1936 Cord 810

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Convertible Phaeton Sedan Designer: Gordon Buehrig Chassis Num: FB1703   Sold for $154,000 at 2006 RM Auctions. Designed by the legendary car designer Gordon Buehrig, the Cord 810 created a sensation when it debuted at the 1935 New York Auto Show. Also known as the Baby Duesenberg, it was Cord's attempt to market a car priced between the Auburn and the Duesenberg. This model, the 810 Phaeton, sold new for $2,195, a considerable amount of money in 1936. Sadly, Cord's finances couldn't match Buehrig's incredible design and the 810/812 Cord lasted only two years. In 1937, the ACD Automobile Company went out of business, yet another casualty of the Great Depression. Today, the Cord 810/812 is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built and was honored by the Museum of Modern Art, which named the 810 Cord as one of the 10 most significant cars of the 20th century. This beautifully restored example is one of a few 810 Phaetons still in existence and has won many awards over the years.

Auction Sales Information
Auction	RM Auctions at Meadow Brook
Estimated Value:	$140,000-$180,000
Sale Price	$154,000

Event	Group
RM Auctions at Meadow Brook	1935-1939