This website is being created because of my long time interest in the Auburn 851 and 852 Speedsters. I have never had the surplus funds to purchase an Original 1935 or 1936 Auburn Speedster, but I did manage to purchase a "Second Generation" Auburn Speedster several years ago. It is a Great Car and a Pleasure to Own and Drive.

This site, is still in the Construction Stage, when finished It will have a Forum so that we can share information about our cars. There will be a Classified Posting section with Cars and Parts for Sale along with a "Photo Gallery" so that you can post pictures of your Auburn Speedsters. I will be working on a brief History of the Auburn Automobile Company and will trace the beginnings of the Auburn Speedster Replicar industry on the "Second Generation Auburn's" page. The Shows that I attend will be recorded on the "Road Trips" page along with photo's. I always have something to Sell, so I will be listing these items on the "Swap Meet" page.

The Love affair started for me in 1974, at that time I was a Junior in High School. I ran across a series of ads depicting Classic Cars for Walkers De Luxe Straight 8. One of the cars used in the ad campaign was a Cigarette Cream 1935 Auburn Speedster. I thought that car was the most beautiful automobile that I had ever seen in my short 17 years of existence. I had never heard of an Auburn automobile nor had I ever seen one until that advertisement. "Rip", the ad came out of the magazine and was immediately posted on my bedroom wall. Believe it or not I still have that ad. In the fall of that same year, while at the Hoosier Auto Show and Swap Meet, I actually saw an Auburn Speedster, or at least a very close facsimile. It was a Replicar / Recreation. There were several Speedsters being displayed. They were produced by Elegant Motors of Indianapolis, Indiana. I could not get enough of them that day. I had nothing but a photo ad from Walkers De Luxe to compare them with, but I was very impressed with Elegant Motors cars. I always was, and still am, a Sucker for Free Stuff. I put quite a dent in their box of sales catalogs that day.

It was not long before I decided that I needed another Boattail Speedster Fix. With my stash of sales catalogs I now had a company's name and an address of a place that was building Auburn Speedsters. I called my buddy, Dave, and talked him into taking a two hour drive with me to visit Elegant Motors. At that time Elegant Motors was operating out of an original Stutz Showroom in downtown Indianapolis on Meridian Street. I remember the showroom as being large and very impressive. The showroom had several cars on display. The salesman was great, knowing that two seventeen year old kids definitely would not be buying an Auburn that day. He took us through the showroom answering all of our questions. He then showed us their shop where Auburns were being assembled. My buddy and I had quite a day with plenty to discuss on the drive back.

Once home, I immediately sent a letter off to Elegant Motors requesting to be put on their mailing list. Their sales information started arriving on a regular basis... I was totally Hooked. By the mid seventies the Replicar industry was Big. More than just Auburns were being offered, but that is another story. Replicar company ads started popping up in all of the car collecting magazines. I stayed busy for the next several years pretending to be a potential buyer so that I could be placed each of the Auburn Speedster manufacturers mailing list. Needless to say, my collection of sales catalogs took off. Company's such as California Custom Coach, Glenn Prays Auburn Cord Duesenberg Company, Southeastern Replicar and The Classic Factory to drop a few names filled my parents mailbox with wonderful material to Read and Dream about.

Fast Forward 25 years to September of 2000. After returning from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Clubs National Meet in Auburn, Indiana, I couldn't wait any longer. I started searching for a car. After a lot of research I decided that I wanted a Glenn Pray built car. I called Glenn and he told me of a few cars that he knew of that were for sale. I studied Hemming's Motor News and Surfed the Internet in search of the right car. I narrowed my search to two cars, both Red, one in Detroit Michigan and one in Turlock California. The Detroit car was a four speed car and the California car was an automatic. Being six foot two and knowing how little cabin space is available in a Speedster I opted for the California trip. Again I talked my buddy Dave into going with me... he is always easy when it comes to a Road Trip. Twenty six years later and boxes full of Auburn Speedster catalogs I was finally able to purchase my Auburn Speedster.

