1936 Auburn 852

Make: Auburn

Model: 852 SC Phaeton Sedan

Year: 1936

Price: 149,950

Gearbox: Manual

Steering Wheel: Right

Rare Auburn 852 SC Phaeton Sedan from the 1930s. It features a powerful 4,588 cc inline eight-cylinder engine with a supercharger and a 3-speed manual gearbox. The car is equipped with a Dual Ratio Rear Axle. An older professional restoration has been carried out. The vehicle is finished in an elegant white color scheme, showcasing impressive pre-war styling.

This luxurious American classic from the golden age of motoring has a recorded mileage of 5,245 km and comes with Belgian registration papers. A Car-Pass is available.

The Auburn 852 SC Phaeton Sedan is among the most prestigious American automobiles of the 1930s. Auburn was renowned for its advanced engineering, elegant coachwork, and impressive performance. The 852 series was a highlight in the marque’s history, combining luxury, style, and driving comfort accessible only to a select clientele at the time.

This 1936 example benefits from an older professional restoration and presents in an elegant white color that complements its timeless appearance. The combination of the large supercharged inline eight-cylinder engine, manual gearbox, and Dual Ratio Rear Axle provides an authentic driving experience characteristic of prestigious American luxury cars from this era.

Thanks to its impressive presence, historical significance, and rarity, the Auburn 852 SC Phaeton Sedan remains a highly desirable collector’s item within the world of pre-war classic cars.

Our inspection team at Oldtimerfarm has prepared an expertise report with the following findings:

Technical Data

Make: Auburn

Model: 852 SC Phaeton Sedan

Year: 1936

First registration date: 15/09/1936

Engine: 4,588 cc supercharged inline eight-cylinder engine

Transmission: 3-speed manual gearbox

Final drive: Dual Ratio Rear Axle

Color: White

Mileage: 5,245 km (recorded mileage)

Chassis number: 35923H

Condition and Remarks

Restoration and originality: older professional restoration

Bodywork: presents well, repainted with signs of use

Paintwork: normal signs of use

Underside: original and in good condition, older restoration

Tyres: good condition

Interior, soft top, and carpets: soft top in good condition, restored with signs of use; carpets show signs of use

Chassis number inspection: re-stamped, located on the right front chassis rail behind the wheel

Engine bay: older restoration

Engine and Mechanics

Engine: good older restoration, runs well, tuning adjustment recommended, idle speed is set too high

Fluids and maintenance: well maintained

Battery: good condition, expected to last several more years

Clutch: works properly

Gearbox: works properly

Brakes: repair required; front right and rear left brakes are less effective

Handbrake: works properly

Electrical Equipment

Horn and dashboard: work properly

Wipers: do not operate correctly; vacuum-operated wipers do not function properly

Lighting: works properly

Suspension and Axles

All components work properly

Documents

Belgian registration papers

Car-Pass available at https://public.car-pass.be/vhr/747f2382-7c12-45b4-9e69-4a2b27405ca4

This Auburn 852 SC Phaeton Sedan can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter, Belgium. Visits are possible with or without an appointment. Lift inspection is available upon interest. More than 300 classic cars and motorcycles are available, only 5 minutes from the E40 exit at Aalter.

Additional videos are available on our YouTube channel:

Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M

Mileage on classic cars (km/miles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po

Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