what can you tell me about this car?

This is a completely subjective question as is any customization of a car in a "non-correct" way. Ask 10 people and you'll get several different answers.

Personally I wouldn't ruin a good standard body by trying this modification. If you really like the Salon top then get a Salon body to put on the car. Sedan bodies are out there. It would also have the split windshield which to me is equally important to the good looks as the top.

Ultimately it's your car and you can do what you want. But it certainly wouldn't be correct so if you're trying to end up with a correct looking (even though it won't ever be certified) car then I would probably not do this modification.

Justin

Well what started as a simple question turned into a good lesson for me.
Thank you Justin and Randy for the information!
Is it bad to have a non Salon car with the finished top? ( mine is a non certified car)

Hello. Just to point out the 8cyl fenders have a rolled bead in the fender ,the 12s are smooth allowing for the plated trim. R

All Salon cars had the same splash pan. 8 cylinder cars have 26 hood louvers vs 31 for 12 cylinder cars. Yes the first 26 are the same then the remaining 5 louvers on 12 cylinder cars are longer.

It's possible that some 8 cylinder cars had hood louver trim from the factory but it was only standard on the 12 cars. No 8 that I am aware of had stainless fender trim like the 12s did. There were other minor cosmetic differences between 8 and 12 as well that varied based on body style. For example the 12 Phaetons have wide stainless trim under the side windows but the 8s do not.

If you examine the Salesman book on Salon cars you will see some detailed information on all of these differences. The Museum Archive Dept. sells copies so I'm sure you can look at one.

Justin

Thanks for your help Randy. Now that you mentioned it, all of the Salon cars I recall being " trimmed out" were 12 cylinder cars. Was it a "go big or go home" deal for only the 12's or could you get an eight cyl car adorned if you specifically ordered one?
Another question, with the additional hood louvers ,are the first 28(?) The same on both 12 and 8 cars?
Am I correct in stating all Salon cars had the 12 type splash pan?
Thanks for your time.

Hello. Only the V12s have the fender ,body,and hood chrome trim. R

I looked at that car today. It is kind of 'odd' to me as it is a salon with the angled windshield, and the finished top (as mentioned) BUT it does not have all of the trim along the hood louvers and fender edges that I thought was standard ( and indicative) of a Salon. Am I wrong ?
Or this car being a 33 did the company 'skimp' a bit? I also noticed it has a 12 cylinder type (flat) splash pan.

One other note - there is a brown 1933 model 8-105 sedan in the ACD Museum. If you go look at it you will see that the top is the same as this Brougham. This was unique to the Salon models (8-105 and 12-165) in 1933 and (model 1250) in 1934.

Justin

Thank you Justin for explaining this to me. I knew that it was a higher dollar optioned car as finishing out all of those body seams around the top takes time. I like the look, and will probably copy this on my car.
Ironically, most people think the cloth covering is more "fancy", but in reality it is easier to just cover up unfinished body work!

This is a 1933 Auburn 8-105 Salon Brougham and belongs to club member and Past President George Smith. It is an amazing and rare car!

The top is correct as the Salon model Auburns had steel up and around the perimeter of the top leaving only an oval shaped area to be covered with material. The Salon model cars did not have the same cloth extending down to the tops of the doors and under the rear window like the 8-100, 8-101, 12-160, 12-161 and earlier cars did.

Justin

The top is finished and painted instead of being covered in broadcloth.
"I" like the looks of this.
Was it a "custom"? or did someone other than the factory finish out the sheetmetal and have it painted?