Fun fact: I used to live in Worcester, Mass., which is a fairly ordinary New England city: old and struggling to survive, still reeling from the disappearance of manufacturing jobs all those years ago. There are some bright spots… more»
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Jun 30, 2016 • For Sale Success Stories • 6 Comments
Success Story: The 1936 Cord Has Sold!
From Dave B – Hello, we are happy to say that we sold the ’36 Cord today. We accepted an offer above our expectations. We advertised exclusively with you and were very happy with your write-up. The buyer came… more»
Jun 17, 2016 • Exclusives For Sale • 30 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1936 Cord 810 Project
UPDATE 6/28/16 – Dave just let us know that the car has sold. They received an offer above their expectations and are happy that the car will be going to a good home! From David B – This 1936… more»
Apr 27, 2016 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Find: 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton
There are very few cars as beautiful as the Cord Phaeton. As the first American designed and built front wheel drive car with independent front suspension (the 1934 Citroen Traction Avant and the Cord L-29 were the first mass… more»
Jan 30, 2016 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Coffin Hood: 1936 Cord Westchester Sedan
This Cord listed on here craigslist in Detroit is, well, sad. It’s a good thing it wasn’t crushed long ago or rusted completely into the ground in a field somewhere, but beginning in the 1950s someone began customizing it… more»
May 14, 2015 • For Sale • 4 Comments
First To FWD: 1936 Cord Westchester
Cord may have been the first American manufacturer to produce a front wheel drive car (the L-29), but I have a feeling that despite their innovations, the company is best remembered today for the styling of the 810. It… more»
Mar 26, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nice Original: 1936 Cord 810
It’s rare that you find a car this old (79 years old this year!) that’s essentially in nice “used car” condition. This example of a truly iconic design can be found in Lake Forest, Illinois and is for sale here… more»
Feb 4, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The Howard Baker Estate Auction
While I find estate sales to be a bit depressing, I always enjoy going to them. It’s not that I think I’m going to find a killer deal; I just enjoy seeing a collection of cars pulled out of… more»
Sep 22, 2012 • Stories • 4 Comments
Barn Finds At The Colorado Grand
Over the weekend we made a road trip down to Vail Colorado to take a look at all the cars that participated in the Colorado Grand this year. The event takes participants on a thousand mile journey through the… more»
Aug 14, 2012 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Bargain 1936 Cord 810 Westchester Project
If we could give any manufacture an award for being innovative at all cost, it would have to go to Cord Corporation. They put innovation before profitability and created some of America’s best looking and most innovative cars. Sadly,… more»
Jul 8, 2011 • Stories • 8 Comments
Lifelong Search: 1939 Hupmobile Senior
Reader Richard B recently sent in his story of how he found this ’39 Hupmobile Senior Six barn find. Here is Richard’s story in his own words: “I had been looking for a ’38 or ’39 Hupmobile “Senior” for… more»
