The 1937 Cord Super Charged Phaeton was one of the most distinguished and recognized automobiles of its era. Designer Gordon Buehrig conceived this car reportedly as a Duesenberg with very little chrome except for the external exhaust pipes mounted on each side of the hood and grille for the $415 super charge factory installed feature.
Cord Automobile was a division of the Auburn Automobile Company and was the first American car with front wheel drive and independent front suspension. The design of this car was most unconventional for its time as it featured a coffin nose, wrap around grille and hidden headlamps that disappeared into the pontoon fenders by hand cranks on the dashboard. The semi-automatic pre-selector four-speed transmission plus overdrive extends in front of the engine resulting in a very low chassis with no need for running boards. This car rides on a 132 -inch wheelbase and has a 288 cubic-inch super charged L-head V-8 engine with 4-wheel hydraulic brakes.
Around 3,000 of the 810 and 812 Cords were produced in 1936 and 1937. Cord ceased production after the 193-model year with 688 super charged models delivered.
The elegant phaeton sports the unique "coffin nose" and fenders
with disappearing headlights.
This 80-year-old beauty is presented in rich eggplant with tan
leather interior.
The door fit is excellent as are the paint, interior, and beautiful
chrome bumpers.
A pair of original Cord fog lamps adorn the front apron. The engine
turned dash is beautiful with all gauges clear and crisp, all in
working order.
This car has been certified by the A.C.D. Club as having the
original engine to this chassis along with its original super
charger. The Certification Number for Cord #31700H is 146 according
to the information provided to us by the ACD Club. This Classic is
ready for any Concours or Classic Car Club of America Caravan
anywhere.
