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Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

↑ Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

Auburn was formed in 1900 from the Eckhart Carriage Company, which has been manufacturing horse-drawn carriages since 1875. The enterprise was located in Auburn (Indiana), which is why it got its name. The first car, built by brothers Frank and Morris Eckharts, had a 10 hp, 2.3-liter 1-cylinder engine, solid tires, tiller instead of steering wheel and chain drive. Subsequently, the serial production of cars began at a cost of about $ 1000, and in 1909 a larger plant was opened.

Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

Serial Auburn models have always been distinguished by good design, technological innovation and an affordable price. The most striking of these are the two generations of the Auburn Boattail Speedster, designed by stylists Alan Limy and Gordon Burig. During the Great Depression, the company was able to survive thanks to the decline in the cost of its products, but this brought only temporary results and did not solve fundamental problems.

Design Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

↑ Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

The 8-cylinder Auburn series dates back to 1925, when the corresponding 4048 cc Lycoming engine was developed.

Design Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

↑ Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

The car received the index 8-88, where the number 8 meant the number of cylinders, and 88 - the power of the car, although in reality the engine produced 72 hp. With prices ranging from $ 1695 to $ 2495, the Auburn 8-88 belonged to the upper class, but in parallel with it, cheaper models 6-66 and 4-44 were produced. All were offered with 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, convertible, roadster and phaeton bodies.

Design Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

↑ Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

In 1926-1927. Auburn's sales did not exceed 10,000 units per year. Owner Errett Lobban Cord understood that to attract customers, it was necessary to improve performance and make the design of the car more striking and unusual.

Design Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

↑ Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

The first was achieved by increasing the volume of the cylinders to 4164 cm3. A version with a new engine and a longer wheelbase was launched in 1928 under the name 8-115, as an alternative to the standard Auburn 8-88. In addition to sedans, convertibles and conventional roadsters, another body option has appeared - the Speedster, developed by stylist Alan Limy.

Design Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

↑ Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

A distinctive feature of all Auburn Speedsters was the then fashionable tail section in the form of a boat stern. Although it was technically identical to the 8-115 4-door sedans, the boattail body gave it a sporty look. In addition, the Auburn Speedster was equipped with hydraulic brakes front and rear, a V-shaped windshield and two spare wheels attached to the bonnet. The small luggage compartment was accessed through side doors in front of the rear fenders.

Under the hood Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

↑ Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

The introduction of the Auburn Speedster version brought the company a great success: the total number of sales in 1928 was 12,900 units, and in 1929 - already 23,500 units. In 1929, changes were made to the fuel system, which increased the power of the 8-cylinder Auburn to 93 hp. (4-liter Auburn 8-90) and 120 hp. (4.9L Auburn 8-120 with dual carburetors). Both models were offered with a Speedster body.

Interior Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

Design Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

↑ Auburn 8-90 Convertible Coupe

With the onset of the Great Depression in 1930, the Auburn range was significantly reduced: only the 8-cylinder Auburn 8-85, 8-95 and 8-125 remained. They were available in 4-door sedan and 2- or 4-door convertible versions, and the Speedster was discontinued.

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