Car Feature: Auburn Cord Duesenberg 866 Speedster replica
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As I've said before, the cruise-in at Olympic Broil is often a good place to see nice classic cars. This past tuesday night was no exception. . |
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After a bit of research, I learned that this car is, in fact, not an original Boattail Speedster (known as a First Generation). To explain that, I need to give a bit of background. . |
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In 1937, after the Great Depression took a toll on the company, they ceased production. . |
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In 1968, Glenn Pray, president of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg company, using reproduction and NOS parts, began making and selling the second Generation Speedster, known as the 866. . |
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This "Classic Car with a Modern Powerplant" idea really caught on, and inspired the "Replicar" industry. . |
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The gauge cluster on this car is simple, yet informative. Enough gauges to show all of the important data from the engine, yet nothing flashy. . |
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It's easy to see why I really like this car. Just look at the lines. The curves have a strong Art Deco look, and just have an "All Eyes On Me" effect. . |
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There is no way you can drive this car and not look classy. You could roll into any Cars and Coffee or Cruise-In show and have the same effect as rolling in in a Lamborghini. Anyway, thanks for reading. Like the post, share it on your social media, and follow me via the links at top and right of the page. And, for those interested, here are the links to the sites I found on the Auburn: Hemmings: Classic cars for sale auburnspeedsters.com the history of the Auburn Speedster Wikipedia page about the car Thanks, and, like always, be sure to check back often for more content. -Phil |
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