Cord 812 SC Phaeton, 1937 information

Technical data

V8 engine (Lycoming)
Cylinder capacity: 4729 cc.
Schwitzer-Cummins super charger
Capacity: 190 bhp. at 4200 rpm.
Torque: 350 Nm at 2800
Top speed: 170 km/h.
Brakes: hydraulic drum brakes all round
Gearbox: 4-speed manual with Bendix pre-selector
Weight: 1656 kg.

Information

Cord 812 SC Phaeton, 1937. Colour red with a black leather interior and a black hood. Chassis number 32210H, engine number FC2919, matching numbers. This extremely beautiful and very scarce Cord 812 is one of the 99 super charged Phaetons which were ever built. This stunning Gordon Buehrig design features the unique 'coffin nose' with alligator bonnet and wrap around grille. Manually retractable head lights and minimalist details compliment the purity of the fluent designed Phaeton bodywork. The interior features a wonderful Aircraft style dashboard. This Cord 812 SC is in very good condition throughout and the car shows all original details. The automobile was sold new in the USA and was imported to the Netherlands in the year 1997. The driving experience of this front wheel drive automobile is magnificent. The supercharged Cord is fast for a prewar automobile. The V8 engine runs very smooth and at higher revs you hear and feel the additional power of the supercharger being served... just fantastic! Operation and handling are very good and clear considering it is a pre war automobile. This important piece of American automobile history is highly collectible and a sound investment. A unique car to drive and to own, for more information please contact us.

This classic car was sold to Russia
by Lex Classics.

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