Vehicle Description
1937 Cord 812 Convertible Phaeton
Designer: Gordon Beuhrig
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Estimate: $165,000 - $200,000
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Chassis Number: 1553H ���Engine Number: FB1997
(Car is titled by engine number)
Engine: Lycoming 288 cid L-head V8
2-barrel Stromberg Carburetor/125 bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission with Pre-Selector
Four Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
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Odometer: 21,935 Miles Showing
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Upgraded Front-Drive System
Beautiful Styling in Excellent Color Combo
"Full Classic" Status by CCCA
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The Model: Without a doubt, Gordon Beuhrig's fabulous design for
the 1936-37 Cords was an instant classic. It was a total departure
from everything else on the road with it "coffin-nose" design,
concealed headlamps and at the owner's request, those exhaust tubes
coming out of the side of the engine compartment. Two different
styles of open cars were offered in this line-up, a convertible
coupe and for full five passenger comfort, the convertible Phaeton.
This model was really closer related to a Victoria style
convertible as the rear windows could be removed and with the top
up, a certain aura of privacy was given. While Cord's were
assembled at the company headquarters in Auburn, Indiana, the
bodies were produced down the road in Connersville by another
company owned by E. L. Cord, Central Body. Their ability to
replicate Buehrig's design was flawless, and yet the customer could
still make custom requests that Central could fulfill.
The Car: This beautiful example has been given a full restoration
with a couple of operation up-dates to improve its reliability and
performance. One of the weak spots in the original 810/812 design
were the front axle drive U-joints. A few years ago this car
received the Richardson System, which uses CV-joints similar in
design to the reliable Oldsmobile Toronados. Aside from that this
beautiful Cord is presented in totally stock condition including
that Lycoming V8 engine and the Pre-selector transmission set-up.
Finished in Black which is deep and reflective, complimented by
sumptuous Burgundy leather seats and a tan canvas folding top. The
instrument panel is with its engine turned finish, has a full
assortment of gauges plus an original radio and heater-defroster.
This outstanding example has recently come out of a museum style
storage and is reported to be in excellent operational condition.
Considered a "Full Classic" by the CCCA, it would be welcomed at
any of their events and most welcomed in Auburn, Indiana, the car's
home town, on any Labor Day weekend.
