Today the 1937 Cord 810/812 still looks fresh, interesting, creative and elegant. Imagine how impressive it was over seventy years ago when it was new. There was, literally, nothing else on the market like it. Only the Chrysler Airflows came close to being as imaginative and aerodynamically effective as the Cord. Introduced in 1937 the 812 Cord supercharged version of its Lycoming-built V8 engine with 170 horsepower, 45 more than the unblown engine.
Only a very few Cord 810/812s were the attractive, sporting and practical Phaeton, coachwork that has become especially appreciated by today's collectors for its mix of style, top-down enjoyment and the practicality of room for four friends. Carefully redone in every detail to show car condition, this 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton is gorgeous. Finished in Dark Blue metallic with Blue leather upholstery and a Dark Blue cloth top, it is one of the most desirable cars of the classic era and is recognized by the Classic Car Club of America as a "Full Classic" making it eligible for all of that club's enjoyable and prestigious events. The car has also been certified by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg club as a Category 1 car.
This is a superb supercharged Cord 812 Phaeton that has been restored and maintained to the highest standards, and is ready for the show field, or the open road.
Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Cord, Champion, Cameron and the Continental. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.
