1935 Auburn 851
Convertible
The Design of the Auburn 851 Convertible
Erret Lobban Cord came to the Auburn Automobile Company in 1924 and found
hundreds of unsold cars in the company parking lot. After becoming the general
manager of the company that year, Cord added some nickel plating and new paint
to those unsold cars, and the lot began to empty. With a vision of stylish, yet
affordable cars, Cord began to build some of the most beautiful automobiles to
ever grace the road. The 1935 Auburn 851 was the culmination of those efforts.
This handsome vehicle sported pontoon fenders, a reworked front end, newly
styled hood and grille, teardrop headlamps and chrome exhaust pipes. The
masculine look of the 851 was enhanced by the low, close-fit convertible top and
narrow windshield. Although the company would cease production the following
year, the 1935 Auburn 851 left its mark as one of the most exquisite automobiles
ever produced.
Model Features
Opening Hood
Opening Doors
Chrome Accents
Opening Rumble Seat
8-cylinder, 279 cubic inches, 115hp
Precision Diecast Replica
Baked Enamel Finish
1:32 Scale Model
6 Inches Long