One of the most revered designs to come from the 1930’sshowrooms would be the 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster. It was quickly adapted and replicated by the 1970s using modern fiberglass molding practices.
Using updated engines, chassis’, braking components, and automatic transmissions, it quickly became a leisurely car to own and drive! Although not exactly cheap, California CustomCoach, based in Pasadena, CA, produced a full, factory-built turn-key “Model 876” example for a hefty $37,500 in the 1970s! Primarily consisting of a stretched Ford chassis, drivetrain, and suspension, they provided faithful service to their proud owners driving them down the road!
We are excited to offer this CaliforniaCustom Coach 1936 Auburn 876 Speedster finished in glossy Burgundy& Black two-tone exterior over Light Tan interior and matching Tantop. Power comes from a torquey 1971 date-coded 400ci V8 engine mated to C6 automatic transmission!
Options include power steering, power front disc brakes, Classic Instruments Vintage black dial gauges with polished bezels, Dual CD/AM/FM/MP3/Aux audio system, seat belts, wood steering wheel, functional golf bag door, rear fender rock guards, sill guards, dual cowl lamps, dual exterior mirrors, hood ornament, Trippe fog lamps, and 15″ bolt-on chrome wire spoke wheels wrapped in Coker Classic 235/75R15 radial whitewall tires!
California Custom Coach began producing kits for owners in 1976 but elected to make all examples factory turn-key in 1979 to protect quality control and ensure safely finished units. They became known as one of the best replicas manufacturers in the nation, also adding other vehicles to the lineup over the years, including an Auburn Phaeton and Ferrari Daytona Spider.
Today, they continue to be respected as a confident choice for driver enthusiasts worldwide. This example landed with its most recent owner showcasing just 3,357 miles on the original odometer. Heelected to replace those standard VDO gauges with a classier version supplied by Classic Instruments to give the dash an outstanding, vintage throwback while allowing for the entire dash to be replaced with brand new wiring.
Today, the new odometer reads only 211 miles so this vehicle will be sold “exempt” for this reason. It continues to run and operate so wonderfully with a full dual exhaust system providing a robust exhaust note, K&Nreusable air filter, Flex-a-Lite electric cooling fan, finned aluminum valve covers, Edelbrock Performer 400 aluminum intake &Edelbrock 600cfm 4-barrel carburetor. Also included will be a California Car Cover, charger, auxiliary top, original radio in a box, and the factory-issued gauges.
