1932 vs. 1933 Auburns

There are more "California fronts "out there five or six and I have a couple hanging on the wall. R

There is a picture of this grille in Don Butler's book, "Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg".
It's on page 279. He says there are two known examples. Maybe there are three now.
Dave

Tom,

Yours is also the only car most of us have ever seen with the California grille option. Know of any others still around?

Great looking car any way you look at it.

As would I - thanks, Tom!

there are no differences in the body metal or engine between the 32 and 33 custom models that I am aware of. I would be interested in hearing if anyone is aware of any specific differences.

I have heard that the phaeton body dips down more on the 33 models (which provides better rear visibility when the top is down) -- but the only 33 Custom Phaeton I've ever seen is my own, and it has the same body as a 32 custom phaeton.

Mike Dube wrote: Andreas,

You are talking about the Salon series with the 16" bolt on wheels, special bumpers, a V windshield on closed cars, downdraft carburetor, radiator cap under the hood and hydraulic brakes. The custom name refers to the 1931 8-98A, 1932 8-100A & 1933 8-101A. Which still had the standard nose & bumpers, 17" centerlock wires or artillery wheels, flat windshields & mechanical brakes. The difference on the "A" was mainly extra exterior chrome & interior trim.

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Hi Tom,

The difference would be between a 1932 Custom model and a 1933 Custom model. Sorry, I should have been more specific.

I have a 33, and there are some differences between the 32 and 33 models.

the major differences are between the salons (8-105) in 33 and the non-salons (8-100/8-101).

There are very minor differences (very minor) between non-salon 32s and 33s. the standard and custom cars are the same body between 32 &amp; 33. The 33 had an optional "California grill" which is on my car. the custom cars (100A and 101A) had startix, adjustable shocks, 2-speed rears, extra trim on the closed cars, etc

are you looking for salon differences or non-salon differences? The salons were different grills, radiator shells, frames, engines, trim, lights, and the list goes on and on.

Andreas,

You are talking about the Salon series with the 16" bolt on wheels, special bumpers, a V windshield on closed cars, downdraft carburetor, radiator cap under the hood and hydraulic brakes. The custom name refers to the 1931 8-98A, 1932 8-100A &amp; 1933 8-101A. Which still had the standard nose &amp; bumpers, 17" centerlock wires or artillery wheels, flat windshields &amp; mechanical brakes. The difference on the "A" was mainly extra exterior chrome &amp; interior trim.

...wheels and hubcaps are different too...
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Hi Andreas,

I have plenty of photos but was looking for an authoritative response from one of our club's historical minds. It's both for researching a car and also just a question I don't know the answer to.

Best,
Chris

Chris:

at least the bumpers and the grille are different, possibly door handles too.
Others will know more...

Just check out pictures of both years at Google Pics.

Andreas

Are there are any noticeable external differences between the two? Especially on Custom models?