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The second generation Cord automobile was introduced in 1936 as the Model 810, penned by the famous designer Gordon Buehrig. The 810 was front-wheel-drive as was the earlier Cord L29 had been. The front-wheel-drive allowed a much lower body position, eliminating running boards. The 1937 Cords were named 812, and another option, a supercharged engine, was offered and designated 812C.
The 812 was the third model from Cord to feature front-wheel-drive. The L-29 introduced front-wheel-drive in 1929, beating Ruxton by a few months. The 810 was introduced in 1936. The 1937 Cord 812 differed from the 810 primarily due to the supercharged engine, which increased the horsepower from 125 to 170.
Gordon Buehrig included many innovative features in the design. These include exposed chrome exhaust pipes, hidden headlights, and door hinges, as well as an aircraft-inspired instrument panel. The New York Museum of Modern Art named the Cord 810/812 one of the ten most significant cars of the 20th century.
This vehicle was purchased by Albert Nagele of Wilmette, IL, in the early 1980s and went through an extensive frame-off restoration with incredible attention to original detail. After numerous awards, Nagele sold the vehicle to the Petersen Automotive museum.
In 1991, it won Best Cord and Best of Show at the Auburn/Cord/Duesenberg Festival. It also won First Senior 810/812 Cord at the 2013 ACD Festival. At Pebble Beach in 2002, the car won First in Class.
The current owner purchased the vehicle in March 2013 and began a process of detailing it back to show condition.
The 812 was the third model from Cord to feature front-wheel-drive. The L-29 introduced front-wheel-drive in 1929, beating Ruxton by a few months. The 810 was introduced in 1936. The 1937 Cord 812 differed from the 810 primarily due to the supercharged engine, which increased the horsepower from 125 to 170.
Gordon Buehrig included many innovative features in the design. These include exposed chrome exhaust pipes, hidden headlights, and door hinges, as well as an aircraft-inspired instrument panel. The New York Museum of Modern Art named the Cord 810/812 one of the ten most significant cars of the 20th century.
This vehicle was purchased by Albert Nagele of Wilmette, IL, in the early 1980s and went through an extensive frame-off restoration with incredible attention to original detail. After numerous awards, Nagele sold the vehicle to the Petersen Automotive museum.
In 1991, it won Best Cord and Best of Show at the Auburn/Cord/Duesenberg Festival. It also won First Senior 810/812 Cord at the 2013 ACD Festival. At Pebble Beach in 2002, the car won First in Class.
The current owner purchased the vehicle in March 2013 and began a process of detailing it back to show condition.
No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.
1937 Cord 812 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cord 812
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
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 Custom Beverly Chassis#: 310242 S Sold for USD$74,250 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
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 Phaeton Chassis#: 8121930 Sold for USD$98,000 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1937 Cord 812 SC Phaeton Chassis#: 31613H Sold for USD$257,600 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 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 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 | |
1937 Cord 812 SC Phaeton Chassis#: FC2682 Sold for USD$154,000 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton Chassis#: 32370H Sold for USD$170,500 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1937 Cord 812 Westchester Sedan Chassis#: FB1427 Sold for USD$71,500 2021 Mecum : Monterey |
Cord 812s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Cord 812's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1937 Cord 812 SC Phaeton | 32194H | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |||
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe | 32317f | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $140,000 | $250,000 | $325,000 |
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe | 32317f | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $200,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 |
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe | 32317F | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $250,000 | ||
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe | 32317F | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $240,000 | ||
1937 Cord 812 SC Phaeton | 31613H | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |||
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe | 32317F | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |||
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton | 812 31918 H | 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $170,000 | $190,000 | |
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman Convertible Coupe | 32317F | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $250,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 |
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton | 1155H | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $140,000 | $150,000 | |
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton | 633 | 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | $160,000 | $200,000 | |
1937 CORD 812 SPORTSMAN CONVERTIBLE COUPE | 812 1256 F | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton | 812 31415 H | 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton | 812 32269 H | 2018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum | $220,000 | $260,000 | |
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton | 1194 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Sportsman | 31631F | 2018 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 Phaeton | 812 1155 H | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $165,000 | $185,000 | |
1937 Cord 812 Westchester Sedan | 1471A | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $55,000 | ||
1937 Cord 812 Beverly 4dr Sedan | 1704A | 2017 Motostalgia : Amelia Island | $65,000 | $90,000 | |
1937 Cord 812 Convertible Phaeton | FB1997 | 2017 Motostalgia : Amelia Island | $165,000 | $200,000 | |
1937 Cord 812 SC Sportsman Convertible Coupe | 8121163F | 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
1937 Cord 812 Sportsman | 8121163F | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $120,000 | ||
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton | 1339H | 2016 The Finest : Aspen | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
1937 CORD 812 SUPERCHARGED SPORTSMAN | 31631F | 2015 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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