. You make a good point. Of course, if you can fit in the Klingberg show you would see your scenario played out. Here is the Shappy car and the Clyne's Judkins coupe which admittedly is eye candy. Ed was trying to get "Melvin" there that day but had some unexpected things to deal with at his business. Note the Auburn in the pic as well, Randy has voiced his feelongs on this cars colo scheme before, but it is pretty attractive in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Those V-windshield Derham's are about the most attractive Conv sedan ever made, while that the Judkins J is attractive, but not what I would call the greatest coupe of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 Yeah, but it did have this cool pull out bar on board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Ok, While were are talking great looking Duesenberg J's my favorite was the blue close coupled sport sedan the McGowan brothers had @20 years ago. I took photos of it but can't find them. I'm sure it is restored now, just would like to see a current photo of it. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 Bob, I have asked here before but given your CT knowledge do you recall a green Berline Model J in CT say 1990s and back? The car showed up at Southbury on occasion and I have seen it on the road on the CT shoreline before, but not in years. I think, but am not sure John Pascucci still owns a Model J Lebaron Barrel side - very cool car. Have not seen much of him lately but he used to drive his stuff quite a bit not that long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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