1934 Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster Model 1250

California-based owner who commissioned Auburn specialist Randy Ema to inspect the car and address various detail corrections; showed the car at Pebble Beach and in AACA competition during 2000.

The chassis was held by this well-known Nevada-based collection prior to the early 1970s; no further detail on acquisition or tenure is given.

Auburn enthusiast from New Castle, Indiana, who purchased the chassis from Harrah's and configured it as a speedster by fitting an eight-cylinder body and a correct V-12 engine sourced from his own Salon Twelve Phaeton; the car was assigned serial number 1935 H during this period.

Prominent collector based in Ontario who chose not to carry out a restoration; his restorer Bud Hicks arranged the subsequent sale.

Unnamed collector for whom restorer Bud Hicks of Marshall, Michigan completed a full restoration in two-tone maroon with a cream interior; the car won awards in Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club national competition and was used as the model for the 1998 ACD Festival poster.

Had the car professionally refinished in deep red with a black interior and updated the serial number tag to 1935 E, consistent with a genuine twelve-cylinder speedster; the car won Best Auburn and Best of Show at the ACD Club's West Coast meet during his ownership.

Maintains a collection of notable American Classics; recent mechanical attention included fluid changes, suspension servicing, and replacement of firewall and manifold hardware with correct period pieces.

Shown by David Graham shortly after he acquired the car and had detail corrections carried out by Auburn specialist Randy Ema.

Entered on the West Coast in the same period as the Pebble Beach appearance while under David Graham's ownership.

The car was entered in ACD Club national-level judging after restoration by Bud Hicks and received recognition; it also inspired the artwork for the 1998 ACD Festival promotional poster.

Top dual award was earned while the car was owned by Richard Wesselink, following its refinish in deep red with black interior.

Detailed examination by Auburn specialist Randy Ema, resulting in correction and improvement of numerous minor details throughout the car.

Carried out for David Graham shortly before the Pebble Beach showing.

Frank Pfenninger fitted an authentic eight-cylinder speedster body to the Salon Twelve chassis and installed a correct V-12 engine sourced from his own Salon Twelve Phaeton, creating the speedster in its present configuration. The serial number was assigned as 1935 H.

Work carried out in the early 1970s following purchase from Harrah's.

Full restoration executed by Bud Hicks of Marshall, Michigan, finished in two-tone maroon with a cream interior. The car subsequently won awards in ACD Club National competition.

Commissioned by the Midwestern collector who acquired the car from Terry Radey via Hicks's arrangement.

Professional refinish in deep red with a black interior; the serial number tag was also updated to 1935 E to reflect the correct designation for a V-12 speedster.

Carried out during Richard Wesselink's ownership; the car appears in this finish at time of sale.

Recent maintenance programme covering fluid changes, suspension attention, installation of period-correct fasteners on the firewall, and replacement of intake and exhaust manifold hardware with correct components.

Performed during the current caretaker's ownership to keep the car properly maintained.