This is a beautifully restored 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton
that has earned its ACD Category 1 Certification three times,
meaning that all the major components are original and correct.
This is a top-quality no expense spared restoration that can be
shown at any concours event worldwide. This Cord is documented with
75 years of titles, bills of sale, registrations, letters and more,
making this a wonderfully documented example. With only 217 miles
completed since restoration, this Cord is a very high point
concours quality example. By 1948, this Cord was owned by Bill B
Hopson of San Antonio, TX. On the 2nd of March 1949, it was
acquired by Captain Harry Himebaugh in San Antonio and Enid, OK.
Later that year the Cord was acquired by Arnold Becker of Monroe,
LA who then stored it for three decades. By 1980, Terry Reed
retrieved it from storage and sold it to Steve Hamilton of Jackson,
TN. Mr. Hamilton commenced the first phase of its restoration and
while it was only partly restored had it ACD certified on September
30, 1992 (C-214). The meticulous restoration was performed by
Cole's Classic and Antique Autos of Nederland, CO with mechanical
restoration performed by Allison Restoration Shop of Auburn, IN.
The Cord was certified two other times, on December 31, 2003, for
Mr. Tim Whited from Nederland, CO and on May 13, 2017, for
Mollianne Cameron of Westfield, IN. Serial No. 32194H Engine No.
FC3303 Transmission No. T-3332 Supercharger No. V553 The
restoration was completed just before setting a world record value
of $324,000 at the January 2004 Barrett-Jackson auction. The Cord
is now offered on consignment on behalf of the estate of the owner.
(See the Classic Promenade website to see the 125 photos and three
videos) The Rich Maroon livery is stunning with its perfect chrome
and stainless-steel trim. Being a concours quality restoration,
nearly everything is in excellent condition throughout. The paint
has a couple of very small touched up areas from erecting the
gorgeous tan canvas convertible top. The white walled tires are
also as new and the original correct stainless steel exhaust pipes
emanating from the engine compartment are spectacular. The interior
is also as new and in excellent concours condition. The rich tan
leather interior is soft and supple with no signs of wear. The tan
wool carpeting is also as new and looks and feels great. The
dashboard is beautiful, and the instruments look and function well.
We love the design and layout of the instruments and the engine
turned dash panel. How many cars of the 1930's featured a 150-mph
speedometer! The engine compartment and chassis are also in show
quality condition. The venerable 289 CID Lycoming engine is strong
and powerful and is enhanced by its original Schwitzer-Cummins
centrifugal supercharger with 4.5 pounds of boost. The combination
produces a massive 170 hp. The transmission is the semi-automatic
pre-select four speed transmission. The Cord runs and drives
perfectly for shows and concours, but before touring would need to
be fully lubricated and commissioned for touring (this is normal
for classics that have been used for display and shows since
restoration). On our five miles of test drives we had a wonderful
time putting the Cord through its paces. The Cord comes complete
with documentation from the 1940's through today. This is an
investment grade example that will always be treasured. We have
this Cord priced very well. The Hagerty No. 1 Value is $251,000 and
the No. 2 Value is $193,000 . This is without question closer to a
No. 1 car. For more information and details, please call or text
Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. The Cord is available for inspection at
our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp
live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping worldwide.
We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.