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Twelve Salon

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Hershey event, 4 - 5 October 2023. rn$450,000 - $550,000 USD rnrnAn authentic, genuine V-12 Salon CabrioletrnOne of about 27 produced; one of only five known survivors; rarer than a SpeedsterrnLong-term California history, known since the 1950s; unique, shortened windscreen; desirable Columbia two-speed rear axlernBenefits from a previous, 10-year, concours-quality restorationrnACD Club Certified Category One (A-404); CCCA Full Classicrn rnrnAmong the most extraordinary automobiles spurred by the Great Depression are Auburn's 12-cylinder Salon models. Launched for 1933 to improve sales of the slow-selling Auburn Twelve, the Salon Twelve boasted numerous unique features, most visibly a new racing-style V-shaped grille, unique headlamp lenses, fenders edged in chrome, and the iconic bowtie bumpers. It was also built upon a specially strengthened chassis with Lockheed adjustable vacuum-boosted brakes. These were not only the best-looking 12-cylinder Auburns, but they were also the most expensive and luxurious. The Salon models sold slowly, lasting into 1934.rnrnUnderstood to be one of about 27 examples of the Auburn Salon Twelve Cabriolet produced for the model's final year, this car is rarer still, one of only five believed to remain in existence. Rarest of the Salon Twelve body styles, the Cabriolet coachwork was produced by the Central Manufacturing Company, one of parent-company Cord Corporation's many subsidiaries. The car offered here is a well-known and genuine example. It was most likely originally delivered in California and had its windshield shortened and top modified to the present configuration early its life. Experts agree that the styling updates were probably not undertaken by Auburn, but the car is known to have existed in this form by the 1940s, when it was regularly seen parked on Southern California streets. Some believe that the work was done to show the car at a California auto salon, but it is likely that the original owner or another early caretaker had the modifications performed, probably prior to the war. Interestingly, according to Auburn historian Randy Ema, at one point the car's fenders had inner metal bracing, possibly indicating that it had been used for dirt-track racing in the 1940s.rnrnLong-time California Auburn-Cord-Deusenberg enthusiast Gil Curtright acquired the car in the 1950s. It later passed to Mel Durham and then to well-known Auburn aficionado Steve Warner, whose son recalls using it as a backyard fort. It was eventually acquired by noted ACD Club member and marque collector Dr. Bob Hoffman, of Redwood City, California, who spent 10 years undertaking a restoration, with Mr. Ema providing assistance in sourcing necessary parts. rnrnThe next owner, residing in Colorado, commissioned work to freshen its appearance and further improve its authenticity. The car was taken to its birthplace in Auburn, Indiana for evaluation during the 2002 Labor Day Weekend ACD Club Festival. There, this rare Auburn received the coveted ACD Club Level One Certification, issued as A-404, which importantly confirms that it is a true Salon model with its original body, frame, and engine. Also of note, the Salon's Dual Ratio two-speed Columbia rear axle adds exceptional flexibility, proven with the prior owner on long-range tours.rnrnNoted collector, the late Terrence E. Adderley acquired the car in 2015 and lovingly maintained it for some years as part of his extensive collection. This Salon Twelve Convertible Coupe exemplifies pure Jazz Age presence with its dashing open body accommodating up to four, thanks to the jaunty rumble seat at the rear. Finished in pewter with black accents and a black canvas top, the Auburn features excellent brightwork, including its distinctive bumpers and proper 17-inch Auburn chrome wire-spoke wheels. Period-correct features and accessories abound and include the stunning chrome Woodlite headlamps, twin Auburn-scripted Pilot Ray accessory lights, dual side-mounted spares with steel cases and chrome mirrors, dual cowl lamps, and rear luggage rack and trunk. rnTrimmed in gray leather, the inviting passenger compartment features an Art Deco-inspired dash, comprehensive instrumentation, and an ultra-rare period Philco radio atop the chromed steering column. Recent professional attention includes full engine and interior detailing. Sure to create a sensation wherever it appears, this beautifully presented, incredibly rare, and stylish 1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Cabriolet will certainly provide a welcome entry into a multitude of Classic Car Club of America events and CARavan tours, where its power and presence will enchant all who are fortunate enough to experience it directly. rnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Hershey event, 4 - 5 October 2023. rn$225,000 - $275,000 USD rnrnA genuine Salon model; one of the most desirable multi-cylinder cars of its erarnFormerly owned by Dr. Elwood Bud Greist and Andy GranatellirnWell-preserved older restoration in striking colorsrnRecent full mechanical freshening including rebuilds of the fuel and brake systemsrnRecognized by the CCCA as a Full Classicrn rnrnTo improve sales of its smooth, powerful 12-cylinder model in the face of the Great Depression, Indiana automaker Auburn introduced a Salon version for 1933. The Salon was built on its own specially strengthened chassis with adjustable vacuum-boosted brakes and sported numerous unique design features, including a racing-inspired V-shaped grille smoothly blended into the hood line, unique headlamp lenses, fenders edged in chrome, and the iconic and widely copied ribbon bumpers. These were inarguably some of the most beautiful Auburns ever built, as well as among the most expensive and luxurious, and are today among the most desired by collectors. They are also scarce; the model was produced only for 1933, although retitled leftovers were subsequently sold into 1934.rnrnThe Twelve Salon Phaeton offered here was one of the first Auburns to have its body built by the Limousine Body Company, supplier of the company's convertible coachwork after the firm was relocated to Connersville, Indiana. Its ownership history has been traced back to the late 1940s, when the phaeton was owned by Arthur Patterson of Daly City in Northern California. Mr. Patterson eventually sold the car to early enthusiast Marshall Hughes of Kansas City after which it passed to Richard Carrington of Nebraska. It then traded hands, through Auburn Twelve guru Mort Kresteller, to the late Dr. Elwood Bud Greist of Livermore, California, a surgeon and vineyard owner with a passion for Auburn and Cord automobiles.rnrnDr. Greist painstakingly restored this Twelve over many years, beginning in the late 1970s and continuing through the late 1980s, with the car shown in-process at several Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club West Coast Meets. At its completion, the car was an award-winner at Pebble Beach in 1987, and subsequently judged Best Auburn at the West Coast Meet in 1990 and Best of Show at the annual Silverado Concours. Dr. Greist subsequently sold his Auburn in 1991 to the colorful and ebullient Andy Granatelli, of STP and Indianapolis racing fame, who was then amassing a small collection of Classics at his home in Florida. The car then passed through two scrupulous owners before being acquired by the consignor in 2022. Under the care of the consignor's highly experienced in-house restoration staff, the Auburn was treated to a full mechanical freshening. Noted work included recoring the radiator at a cost of over $6,000 as well as fully rebuilding the carburetors, fuel system, and brake system. rnrnNow well sorted and ready for enjoyment, this stunning Auburn Twelve Salon is ready to make its long-awaited return to the podium at any number of concours events. rnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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