1933 Auburn 12-161 Five Passenger Sedan - SOLD
Priced at around $1,250 when new, the Auburn 12-161 Sedan would feature a twelve-cylinder Lycoming V12 engine rated at an impressive 160 horsepower which was one of the top-of-the-line vehicles offered by the Auburn Automobile Company. As one of the brands owned by E.L. Cord, a leader in United States transport during the early and middle 20th century, upscale Auburn models would feature some of the same desirable appointments found in the high-end Cord and Duesenberg cousin brands. This relationship allowed for these vehicles to be offered at a competitive price which made them a relative bargain in the twelve-cylinder class. Despite their attractive price, demand for luxury automobiles continued to plummet during The Great Depression which means that very few of these automobiles were ever ordered, and even fewer survived.
Highlights
Offered in "as found" condition displaying factory correct finishes throughout
Finished in a period-correct two-tone livery with orange wheels
Powered by a twelve-cylinder Lycoming engine rated at 160 horsepower
Featuring a center X-bracing platform chassis with 132-inch wheelbase
The consignor reports that new rings, valves, main bearings, and modern rod bearings along with appropriately grounding the crank were performed under prior ownership
Please note that while the odometer currently displays 1,999 miles at the time of cataloging, the true mileage is unknown
Features
Stainless steel exhaust
Dual-ratio two-speed rear axle
Rear-wheel drive
Semi-elliptic front and rear suspension
Single updraft carburetor
Dual cowl-mounted lights
Dual spare tires
Dual mirrors
Dual horns
Accessory trunk upholstered to match the top
Dual brake lights
Known Imperfections
Please note that this 1933 Auburn is offered in “barn find” condition. It does not currently run or drive
Please view all of the photography within the photo gallery to review its current state
Included
Copy of vehicle operation manual
Gas tank
Wheel wrench
Ownership History
According to information provided by the consignor, this vehicle was purchased by his father-in-law from the previous owner who owned the Auburn in the state of Washington. Sometime in the late 1980s, the previous owner is said to have commissioned a restoration shop in Arlington, Washington to rebuild the motor. The previous owner would boast about the car's impressive performance and reliability after driving it from Washington to California and back! The consignor recalls an issue with the fuel tank as the reason for the Auburn being parked approximately ten years ago.
