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19/01/2026 12:09 pm
I just adore this 1932 Auburn 8-100A Custom 8 Boattail Speedster. It was quite the high tech automobile with its normally aspirated 100 HP 268.6 cid Lycoming straight 8 that with its 3 speed transmission and a Columbia 2 speed rear axle offering 6 forward speeds. It had 4 wheel "Steeltronic" vacuum-assisted drum brakes, adjustable shocks controlled from the driver's seat and self lubricating chassis. The next gen in 1935 would have a supercharger. Unfortunately Auburn went bankrupt in 1936. In 1932, this car sold for $1295 at the highest trim level in the first half of 1932 and in the worst part of the Depression, the price was lowered in the second half to $975 which cut their cash flow that began their march to bankruptcy.
I sure miss our yearly limited edition club cars. The model recognizes this with an LECC Xll license plate and a beautifully embossed Diecast Car Collectors Club logo on the chassis.
19/01/2026 2:05 pm
Yet another rolling piece of fine art from an amazing automotive decade!
19/01/2026 5:05 pm
Favorite model! Nice pictures. Missing the exhaust pipes?
19/01/2026 5:06 pm
+1 to above, have it love it! The club cars were indeed something to look forward to Rich. Thanks.
PS, a query. Why are the 'leather' spare straps situated between the tyre and the wheel rim?
This post was modified 5 months ago by Geoff Jowett
19/01/2026 6:19 pm
Lovely model..
20/01/2026 3:30 am
@bob-jackman Thanks Bob, so I assume on a 1:1 when u want to use the spare you would remove the mirror and then just pull the straps out from between the tyre and the wheel?
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20/01/2026 10:36 am
@perrone1 I see the locator holes for the exhaust pipe on the chassis. I don't remember if these pics are of the final sample or the production model. If it was of the handbuilt sample, I'm not surprised it's missing a part.