Maroooooon (Caution: Color)

willard3willard3 Registered Users Posts: 2,580 Major grins
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1934 Auburn Viper Cabriolet at Hemmings in Bennington, Vt.
I think the 10 cyl engine is a transplant.

It is better to die on you feet than to live on your knees.....Emiliano Zapata

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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2018

    I've always thought the Auburns of that era are some of the most beautiful cars ever made. They were also leaders in several mechanical developments and applications. The 10 cylinder motor is certainly a transplant. Certain models, however, in the 1932 - 1934 years could be had with 12 cylinders. The enormous headlight housings are sure eye-catching.

    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • willard3willard3 Registered Users Posts: 2,580 Major grins

    I credit the headlight housings with the lack of sealed beam lamps.

    It is better to die on you feet than to live on your knees.....Emiliano Zapata
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins

    Sweeeeeeet!

  • bfluegiebfluegie Registered Users Posts: 850 Major grins

    Wow. I didn't see one like this when I was at the Auburn museum earlier this year. This is a beauty.

    ~~Barbara
  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins

    Great shots, but super subject...

    Rags
  • willard3willard3 Registered Users Posts: 2,580 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2018

    Glad you like these. Cars are fun to shoot when they're this nice.

    I have consulted the engine experts and it looks like a Chrysler V10, perhaps from the Viper.

    It is better to die on you feet than to live on your knees.....Emiliano Zapata
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