Auburn Motorcar Company

Auburn Motorcar Company was a small manufacturer based in Port Richey, Florida, that specialized in building modern replicas of the classic Auburn Speedster, a car originally associated with the historic Auburn Automobile Company of the 1930s.

The company's replica models were constructed on a rectangular steel tube frame and used running gear borrowed from contemporary General Motors products, including Chevrolet Caprice suspension components and a Chevrolet V8 engine. This approach allowed the company to recreate the distinctive long-hooded, low-slung styling of the original Speedster while relying on readily available mechanical components for reliability and ease of maintenance.

Between 1996 and 1997, the vehicles were sold in complete, turn-key form. The company later expanded its offerings to include kit versions, allowing enthusiasts to assemble the replica themselves, a common practice among small-scale manufacturers producing tribute vehicles based on classic automotive designs.

The Auburn name itself carried historical significance in the American automobile industry, tracing back to the original Auburn Automobile Company, which had gained prominence in the late 1920s and early 1930s under the leadership of businessman Errett Lobban Cord. That earlier company was known for stylish, well-engineered vehicles, including the Speedster models that later inspired replica builders such as the Port Richey firm to revive the design for modern enthusiasts decades later.