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AUBURN SPEEDSTER BOATTAIL SUPERCHARGED 1935 REPLICA – ONE OF A KIND IN FRANCE! Built on a 1979 Chevrolet base, with a valid French collector's registration (carte grise collection) and all papers in order, this exceptional replica of the iconic 1935 Auburn Speedster Boattail is a rare piece and a true automotive masterpiece. The story of this legendary model dates back to the Roaring Twenties, when Errett Cord, a visionary industrialist, turned Auburn, alongside prestigious marques such as Cord, Duesenberg and Lycoming Engines, into a symbol of 1920s and 1930s American automotive luxury. This iconic car also features in the film The Great Gatsby (2013), in a chase scene between Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) and a Duesenberg SJ on the roads of Long Island. Hollywood legends such as Howard Hughes, Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable and James Cagney were proud owners of this marvel. Its breathtaking design, penned by Russian-born Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, blends elegance and aerodynamics in an Art Deco 'Streamline Moderne' style. Inspired by the Cord 812 Phaeton and the Duesenberg J, its distinctive boattail rear recalls the skiffs of the 1910s, and was designed by the legendary stylist Gordon Buehrig. This model is powered by a punchy 350ci (5. 7-litre) Chevrolet V8 producing around 250 bhp, mated to a TH350 automatic gearbox that matches the car's impressive performance perfectly. Fully overhauled by a professional, it is in excellent running order. The leather upholstery has a superb patina, while the bodywork remains in excellent condition. The Auburn Speedster, with refined details such as its mohair hood concealed in an integrated rear panel, also features a side compartment for small luggage, ideal for a golf bag. This replica is a true rolling work of art, with a full inspection report and several magazine features to its name. If you want to stand out behind the wheel of an exceptional car, this Auburn Speedster Boattail is made for you. Price & details: on application.
