Auburn 852 SC Phaeton Sedan '36

• Rare Auburn 852 SC Phaeton Sedan from the 1930s

• Powerful 4,588 cc inline eight-cylinder engine with supercharger and 3-speed manual gearbox
  
• Equipped with a Dual Ratio Rear Axle
  
• Older professional restoration carried out
  
• Elegant white colour scheme with impressive pre-war styling
  
• Luxurious American classic from the golden age of motoring
  
• Recorded mileage of 5,245 km
  
• Belgian registration papers
  
• Car-Pass available
  
  

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




This 1936 example benefits from an older professional restoration and is presented in an elegant white colour scheme that perfectly complements the imposing and timeless appearance of this Auburn. The combination of the large supercharged inline eight-cylinder engine, manual gearbox and Dual Ratio Rear Axle provides a truly authentic driving experience, characteristic of prestigious American luxury automobiles 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
  
• Colour: 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


• Note: carpets show signs of use
  
  

• Chassis number inspection: re-stamped


• Chassis number location: right front chassis rail behind the wheel
  
  

• Engine bay: older restoration




Engine and Mechanics




• Engine: good older restoration


• Note: runs well, tuning adjustment recommended
  
• Note: 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


• Note: front right and rear left brakes are less effective
  
  

• Handbrake: works properly




Electrical Equipment




• Horn and dashboard work properly




• Wipers: do not operate correctly


• Note: vacuum-operated wipers do not function properly
  
  

• Lighting: works properly




Suspension and Axles




• Work properly




Documents




• Belgian registration papers


• Car-Pass available
  
• Car-Pass:
  
  

This Auburn 852 SC Phaeton Sedan can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm.

Can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter, Belgium.
Visits possible with or without appointment – lift inspection available upon interest.
More than 300 classic cars and motorcycles available – only 5 minutes from the E40 exit at Aalter.

Watch also our additional videos:

• 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