Vehicle Description
1936 Cord Westchester We offer here a fineexample of a barn-find of
one of the most sought after vehicles from the era ofthe elegant
classics. The new Cord premiered in 1936 with its updated
designfeaturing rounded body panels, "coffin" hood, and absent
running-boards, all inthe name of improved aerodynamics. Powered by
a 289 CID V8 Lycoming engine withaluminum heads and downdraft
Stromberg carburation, this naturally aspiratedmotor put out 125
horsepower and was a huge stride ahead of its time. An
earlyancestor of today's front wheel drive cars, the Cord also
sported hide-awayheadlamps, locking fuel door and an aviation
style, machine jeweled dash jammedfull of gauges, switches and
controls. This particular vehicle was purchased byits previous
owner in 1957 out of South Dakota, stored away and added to
hisaccumulated stash of collector classics. It was retained by the
family as afavorite amongst several others while most of the
collection was liquidated byestate auction in the early 1990's.
This car has never been restored and is notwithout faults. The
vehicle runs and drives in its present condition, evenwithout
restoration. Much of this car will undoubtedly need to be restored
ifyou want it to shine like new. As you can see from the pictures,
this true barnfind has survived remarkably well, including the
original paint and interior.More important than its nice condition
is the fact that the car is nearlycomplete, so if you desire a
restored classic, all you need is some mechanicaltinkering, a bit
of body work, a few pieces of glass and a splash of new paint.No
one piloting this American built luxury car along the roads and
highways canescape the stares and thumbs-up attention this fine
example of one of the mostrecognizable and timeless classics
receives.
