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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1935
Make: Auburn
Model family: 851
Generation: Classic
Body: Roadster

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Notable Equipment

Offered from a prominent private collection
A genuine supercharged Auburn “boattail” speedster
Formerly owned by well-known enthusiasts Gerry Greenfield and Tom Gaughen
Beautiful full restoration by the noted Mark Clayton
Minimally shown since completion; an excellent example
A Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

Modifications

Engine swap

Market

Comparable prices

851

Median sold

No eligible factory sales for a median.

0 sales · last 12 months

2 records · 1 sold · 1 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1935 Auburn 851

72,613 mi · Duck Egg Blue · Manual · Sep 26, 2026 · Mecum

Manual

Sep 26, 2026

Mecum

High bid · not sold

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1935 Auburn 851 Super-Charged "Boattail" Speedster

Restomod

65,490 mi · Mar 7, 2026 · Broad Arrow Auctions

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Mar 7, 2026

Broad Arrow Auctions

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History

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1 event

Feb 27, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC
Sold
$852,000 · RM Sotheby's

1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster
RM Sotheby's · Listing closed · Feb 27, 2026 · View on RM Sotheby's
Sold for $852,000

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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1935
Make: Auburn
Model family: 851
Generation: Classic
Body: Roadster

Highlights

Notable Equipment

Offered from a prominent private collection
A genuine supercharged Auburn “boattail” speedster
Formerly owned by well-known enthusiasts Gerry Greenfield and Tom Gaughen
Beautiful full restoration by the noted Mark Clayton
Minimally shown since completion; an excellent example
A Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic

Modifications

Engine swap

Market

Comparable prices

851

Median sold

No eligible factory sales for a median.

0 sales · last 12 months

2 records · 1 sold · 1 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1935 Auburn 851

72,613 mi · Duck Egg Blue · Manual · Sep 26, 2026 · Mecum

Manual

Sep 26, 2026

Mecum

High bid · not sold

—

1935 Auburn 851 Super-Charged "Boattail" Speedster

Restomod

65,490 mi · Mar 7, 2026 · Broad Arrow Auctions

—

Mar 7, 2026

Broad Arrow Auctions

—

View all market records →

1–2 of 2 shown

History

Sightings

1 event

Feb 27, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC
Sold
$852,000 · RM Sotheby's

1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster
RM Sotheby's · Listing closed · Feb 27, 2026 · View on RM Sotheby's
Sold for $852,000

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