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1929 Auburn 8-90 Speedster

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 20, 2022.

$588,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $530,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1929
Make and model
Auburn Eights (8-88 to 8-105)
Generation
Eights (8-88 to 8-105) (1925 to 1934)
Chassis
2972337
Condition
Concours (1)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 7 comparable sales, 588% over its top.

Middle half of sales$28,750 to $77,000
Median$62,000
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Auburn Eights (8-88 to 8-105) (1925 to 1934) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $28,750 and $77,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1930 Auburn Model 125 CabrioletMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$70,000
Speedster-Style 1931 Auburn 8-98Bring a Trailer, March 17, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 17, 2026$150,000
27-Years-Owned 1927 Auburn 8-88 Service Truck ConversionBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2025$31,500
1932 AUBURN 8-100 CABRIOLETBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2026$62,000
Speedster-Style 1932 Auburn 8-100ABring a Trailer, Aug. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 7, 2025$84,000
1932 Auburn Model 8-100 SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 6, 2025$26,000
1932 Auburn 8-100 SedanMecum, Jan. 8, 2025MecumJan. 8, 2025$19,500