To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVEEstimate:
$130,000 - $160,000
- An iconic Gordon Buehrig design
- Older restoration in exciting colors
- Powered by the optional supercharged engine
- Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic
Sometimes known as the "Baby Duesenberg" and produced only for 1936
and 1937, the innovative "coffin nose" Cord remains an undisputed
collector favorite today. Conceived as the modern successor to the
groundbreaking and handsome but short-lived Cord L-29, the later
810/812 series exemplified E. L. Cord's proven formula for sales
success: a combination of cutting-edge, streamlined styling,
quality engineering, and high performance, all at a surprisingly
reasonable price point.
The 812 phaeton offered here is believed to be an early-production
car, actually a leftover 1936 810 which was renumbered to be sold
for the 1937 model year. According to Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club
records, it was assigned the current serial number during
restoration some years ago and was originally powered by a
non-supercharged "FB" engine. Some years later the car, now with a
factory-supercharged "FC" engine and its distinctive side exhaust
mounted, was sold to the current owner from the estate of Tom Lutzi
of Emerald, Nebraska, in August 2004.
Following acquisition the car underwent a restoration, with the
paint and bodywork finished by a local shop in Omaha, Nebraska, and
the transmission, heads, radiator, and mechanical work by Arbor
Garage; Tom Sewell supplied the interior. The carburetor and water
pump were both rebuilt by the late Henry Portz, a well-regarded
Cord specialist in Arroyo Grande, California.
Overall the car is in good driver-quality condition in an
eye-catching red over a tan leather interior and would be welcomed
to any number of ACD Club events.To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/fl20.
