Description
Designed by Gordon Buehrig, the Cord 810/812 was introduced in 1936 and features semi-unibody construction with a front subframe to support the engine, transmission, and front suspension. The Custom Beverly was available in 1937 and rides on an extended 132″ wheelbase. It features a bustle-back trunk, which increased available luggage space.
This example is said to have been repainted in its current gray under Mr. Baker’s ownership. Features include pontoon fenders, pop-up headlights, and a spilt rear window.…
Designed by Gordon Buehrig, the Cord 810/812 was introduced in 1936 and features semi-unibody construction with a front subframe to support the engine, transmission, and front suspension. The Custom Beverly was available in 1937 and rides on an extended 132″ wheelbase. It features a bustle-back trunk, which increased available luggage space.
This example is said to have been repainted in its current gray under Mr. Baker’s ownership. Features include pontoon fenders, pop-up headlights, and a spilt rear window. The model can also be differentiated by its eight hood louvers, compared to seven on standard 810/812s. Cracks in the paint are noted around the right headlight cover.
The body-color 16″ steel wheels wear chrome covers and are mounted with whitewall tires. The car features an independent front suspension with trailing arms and rear leaf springs. Hydraulic drum brakes are fitted at all four corners.
The cabin features front and rear benches trimmed in blue leather with matching door panels, blue carpets, and a blue-painted dash. Equipment includes fold-down center armrests, a rear ashtray, a dash-mounted rearview mirror. The radio is inoperable, and the dashboard lights are said to work intermittently.
The gray three-spoke steering wheel fronts the Bendix gear preselector mounted on the right side of the steering column. Instrumentation set in the engine-turned panel includes a 120-mph speedometer, a 5k-rpm tachometer, oil pressure and water temperature gauges, and an ammeter. Just under 15k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer, 500 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The replacement 288ci Lycoming V8 was rated at 125 horsepower when new and features three main bearings and aluminum cylinder heads. The engine is believed to have been rebuilt and installed in the 1960s by marque specialist Ed Harris, who owned the car at the time according to the seller. Fresh fluids were added in 2021.
Power is sent to the front wheels via a vacuum-operated four-speed transaxle that was originally built by the Detroit Gear and Machine Company.
ACD Club certification was issued to a previous owner, and additional photos of records from the history file can be seen in the gallery. The car is titled in Mississippi by a combination of its model name and serial number.
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