58L-Y8 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 1931 Auburn 8-98A cabriolet - $75000 - Essex, VT https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/essex-junction-1931-auburn-8-98a/7154539952.html For sale: Absolutely gorgeous and extremely and stunning rare 1931 Auburn 8-98a Cabriolet with rumble seat, made in Auburn, Indiana. The 8-98 was like a Corvette of its time with the powerful straight 8 Lycoming engine. This car is in amazing condition with a recent (documented) engine rebuild and newly installed leather interior. I have enjoyed this car a great deal over the past several years, and now it's time to try something different. This car is a CCCA Full Classic ready to enjoy. Serious offers considered. Contact: no phone listed Copy and paste in your email: e3ee0b189c95350f99baab7066bde4ef@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1931 Auburn 8-98A cabriolet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmarkc Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Be careful with this one. The price seems low for this car, and there is No phone number listed on the ad. Looks like a phishing scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdc Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Scammers usually have a ridiculous low prices, not 75k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) I would turn the rear bumpers right-side up. Edited July 7, 2020 by keiser31 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) If not a scam, what's not to like! Edited July 7, 2020 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Artillery wheels maybe? Wires go with convertibles usually. Chromed artillery wheels were optional from a few carmakers at the time. Auburn experts will have to weigh in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 75k is not giving that car away. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 18 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: Artillery wheels maybe? Wires go with convertibles usually. Chromed artillery wheels were optional from a few carmakers at the time. Auburn experts will have to weigh in. Ahh, quick thought on wheels. Personally I don't dislike these with WWW, wires would work well with BW, especially chrome if correct. AJ, Ed would know better but it seems spot on price wise? Much nicer than same model at Hershey a couple years back at $55k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripwire Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Looks like it sold already. https://www.essexmotorsport.com/cars-for-sale Wes in VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Steve_Mack_CT said: Much nicer than same model at Hershey a couple years back at $55k. I agree. I met the owner of this car a couple of years ago when he came to look at my Cord. Seems like a nice car and what I would consider reasonably priced. There is another similar cabriolet in the latest ACD newsletter with fresh engine for 75,000. Probably similar or maybe one step down condition from this as it was stated to be an older restoration. I don't care for the interior color but someone else appears to have thought it was a deal and bought it. I think he has had it possibly for sale for a year now. I think I have seen it advertised somewhere else before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 It was on Olympian Cars site, 1 or 2 grand less. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I think I saw it some place else as well. Doesn't matter, seems like a decent car, especially considering the one you mentioned which eventually sold some time, maybe 6 months after Hershey. For what I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukejunkie1015 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 It was just posted yesterday on Craigslist in Essex Vermont. https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/essex-junction-1931-auburn-8-98a/7154539952.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Confirmed sold via Olympian. CL listing just may be a scam or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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