Vehicle Description
CMC is pleased to this stunning 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton Convertible.
Approximately 600 were built and very few remain today. Please give
this one careful consideration as this is an amazing example.
'THE SINGLE MOST BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN CAR'
The Cord was produced by the Cord Automobile division of the Auburn
Automobile Company in 1936 and 1937. It was the first
American-designed and built front wheel drive car with independent
front suspension. Both year models were the first to offer hidden
headlights, steering wheel horn rim [a safety feature], covered
locking gas filler and many more unique features.
The design of the Cord 810/812 remains one of the most distinctive
of the 20th Century. In 1996, American Heritage Magazine proclaimed
the Cord 810 sedan 'The Single Most Beautiful American Car'.
Designed by the celebrated designer Gordon Buehrig, it was one of
eight cars chosen for the Museum of Modern Art's [MOMA] 'Eight
Automobiles' exhibition in 1951.
Despite springing from the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg company's desire
to create a lower-cost "Baby Duesenberg," the striking 1937 Cord
812 was more than a bridge model-it was a landmark of American
automotive design. Contemporary reviewers raved over the 810/812,
saying "For sheer taste, for functional correctness, and for
beauty, the Cord is the best design the American industry has ever
produced."
An industry first - America's first front wheel drive, L-29, based
on the Miller patent
An industry first - Hidden headlamps (a world-first),
An industry first - The famous louvered 'coffin-nose hood'
[wraparound grille]
An industry first - Steering wheel horn ring, patented,
An industry first - Locking covered gas cap,
An industry first - Exterior concealed filler for coolant,
An industry first - Exterior concealed filler for engine oil,
An industry first - Push button engine oil gage which doubled as
the gas gage
An industry first - Engine-turned dashboard, complete
instrumentation, including tachometer, and radio
An industry first - Rear-hinged hood,
An industry first - Elimination of the era-essential running
boards,
An industry first - Hidden door hinges,
An industry first - A 'step-down' floor,
An industry first - Unibody construction,
The Phaeton Sedan had roll-down rear quarter windows, another Cord
first for an American production model
All-steel body, built by Central Manufacturing Co.
Independent front suspension
Purchased from a collector in Pennsylvania, this car was in a
private collection for a number of years. The car is an incredible
original example that was restored throughout the years. The car
has been restored some years back yet retaining a lot of its
originality. The paint shows well with great presentation. The
chrome and bright work is clean. Glass appears to be original, and
is very clear and crisp. The interior was redone at time of the
restoration and is very clean. The dash and timeless engine turned
aluminum is very clean. All gauges are functioning well.
Mechanically, The correct Flat Head 8 engine turns on immediately
and has a harmonious muscle car tone. The 4 Speed transmission
operates well and shifts into gears well. The clutch is smooth and
brakes are very true. The car is very modern for the generation,
and sounds very muscular. The car is an absolute blast to drive.
This example is very well sorted classic car that operates and
performs very well.
The body and undercarriage is very solid. The underside is clean
and well maintained . The trunk compartment has red carpet to match
the interior. The car has a full spare mounted on a WWW tire. The
engine bay has been restored and has an excellent presentation.
This car has the original body and original vin plate. The vin
plate and body plate has never been removed from the car.
If you are in the market for a special investment grade classic
car, this Cord is one to consider. We have this 810 priced well
under market value as we ready to sell this special ride. Please
feel free to give us a call so we can give you virtual test drive
of this classic.
Financing available at very low rates!
Contact CMC today. Let us help you with the car of your dreams.
Carolina Muscle Cars Inc,
301 S. Wall Street
Benson, NC 27504
919-701-1070
