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Auburn
Auburn Automobile was a company in Auburn, Indiana in 1900. Soon, it grew to be one of the largest local car manufacturers. Auburn started as a mid-class offering. But in the mid-20s, under the supervision of Errett Lobban Cord, it became the premium manufacturer of elegant, stylish and fast cars. The first step was the introduction of the straight eight-cylinder engine, which, in those days were synonymous with luxury models.
Auburn’s finest model and the company’s swan song was the glorious Auburn 851 Speedster, which they introduced in 1935. The car had a 4.5-liter straight eight engine with an optional supercharger, delivering a fantastic performance by the day’s standards. Unfortunately, the market wasn’t impressed, so Auburn production ceased in 1937.