1929 Auburn 120 Eight Cabriolet

Fabled Indiana automaker Auburn offered several engine options in 1929, led by the 120 or so-called “Big Eight,” named for the horsepower rating of its 268 cu. in. inline eight-cylinder engine. The 120 was available in several different body styles, drawn by Alan Leamy and reminiscent of the creations of California coachbuilder Murphy. This included a subtle beltline reveal molding flowing into the hood line, accentuating the popular two-tone color schemes. Underneath was surprisingly advanced for an upper-mid-priced car of the period, including Lockheed hydraulic brakes at all four wheels, a Bijur centralized chassis lubrication system, and hydraulic shock absorbers.