Engine - 391 cubic-inch Lycoming V-12
Transmission - three-speed manual with a Dual-Ratio rear differential
Horsepower - 160 bhp
Production - 17 sold in 1934

“Why pay little and only get little, when Auburn offers so MUCH for little?”

New for 1933, the Auburn Salon line for the Eight and Twelve chassis were introduced in an effort to rebound from struggling sales of E.L. Cords recently unveiled Lycoming V-12 from the year prior. The Salon 1250 model came equipped with many features above the Auburn standard and Custom line including a vee’d grille, chrome fender edges, iconic ‘ribbon’ bumpers, vacuum power boosted brakes, disappearing type foot rest, richly appointed broadcloth or leather interior, free-wheeling transmission, and “Dual Ratio” Columbia rear axles standard on all Salon models. Above all, Auburn prided itself on the affordability of their offerings, easily positioning themselves as the lowest priced twelve cylinder automobile on the market. Even given the extremely attractive price point of the Auburn Eight and Twelve, it was not enough to garner successful sales margins. The Salon models sold slowly, resulting in the leftover stock being rebranded as 1934 models, usually advertised and sold at discounted prices.

This 1934 Model 1250 Salon Phaeton was the recipient of a dedicated and authentic frame-off restoration in 1969 under the ownership of well known Auburn enthusiast, the late Mort Kresteller, also knowns as “Mr. Auburn”. This Salon Phaeton Sedan has often been regarded as one of the most authentic of the few surviving examples to this day. Upon the restoration's completion Kresteller drove the Salon to numerous West coast concours events, always receiving high praise and awards. After Mr. Kresteller’s passing in 1973, under new ownership, the Salon Phaeton was exhibited at the 24th annual Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance where it received First in Class.