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1932 Auburn 8-100 Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 8, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$21,450Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $19,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1932
Make and model
Auburn Eights (8-88 to 8-105)
Generation
Eights (8-88 to 8-105) (1925 to 1934)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
810011350A
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 101% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$39,125 to $80,500
Median$66,000
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 sales of the Auburn Eights (8-88 to 8-105) (1925 to 1934) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $39,125 and $80,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1932 AUBURN 8-100 CABRIOLETBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2026$62,000
1932 Auburn Model 8-100 SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 6, 2025$26,000
Speedster-Style 1932 Auburn 8-100ABring a Trailer, Aug. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 7, 2025$84,000
Speedster-Style 1931 Auburn 8-98Bring a Trailer, March 17, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 17, 2026$150,000
1930 Auburn Model 125 CabrioletMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$70,000
27-Years-Owned 1927 Auburn 8-88 Service Truck ConversionBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2025$31,500