Auburn Books - History and Models

Auburn - Cord - Duesenberg - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring American makes Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg automobiles. Describes the models:
- Auburn, 120, 8-98, 8-100A, 652-Y, 851, 852, 866, 876 and Speedsters
- Cord L-29, 810 and 812
- Duesenberg A, X, J and SJ.

• The 102 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg - Racers & Record-Setters Photo Archive

From the very beginnings of the automobile industry, manufacturers had to prove the mettle of their products in order to stand out from the multitude of rival companies.
One of the best means to accomplish this was by winning races and establishing high-speed endurance records. No one pursued this concept more aggressively than those merchants of speed, E. L. Cord and the Duesenberg brothers, Fred and Augie.

Ride along with some of the era's most talented and daring drivers as they put Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs through their paces. The extensive archival collection of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum brings us spectacular photographs of these three marques as they gain laurels in the crucible of competition.
Informative captions tell the story of the dauntless efforts of men and machines as they raise the bar of automotive engineering during the formative days of the American automobile.

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Auburn Automobiles 1900-1936 Photo Archive

This book presents the history of Auburn automobiles from their beginnings to the mid-1930s. It shows how the company first built well-made cars at fair prices, and how a major change came in 1924 when E.L. Cord took control. A skilled salesman, Cord transformed the brand by giving its traditional models a more stylish and modern look, which led to a strong rise in sales.

The book highlights Auburn's many achievements in speed and endurance events, where the cars set several records. In the 1930s, Auburn became known for powerful models equipped with eight- and twelve-cylinder engines.

A key chapter focuses on the famous 1935-36 boattail speedster, designed by Gordon Buehrig. This striking car, guaranteed by the factory to reach at least 100 miles per hour, marked the brand's final but memorable years.

High-quality photographs and clear captions guide the reader through the development of Auburn's design and engineering.

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