Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 30
August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$45,000 - $50,000
Offered by an Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Club memberDesirable
upmarket Beverly model with original engineIvory with rare optional
Maroon "Beverly pattern" pleated leather interior125-hp, 288.6-cu.
in. V-8 engine and four-speed pre-selector manual transmissionAn
excellent entry-level Cord for the ACD enthusiastClassic Car Club
of America (CCCA) Full Classic
The Cord sedans were offered in two trim levels, the entry-level
Westchester, with flat broadcloth upholstery, and the Beverly, with
pleated broadcloth seats and center armrests. Offered here is one
of the particularly rare 812 Beverly models, a late-production
example with its original engine, featuring a fuel pump in the same
position as for the supercharged cars.
Its current owner, an Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Club member, has
reconditioned it for driving, including tuning the shifting
mechanism, adding a vacuum reservoir to maintain constant vacuum
pressure, repairs to the exhaust manifold, reconditioning what is
believed to be the original radiator, completely rebuilding the
brakes, and fitting correct hubcaps. Some small modifications from
"stock" were made by a previous owner, including non-original
taillights and a push-button starter. The car retains its original
engine and the rare factory-optional pleated leather interior, with
original leather still on the backseat.
This is an excellent driver-quality Cord, for the owner seeking
entry into these fabulous, innovative machines.To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
