Vehicle Description
The Cord was originally designed as a "Baby Duesenberg." It became
a Cord when the engineers decided to use front-wheel drive to give
the car a lower silhouette. In 1937, the Cord 812 Series offered
two models on the 125-inch wheelbase and four models on the
132-inch wheelbase. Crafted in just 15 weeks, Gordon Buehrig's most
famous design was often referred to as "rolling sculpture," and
some historians say it's the most distinctive-looking American car
ever made. Since Cords were virtually custom-built by a small
company, many unique body styles were turned out for individual
customers to pull in much-needed sales. Only two model 812
convertible Phaetons with a bustle trunk like this car were built.
One of these cars is pictured in Josh B. Malk's book "Cord 810/812:
The Timeless Classic." According to Malk, the accessory trunk
provided much-needed space for luggage. This car has received a
Verification of Originality from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD)
Club and is classified as ACD category No. 1 certified original
car. This is an exceptional, rare trunk-style car with matching
numbers.
