RM Sotheby’s is preparing to auction the first Auburn 851 Speedster, placing a significant early example of the celebrated American model before collectors.
The car is expected to sell for close to $1 million, underlining the continuing appeal of distinctive pre-war machinery with a documented place in a model’s history.
The 851 Speedster remains one of the most recognisable designs of its era, valued for its long, low proportions and dramatic open-top bodywork. For collectors, a first-built example adds an extra layer of importance beyond condition and presentation.
Details of the sale were reported by Carscoops. The result will offer a fresh measure of demand for rare American classics at the top end of the collector market.