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1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 5, 2020.

$770,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $695,455, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1935
Make and model
Auburn 851 and 852
Generation
851 and 852 (1935 to 1936)
Chassis
85133219E
Condition
Excellent (2)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, 342% over its top.

Middle half of sales$76,000 to $157,500
Median$106,000
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Auburn 851 and 852 (1935 to 1936) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $76,000 and $157,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1935 Auburn 851 PhaetonBring a Trailer, July 3, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 3, 2026$106,000
1935 Auburn 851 CabrioletBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$77,000
1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged SpeedsterRM Sotheby's, Feb. 27, 2026RM Sotheby'sFeb. 27, 2026$770,000
1935 Auburn 851SC PhaetonMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$75,000
1935 Auburn 653 CabrioletBring a Trailer, May 5, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 5, 2025$24,500
1936 Auburn 852 SC CabrioletBring a Trailer, March 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 6, 2026$205,000
1936 Auburn 852 Supercharged Phaeton SedanBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$110,000