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This was one of the world’s first Supercars
and this one has all of the performance of the original if not more.
Today, they’re closing in on $1,000,000.00 if you can find one, but
replicas like this handsome white one built here in Washington is an
affordable way to enjoy the experience of being a one car parade
without the massive investment
The sturdy fiberglass body is a dead-ringer for the original, and
unlike so many replicas, the owner went to great lengths to get the
little stuff exactly right. The flaring pontoon style fenders, the
sloping enclosed radiator shell that was radical for the period, and
the car’s defining feature, the pointed “boat tail” have all been
expertly rendered here. The bright white paint was done in the 80’s
and is this particular car’s original color, and there’s no arguing
that it’s dramatic and extremely flashy. Finish quality is very
nice, with smooth surfaces and excellent gaps, and there are no
squeaks and rattles owing to the sturdy build quality. The Auburn
was noted for its relative lack of chrome, but the bumpers, grille
insert, exhaust pipes and steeply raked V-shaped windshield all
shine up brightly. This is one heck of a good-looking car, proving
once again that great design knows no age. This car has been owned
by one family it’s entire life and was built with the idea of it
lasting for ever if cared for like it has been
The interior is substantially more updated than the bodywork,
with gorgeous bucket seats tucked snugly together in the cockpit.
The red leather is done incredibly well and the door panels have
been finished using the same material. k. Twin instrument panels
made of oak add to the close-coupled feel, with the driver enjoying
a full array of white-faced gauges from Classic Instruments, all
stashed behind an Auburn wooden steering wheel atop a the steering
column. An old school AM/FM/cassette stereo has been installed in
front of the passenger and fills the small cockpit with sound (we
can change out for a retro modern one with Bluetooth at dealer
cost), and despite the pointed tail, there’s reasonable storage
space accessible through a golf bag door on the passenger’s side. A
complete convertible top is included
While the original was powered by a supercharged straight-8, this
one is significantly more reliable and easy to service being a 390
cubic inch Ford V8. The chassis was lengthened to match the Auburn’s
original 127-inch wheelbase, but it keeps all its familiar hardware,
including the powerful V8 and 3-speed automatic transmission.
Underneath there’s an independent front suspension with power
steering and power disc brakes, while the live axle out back hangs
on trailing arms, coil springs, and air shocks. A single exhaust
system is quiet and unobtrusive, and the car is as easy to drive as
a late-model. Wire wheels close to the originals are on with
235/75/15 whitewall radials
One of the most iconic designs of all time, this is a fantastic way
to enjoy all the looks of the original without the worries or
hassles.
This incredible car is being
offered at a
New Price of $39,000
a fraction the cost of an
original and much more functional to drive and maintain. Financing
is available. We ship worldwide!
Call us today: 425-673-8091
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