The origins of the Auburn Car can be traced to the Eckhart Carriage Company, that was founded in Auburn, Indiana, in 1875 by Charles Eckhart.
Eckhart took control of two other local carmakers.
The first Auburn was introduced in 1904.
In 1909, they moved to a new plant.
In 1919, the Eckhart brothers sold the business.
The new owners failed to turn a good enough return, and in 1924, Errett Lobban Cord took control of the business.
In 1926, Cord formed a partnership with Duesenberg Corporation.
They soon introduced high-priced luxury vehicles.
However, the cars were too expensive for the depression era.
Cord eventually sold his shares and in 1937, production ceased.
In 2005, The company's art deco headquarters in Auburn became a National Historic Landmark.
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