News of Interest

Open House Glenn Prays Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Company

Mark your calendars and make plans now to attend Glenn Pray's 2008 Auburn Cord Show and Open House at the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Co. The event is being held June 6th and 7th. There will be tours of the Factory, meetings with Glenn and displays of Auburns and Cords at the Leak Collector Car Auction and displays at the hosting hotel. Contact Felix De Geyter, felixdegeyter@yahoo.com, for more event information and registration or you can Visit Glenn's website. www.glenn-pray-cord-group.com

2008 Duesenberg Torpedo Coupe delayed

The New Duesenberg Torpedo Coupe release date has been pushed back until Spring 2008. Announced in 2006, this car has received a lot of preproduction publicity. Like everyone I am anxious to see the production version and read the reviews of which I am sure will be plentiful. You can read about this Modern Duesenberg Coupe and see the designers drawing at the companies website, Duesenberg Custom Coach, www.duesenbergcustomcoach.com

Another New Duesenberg planned for a 2008 release by Duesenberg Custom Coach is the Duesenberg II® Murphy Roadster. This is a recreation of a 1930's SJ styled Duesenberg with V-10 Ford running gear and all of today's modern amenities . It is being built by Advanced Automotive Technologies in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The Murphy Roadster will be available exclusively from Chuck Spielman's Only Yesterday Classic Autos, you can view their website at www.oldautos.com.

AACA recognizes Second Generation Auburns

The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) starting in 2008 will be recognizing Second Generation Collector Vehicles. Second Generation Vehicles, per the AACA rules, are cars that are over 25 years old and were factory built to recreate the original looks of Antique and or Classic Cars. These vehicles can have recreated bodies in fiberglass and have modern drive line and interior amenities. This new classification of vehicles will be accepted for display at AACA shows. Factory Assembled is the criteria for acceptance. Entry's must provide documentation such as manufacturing orders, build sheets or certificates of origins. Contact the Antique Automobile Club of America for full requirements. www.aaca.org

New 1:18th scale Cord Phaeton

Just released! A Limited Edition 1:18th scale diecast model of the 1937 Cord 810 Phaeton by Signature Models. The car is a metallic green with a saddle interior. This is the first top down version from Signature Models. We are offering these Cords for sale at our cyber Swap Meet in the Auburn Building. Only 5000 pieces were produced in this color.

Auburns Speedsters being built in Auburn Indiana

Auburn Speedsters are being produced again in Auburn, Indiana. Classic City Motors, owned by Gene Daley and Joe McGrade, is the latest company to offer 1935 - 1936 Auburn Speedster replica's. Classic City Motors is located in Auburn, Indiana. While attending the 2007 Kruse Auburn Auction held the week before and over Labor Day, I saw their display of cars. It looks to me that the cars were former Elegant Motor cars. One of the cars on display was a Black 898 Phaeton styled car. I believe that this car at one time was owned by Dean Kruse. I really do not have any more information on the company at this time. They do have a website, www.classiccitymotors.com. I found a link to the Indiana's News Center website where they did a brief story on Classic City Motors. There is also a short video with one of the owners. After a seventy year absence, Classic City Motors hopes to put Auburn, Indiana back on the automobile manufacturers list... building Auburn Speedsters again. I really hope that they build a Quality, "AUTHENTIC" looking Auburn Speedster Replica. Good Luck Joe and Gene!

The Man Who Brought Legends to Life

Glenn Pray's New book, "The Man Who Brought Legends to Life", has gone into it's third printing. The latest edition has added a collage of photo's depicting Glenn, his family, his cars and his airplanes to the inside front and rear covers. The Book is a Great read for anyone with an interest in the Auburn Automobile Co. and in the Auburn-Cord- Duesenberg Co. The books are hardback, include a serial numbered certificate and are autographed by Glenn Pray. Contact Felix De Geyter to purchase a copy or you can Visit Glenn's website. www.glenn-pray-cord-group.com

ACD Club launch's internet Gift Shop

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club has created a Gift Shop on their website. Take a tour of the ACD site. There are lots of things of Interest "for those who have never relished the commonplace." Consider joining the ACD Club. Your Auburn is always welcome at club events and the monthly publication is very informative. Visit www.acdclub.org to check it out.

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