$39,500
Key West, Florida
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INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME SECOND GENERATION 1935 AUBURN BOAT TAIL SPEEDSTERMANUFACTURED BY CALIFORNIA COACHinPasadena, California1980 FREE ENCLOSED SHIPPING IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES I am please to present what is probably considered to be the most elegant and beautiful automobile every built. This second generation 1935 Auburn Boat Tail Speedster manufactured in 1980 by California Coach in Pasadena, California. This car has been owned by an aeronautics engineer for 33 years until his passing and the car was sold by the executors of his estate to a rare car dealer in Laguna Hills, California for one summer until I acquired it. The acquisition of this spectacular automobile has been the realization of a lifelong dream for me as I have always wanted to own the inimitable Art Deco styled Auburn Boat tail Speedster. I have owned many big bodied S series Rolls Royces and Bentleys and I know firsthand that stylistically nothing compares to the jet age futuristic lines of the Auburn Speedsters. The exterior of the Auburn has the original deep burgundy paint that is 35 years old and original to the build and while the car is very presentable as seen in the pictures, the car will require a respray to be perfect as the paint is thin around the door sills and front and rear fore-fenders has chips to the paint from rocks on the road. It is a magnificent daily driver as I have recently driven the car on a 600 mile trip to the Hollywood Hard Rock Casino in Fort Lauderdale from Key West, and it was a very memorable driving experience. My car is equipped with a massive 6.7 liter 400 big block Ford engine on a modified Lincoln Continental chassis, and mind you, these cars were not sold as kit cars, you could only buy the California Coach Auburn Boat Tail Speedster already manufactured from the factory in Pasadena, California. The acceleration from the motor is like a Corvette as this car is massive, very responsive and fast. The drive train has an original 29,800 miles and the car drives and handles like a massive sports car, tight and superbly. There is a compressor for air conditioning but it does not have a belt attached. The interior of the car is appointed in tan leather with no rips or tears, there is however slight wear very minimal fading to these surfaces as the original interior is 35 years old, but excellent for its age. I think that it could use a re-dye but other than that it's excellently appointed and the craftsmanship is superior and detailed, like a Bentley or Rolls Royce interior. The burgundy carpets are slightly faded and show their age as would be expected from a 35 year old open cowl roadster. The undercarriage of the car in excellent form with no rust whatsoever as this is a documented lifelong southern California car. The drive train is a custom modified 1980 Lincoln Continental chassis so parts are readily available and servicing the vehicle will be relatively inexpensive and straightforward, the very best of both worlds. The car is old enough that it looks to be absolutely authentic as 35 years of patina adds wonderfully to its appearance. The very expensive aluminum rims (in excellent like new condition) are Boyd Coddington and the new wide whitewalls are Goodyear, this tire and rim package probably cost the previous owner upwards $7500. I would prefer to have the tall black walled bias ply tires to add to the period correctness and overall authentic appearance of the Speedster. I recently acquired more than a dozen Richard Petty NASCARS and perhaps underestimated the costs involved with marketing and shipping of my race cars, so I am positioning myself by offering one of my prized automotive possessions. The Pasadena based California Coach manufactured Auburn Speedsters is a very imposing automobile as the bonnet sits well above the high mid section to a 6 foot tall man. The car is incredibly wide, long and very, very heavy, but the 6.7 liter motor makes it feel like a gigantic sports car, its acceleration is very impressive for a car of this imposing dimension. And no car in the world is more beautifully styled, at least that's what most vintage car enthusiasts say. Please email with any inquiries or partial trades. Fully enclosed auto transport shipping is included for the buy it now price. FREE ENCLOSED SHIPPING TO ANY DESTINATION IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES The car up for auction is a beautiful Auburn boattail speedster. Built by California Coach. Powered by Ford 400 V8 big block. Car Runs and Drives very nice, Brakes work great and car can be driven with no mechanical problems. Rear air ride, Boyd Coddington Custom wheels with Goodyear tires in excellent shape. The paint is Original to the build and shows wear, please see pictures for better description, there are places that are cracking in the paint. Overall a great driver but with a new paint job this car would be 50k+ Car has A/C but compressor does not have the belt on it. The interior is nice and has no tears just light wear. Rare hardtop included. International Bidders Welcome, Delivery to the port is available. Shipping and Payment: A $500 deposit required at end of auction end. PayPal, Money order, Cash or Cashier's Check only. Car needs to be paid in full within 7 days unless prior arrangements are made. Buyer to arrange and pay for shipping. I will assist with arrangements if needed. Car will not be released until funds have cleared.I recommend Montway.com for Shipping. TRADES WELCOME UP OR DOWN
Trim BOAT TAIL SPEEDSTER
