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 |  | View more photos Phaeton Designer: Gordon Buehrig Chassis Num: FB1703 |
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.
 |  | View more photos Sedanca de Ville Coachwork: Derham Designer: Gordon Buehrig |
The car is powered by a 288.6 cubic-inch Lycoming V8 engine developing 125 horsepower. It rides on a 125-inch wheelbase. It has a Bendix pre-selector transmission coupled with front-wheel drive.
|  | View more photos Beverly Designer: Gordon Buehrig |
This vehicle is a 1936 Cord 812 Beverly and is owned by the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum. The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum is located in Auburn, Indiana in the company's magnificent block long art-deco showroom.
 |  | View more photos Phaeton Designer: Gordon Buehrig |
This example has been shown at Meadow Brook and Pebble Beach. It is an Auburn-Cord Duesenberg Club 1st Junior and 2nd Senior on two occasions. It is seen here at the 2007 Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance.
 | Westchester Sedan Designer: Gordon Buehrig Chassis Num: 2307A |
This example is finished in ivory color and has traveled 64,865 miles during its lifetime. Several years ago, it was treated to a complete restoration and has been maintained with several extensive cosmetic refurbishing since that time. Most of its chrome, glass, and rubber are new. The interior is white-trimmed burgundy and mounted on all four corners are period-correct Firestone wide whitewall tires.
In 2008 this Cord 810 Westchester Sedan was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000. The car was offered without reserve. The estimates proved to be accurate and the car was sold for a high bid of $60,500 including buyer's premium.
| | View more photos Westchester Sedan Designer: Gordon Buehrig |
| | View more photos Cabriolets Designer: Gordon Buehrig |
The artistic styling included a coffin-nose, pontoon fenders (sans running boards), retractable headlights, rear hinged doors and an art-deco dashboard. There were four different designs - 2 coupes and 2 convertibles. The coupes were called Westchester's and Beverely's while the convertibles were four-seater Phaetons and the rare two-seater Cabriolets such as this example.
The price when new was $3,100 and only 205 Cabriolets were built in their two year period of production. This car is powered by a Lycoming L-Head V8 with a 288 cubic-inch 125 horsepower engine and an electric vacuum operated pre-select 4-speed shifter.
The 810 caused quite a stir at the 1936 New York Auto Show, and the design of the 810 remains one of the most distinctive of the 20th century. In 1996, American Heritage Magazine called the 810 'The Single Most Beautiful American Car.'
The Cord was owned by Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg. Thus their similarities in vehicle design. These three firms also owned the Lycoming engine manufacturing company. This company supplied the 289 cubic-inch V8 engine that gave this vehicle life. The engine was rated at 125 horsepower, with the supercharger the horsepower increased to 170 bhp. The 125hp engine was capable of 90 miles-per-hour with a zero-to-sixty rating of about 20 seconds. A four-speed pre-selector was used, and the wheels were fitted with drum brakes.
The Gordon Beuhrig design is very classic, clean and inspired by aviation. The hood was called the 'Coffin Nose' look for obvious reasons. The hood, when opened, would open upwards. The windshield was split in the middle and was small in comparison to other vehicles. This was due to the room needed by the massive V8. The front had a chrome bumper and a wrap-around grill. Two lights were attached to the bumper and two retractable lights were hidden in the front wheel covers.
Production began for the Cords in 1936 and sales were steady. However, the company itself was not doing as well. The industry was very tough during that era due to many obstacles such as competition.
In 1937 the car was renamed to the 812 and included a few modifications. The 812S were supercharged and had chromed exhaust pipes attached to the side. It was too little, too late. Production ceased later that year due to company financial problems.
The Gordon Beuhrig design is very classic, clean and inspired by aviation. The hood was called the 'Coffin Nose' look for obvious reasons. The hood, when opened, would open upwards. The windshield was split in the middle and was small in comparison to other vehicles. This was due to the room needed by the massive V8. The front had a chrome bumper and a wrap-around grill. Two lights were attached to the bumper and two retractable lights were hidden in the front wheel covers.
Production began for the Cords in 1936 and sales were steady. However, the company itself was not doing as well. The industry was very tough during that era due to many obstacles such as competition.
In 1937 the car was renamed to the 812 and included a few modifications. The 812S were supercharged and had chromed exhaust pipes attached to the side. It was too little, too late. Production ceased later that year due to company financial problems.
1936 Cord 810 |
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| Year | 1936 |
| Make | Cord |
| Model | 810 |
| Body Style | Phaeton |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Body / Chassis | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series | 1936 - 1939 |
| Body Designer | Gordon Buehrig |
| Coach Work | Derham |
| Price | $2,195.00 |
| Weight | 3815 lbs | 1730.5 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Introduced At | 1935 New York Auto Show |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 2307A |
| Chassis Number | FB1703 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 20 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 93.2 mph Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 288.60 cv | |
| Valves | 16 valves. 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Horsepower | 125.00 BHP (92 KW) @ 3500.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 30.5 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| Compression Ratio | 6.50:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Final Drive | 4.30:1 |
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