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1937 Cord 812 Sportsman

  • Chassis Number: 812 1163 F
  • Engine Number: FC 2133
This Cord Cabriolet has been part of the Malcolm Pray collection since 2001, when it was acquired from Carlos Dominguez, of Palm City, Florida. Earlier owners are known to have included the Blackhawk Collection. This Cabriolet was a 1936 model that remained leftover in dealer stock at the end of the year, so it was renumbered as a 1937 by the factory. The car was originally built with a normally aspirated engine, and that the present supercharged engine, FC 2133, was installed later in life.

Mr. Pray treated the car to significant cosmetic and mechanical work, which was performed by the Pray Body Shop, and the most recent of which was completed in 2012. The indicated mileage of 999 is believed to have been covered since restoration.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014

2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000 
Lot was not sold

2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $300,000 
Sale Price :
USD $220,000

1937 Cord 812 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Cord 812

(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton
Chassis#: FC 2633
Sold for USD$159,500
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Cabriolet
Chassis#: 812 2036 F
Sold for USD$61,600
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1937 Cord 812 Custom Beverly
Chassis#: 9180
Sold for USD$59,400
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton
Chassis#: 2173H
Sold for USD$100,800
  2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
 
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton
Chassis#: 1494h
Sold for USD$121,000
  2024 Mecum : Glendale
 
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Cabriolet
Chassis#: 1507
Sold for USD$151,200
  2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami
1937 Cord 812 image  1937 Cord 812 image  
1937 Cord 812 Custom Beverly
Chassis#: 310242 S
Sold for USD$74,250
  2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1937 Cord 812 image  1937 Cord 812 image  
1937 Cord 812 SC 'Sportsman' Cabriolet
Sold for USD$395,500
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged 'Sportsman' Cabriolet
Chassis#: 812 31655 F
Sold for USD$168,000
  2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
 
1937 CORD 812 WESTCHESTER SEDAN
Chassis#: FB1855
Sold for USD$28,600
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1937 CORD WESTCHESTER
Chassis#: 1743A
Sold for USD$82,500
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1937 CORD 812 S/C CABRIOLET 'SPORTSMAN'
Chassis#: 31950 F
Sold for USD$412,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
1937 Cord 812 image  1937 Cord 812 image  
1937 Cord 812 SC Phaeton
Chassis#: 31613H
Sold for USD$257,600
  2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton
Chassis#: 8121930
Sold for USD$98,000
  2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1937 CORD 812 S/C CABRIOLET 'SPORTSMAN'
Chassis#: 31867F
Sold for USD$467,000
  2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1937 Cord 812 image  1937 Cord 812 image  
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton
Sold for USD$80,300
  2022 Mecum Indy
 
1937 Cord 812 'Sportsman' Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: FB1459
Sold for USD$192,950
  2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction
 
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Cabriolet
Chassis#: 31940F
Sold for USD$184,800
  2022 RM Sothebys : Arizona
1937 Cord 812 image  1937 Cord 812 image  
1937 CORD 812 SUPERCHARGED PHAETON
Chassis#: 81231415H
Sold for USD$201,600
  2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1937 CORD 812 WESTCHESTER SEDAN CUSTOM
Chassis#: 82893
Sold for USD$275,000
  2022 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Geared Online
 

Cord 812s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1937 Cord 812's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1937 Cord 812 SC Phaeton32194H2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction   
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe32317f2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey$140,000$250,000$325,000
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe32317f2023 Mecum : Indy$200,000$200,000$300,000
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe32317F2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$250,000  
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe32317F2022 Mecum : Monterey$240,000  
1937 Cord 812 SC Phaeton31613H2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona   
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe32317F2022 Mecum : Kissimmee   
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton812 31918 H2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey $170,000$190,000
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe32317F2021 Mecum : Monterey$250,000$275,000$325,000
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton1155H2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online $140,000$150,000
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton6332020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona $160,000$200,000
1937 CORD 812 SPORTSMAN CONVERTIBLE COUPE812 1256 F2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction   
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton812 31415 H2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction $125,000$150,000
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton812 32269 H2018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum $220,000$260,000
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton11942018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman31631F2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale $175,000$250,000
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton 2017 GAA : November$110,000  
1937 Cord 812 Beverly Sedan 2017 Collector Car Toronto Fall Classic$65,000  
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton812 1155 H2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall $165,000$185,000
1937 Cord 812 Westchester Sedan1471A2017 Mecum : Monterey$55,000  
1937 Cord 812 Beverly 4dr Sedan1704A2017 Motostalgia : Amelia Island $65,000$90,000
1937 Cord 812 Convertible PhaetonFB19972017 Motostalgia : Amelia Island $165,000$200,000
1937 Cord 812 SC Sportsman Convertible Coupe8121163F2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ $175,000$225,000
1937 Cord 812 Sportsman8121163F2016 Mecum : Monterey$120,000  
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton1339H2016 The Finest : Aspen $120,000$140,000
1937 CORD 812 SUPERCHARGED SPORTSMAN31631F2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction $1,000,000$2,000,000
1937 Cord 812 Sportsman Convertible Coupe 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall$140,000  
1937 Cord 812 Custom Beverly Sedan 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall$75,000  
1937 Cord 812 Custom Roadster 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall$62,500  

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