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Title |
1904 Auburn Model A |
Catalog Number |
1982.1 |
Collection |
Automobile |
Description |
Year: 1904 Make: Auburn Model: Model A Body type: Touring This may be the earliest Auburn known to exist. It is typical of automobiles in the pre-1910 era with a body configuration of a rear entrance tonneau. There are features of both the Model A Auburn and of the Model B Auburn apparent in this vehicle. The wheelbase is different from either model and may represent a transition from one-cylinder to two-cylinder automobiles. The total production of the Auburn Automobile Company in 1904 was approximately 50 vehicles. Auburn had debuted at the Chicago Auto Show of 1903 and was slowly gaining a reputation as a builder of quality cars in limited numbers. Auburns were being sold in only a few Midwestern states. This vehicle was the first automobile to receive a Federal Conservation Project Support Grant to complete its restoration. Exterior Color: Blue Interior Color: Black leather Wheelbase: 83 inches Engine: Two-cylinder opposed Transmission: Two forward, one reverse speed Displacement: 143 cubic inches Horsepower: 10 Price When New: $1,250 Donated by Mr. Thomas Lester of Coconut Creek, Florida. |
Date |
1904 |