1935 Auburn 851 Convertible The Design of the Auburn 851 Convertible Erret Lobban Cord came to the Auburn Automobile Company in 1924 and found hundreds of unsold cars in the company parking lot. After becoming the general manager of the company that year, Cord added some nickel plating and new paint to those unsold cars, and the lot began to empty. With a vision of stylish, yet affordable cars, Cord began to build some of the most beautiful automobiles to ever grace the road. The 1935 Auburn 851 was the culmination of those efforts. This handsome vehicle sported pontoon fenders, a reworked front end, newly styled hood and grille, teardrop headlamps and chrome exhaust pipes. The masculine look of the 851 was enhanced by the low, close-fit convertible top and narrow windshield. Although the company would cease production the following year, the 1935 Auburn 851 left its mark as one of the most exquisite automobiles ever produced. Model Features • Opening Hood • Opening Doors • Chrome Accents • Opening Rumble Seat • 8-cylinder, 279 cubic inches, 115 bhp • Precision Diecast Replica • Baked Enamel Finish • 1:32 Scale Model • 6 Inches Long