This 1974 Auburn is #49 of ~130 built by Glenn Pray
1974 Auburn 866 Boattail Speedster by Glenn Pray
This 1974 Glenn Pray Auburn 866 is a stunning example of a very limited production run produced by Glenn Pray's Auburn Cord Deusenberg company. It's a beautiful tribute to the iconic Auburn 851 Speedster of the 1930s, with a few modern touches that make it a joy to drive.
This gorgeous 1974 Auburn 866 Boattail Speedster by Glenn Pray is #49 of the ~130 that he produced, and arguably one of the best looking, with its classic dashboard and instrumentation, unique steering wheel, stunning red paint, black leather interior, and brilliant chrome details. Finished in "Ferari" Red over a Black Leather interior, with a subtle gold body pinstripe, this Auburn has a Ford 460ci big block V8 engine mated to a heavy duty C6 automatic transmission, with power steering, power brakes, 15” chrome wire spoke wheels with Auburn center caps, Toyo steel belted radial wide whitewall tires, tilt steering column, dual outside steerable spotting lights, LED headlamps, large original Tripp driving lamps, a convertible top with side screens, a cabin tonneau cover, and a golf bag side door. The dual exhaust ports from each side of the engine are functional like on the original supercharged models of the 1930's. A full size spare tire hides behind the front passenger compartment. The horn, clock, fuel gauge, temp gauge, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge, speedometer and tachometer all work. The odometer stopped working at 3899 miles, so true mileage is unknown. Recent service on this Auburn includes new front and rear shocks, a new fan blade and fan blade clutch, a new starter, all suspension and steering points greased, an oil and filter change, and installation of LED headlights, taillights, and reverse lights.
866 HISTORY: The 866 Auburn is a second generation Boattail Speedster built by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg company in 1974 as a tribute to the 1935/6 Auburn Boattail Speedster. The original Auburn Automobile Company closed its doors in 1937, with the balance of the factory parts and inventory sold to Mr. Dallas Winslow where he continued to sell Auburn parts to restorers and enthusiasts keeping these wonderful cars on the road. In 1960, Glenn Pray, an Oklahoma school teacher and longtime Auburn & Cord restorer, purchased the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Co. from Mr. Winslow and moved all the remaining inventory to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
In 1966 Glenn Pray began reproducing high-quality second generation Auburn Boattail 852 Speedsters (known now as a Glen Pray 866 Auburn Boattail Speedsters) using an authentic, original Boattail body as his basis, with molds generated to exacting standards. Ford Motor Company supplied the convertible chassis, as well as the big block engine, transmission, and rear axle assembly. Pray's original 1966 Auburn prototype was tested for nearly 40,000 miles while being shown throughout 1967. They were offered for public sale in 1968 and continued to be built for collectors thru 1981, using the Ford chassis/driveline and original 1935/1936 trim parts. Today, Glenn Pray Auburn 866 Speedsters are well-respected as being some of the finest Second Generation examples and welcomed in the Auburn Cord Deusenberg Club tours and club events.
If you're looking for a classic car that's both beautiful and fun to drive, this 1974 Glenn Pray Auburn 866 is the car for you. With its powerful big block engine, stunning red paint, and black leather interior, it's a true head-turner that's sure to bring a smile to your face every time you get behind the wheel, and a smile to young and old alike as you drive by.
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- Make: Auburn
- Model: 866 Boattail Speedster by Glenn Pray
- Type: Convertible
- Year: 1974
- Mileage: 0000
- VIN: A866149
- Color: Red
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Black
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
