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Cord 812 Sportsman



Cord 812 Sportsman

Cord 812 Sportsman

Cord 812 Sportsman

Cord 812 Sportsman

Cord 812 Sportsman

1937

Engine V-8 Assembled in Auburn, IN
Bore & Stroke 3.50 x 3.75 inches Number Built 250
Displacement 289 cid Transmission 4-speed
Valves In-Head Fuel Economy 20 mpg
Horsepower 125 @ 3600 RPM Top speed 110 mph
Wheelbase 125 inches Cost new $2,585.00
Weight 3,715 lb    

1937 was the last year of production for the Cord 812. The Auburn company was bought by the Cord Corporation in 1933 and it slowly sold off pieces of the Auburn company to make a profit. In 1937 the Auburn Company was ordered to stop production of their unprofitable vehicles. However the only vehicle in production was the Cord 812, and thus the end of production car status for Cord.

The Cord itself was an extremely popular car when it was introduced. In November 1935 the Cord gather quite a bit of buzz on the show circuit and over 7,000 inquires to buy. Unfortunately the factory couldn't keep up with demand and the customer base soon disolved.

The motor in this vehicle is a Lycoming built V-8 similar to what was installed in Cadillac's of the same era. The car was designed with a centrifugal supercharger in mind that raised power out put to 170 hp and the price tag an additional $2,000.00!

On Loan from
The Bishop Collection