Choosing an appropriate candidate for a project build can be challenging, especially for enthusiasts who march to the beat of a different drummer. A custom or hot rod often provides the best solution, but there is still a danger… more»
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Aug 27, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Coveted and Complicated: 1937 Cord Beverly Sedan
In the hierarchy of collectible automobiles, few makes are more revered than Cord. Part of the fabled Auburn Automobile Company, Cord was the automaker’s technology leader with such innovations as front-wheel drive and hidden headlights. Decades later, every single… more»
Sep 28, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Ahead of Its Time: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester
The 1936-37 Cords were advanced for their time. The 810/812 were the first domestic, mass-produced automobiles offered with front-wheel drive. Their styling was unique, and plans were to build as many as 1,000 of these a month, but the… more»
Jul 3, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
9 Elegant Classics! Tony Vincent Estate Collection
When you run across an auto auction being hosted by Gooding & Company, it’s a good sign that something really special is going on there. G&C has not quite been in business for 20 years but they’ve already sold… more»
Jun 19, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1969 SAMCO Cord Warrior with a 440 V8
There’s no denying that the original, but short-lived, Cord 810/812 automobile would be on the first ballot of nominees of any Automotive Styling and Innovation Museum. The sleek European styling alone from designer Gordon Buehrig was a big leap… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
V8 Powered Custom 1941 Graham Hollywood
This is not a Cord. It looks like a Cord, it’s made with Cord tooling, but it’s not a Cord. After the death of the 810/812 and subsequent liquidation of Cord’s assets, through a series of business deals, the… more»
Mar 11, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Replicord? 1937 Cord 812 Kit
A Cord 810 or 812 would be an exceptional find! Shortlived as they were (’36-’37), they were way ahead of their time – probably too far ahead. So, if such a thing floats your boat but you can’t find,… more»
Dec 19, 2021 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Project or Parts? 1937 Cord 812 Westchester
We don’t often see examples of the 1937 Cord 812 cross our desks here at Barn Finds, but to have two appear in quick succession is a rare treat. I recently had the privilege of covering another 1937 Cord… more»
Dec 14, 2021 • For Sale • 42 Comments
9k Original Miles? 1937 Cord 812 Berline Sedan
It only takes a quick glimpse of the coffin-like hood and concealed headlamps to confirm we are looking at a mid-1930s Cord. The car in question is a 1937 Cord 812. Already a relatively rare car, this one takes… more»
Dec 11, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester Sedan
When Cord unveiled its 810 model at the New York Auto Show in November of 1935, it caused a sensation. The company was inundated with orders and committed to commence deliveries by Christmas. In their defense, they didn’t specify… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Estate Find: 1930 Cord L29
When a seller lists a classic car for sale, and it receives forty-two bids in a few days, you can be pretty sure that people like what they see. That is the case with this 1930 Cord L29. It’s… more»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Innovative Beauty: 1937 Cord 812 Westchester Sedan
Cord is a terribly underrated company. Their L-29 is achingly gorgeous, and in this writer’s humble opinion, is one of the most beautiful cars to come out of the United States. Cords, as their signature, were front-wheel drive, which… more»
Jan 27, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 Of 400 Built: 1969 Samco Cord Warrior 440
When it comes to certain makes and models, it’s practically guaranteed that replicas will be made at some point. The car in question is simply so coveted, so exotic that there’s no way limiting its production to the scarce… more»
Nov 21, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1-Of-97: 1966 Cord Sportsman 8/10
For a brief time in the 1960s, there was an attempt to bring the storied Cord 810/812 back to life. It wasn’t the effort of some major corporate executives, but an individual who pulled in resources from all over… more»
Oct 30, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Custom Coffin Nose! Caddy Powered 1936 Cord
This 1936 Cord Model 810 is motivated by a Cadillac flathead and dressed in vintage Edmunds speed equipment. Seen wearing an older 50’s repaint with a custom tuck and roll interior, filled cowl vents and sporting suicide doors, and… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Estate Find: 1937 Cord 812 Beverly Sedan
When an automotive high-flyer comes crashing back to Planet Earth, pilot error is usually the culprit. This can take many forms, but Cord was a company that managed to do the job better than most. Today, the company is… more»
