The vehicle is one of only 196 Cord 812 Supercharged Convertibles built.
Classic car collectors, specialists and experts know what an automotive legend this is.
The Cord brand (founded by Errett Lobban Cord) was part of the Auburn Automobile Company. The Duesenberg brand was also part of the Auburn Automobile Company.
The model 812 was the successor of the Cord 810. The vehicles were built in 1936 and 1937 and are among the rarest and most valuable collector vehicles due to their exclusivity and short construction period.
The Cord 812 revolutionised the automobile design of its time with its flat, aerodynamic construction and the distinctive radiator grille that extends deep into the side line of the vehicle.
Cord was also the first mass-produced car with folding headlights.
Invisible door hinges and the rear-hinged bonnet were not common or feasible until then.
The technical innovations of the Cord are still impressive today and were a good 20 years ahead of the competition at the time. When you drive the car, it becomes clear after a short time that it is not inferior to vehicles of the 50s in terms of performance, driveability and running culture.
During development and planning, it was also planned to market the car under the Duesenberg brand.
Dieser 812er wurde in den USA ausgeliefert, aber dann nach Argentinien exportiert. Es ist nicht bekannt wie lang sich der Wagen dort befand bzw. gefahren wurde.
There, the corduroy was discovered by its Spanish previous owner and painstakingly restored. In 2007, it was awarded second prize at the Concorso d'Eleganza / Villa d'Este.
In 2015, the car was auctioned by Bonhams in Paris and thus came to Austria.
In Austria, further investments were made in the car. The technology was completely revised and is now very reliable.
The following work was done by specialist companies in Austria:
- Complete overhaul of the gearbox (incl. all seals and diaphragms)
- Complete engine overhaul (incl. pistons, bearings, valve timing and new improved cylinder heads, the original parts are available and will be included with the vehicle).
- General refurbishment of turbo-compressor (Supercharger) incl. new internal parts, drive shaft and bevel gear
- Overhaul of the brake system
- Überholung des Fahrwerks
- Overhaul of the electrics
- Restoration of the radiator (original radiator refurbished and fitted with high-performance mesh)
- and much more.
The car is in excellent condition and is perfectly roadworthy.
There are also photos before the restoration.