1936 Cord 810

1936 Cord 810 Westchester The 1936 Cord is counted as the most striking and innovative car of its time. Cord was the first mass production auto offered with front wheel drive and the elimination of the rear drive train allowed the car to be so low, running boards were unnecessary. It also featured an alligator style hood hinged at the rear, coffin front end styling, concealed door hinges, and teardrop shaped fenders. The disappearing headlights are individually raised and lowered by hand cranks located on the dash in front of the driver and passenger. When it was unveiled at the New York Auto Show in November 1935, this car caused a sensation. Thx heritagemuseum For consignment, a 1936 Cord 810 Westchester showing 91,983 miles which are not actual. This shell is a project car. Less than 3,000 Cord 810s were produced so even in barn find condition its a rare find. This was a 4 door made into a 2 door according to our consignor. Exterior Primer gray and light green cover the body which lacks windows, hardware, (except for door handles), and trim of any kind. The epic grille is huge and wraps around the entire front all the way back to the doors and the massive pontoon fenders are legendary, the shape is one of a kind. The body has filler, rust, welded sections, flaking paint, and lead fill. It has a mix of tires and wheels, including a truck tire on the left rear, but it does roll and thats important! Interior A gutted shell, but the steering wheel is salvageable and the dash, easily the highlight of the car, is original and mostly intact with a decorative spun metal plate and aquamarine accent. The rest of the interior will need to be completely rebuilt. Undercarriage Our consignor states a Mopar front and 10 bolt rear end have been installed. Leaf springs are out back and coil springs in front where the consignor says is set up for a small block Chevrolet V8 . We see your wheels turning, and youre not thinking about rebuilding it to Cord specs. Youre thinking crate motor, tubbed rear, maybe a 671 poking through the coffin? Dont let us put thoughts in your head, your imagination is already running wild. Pull the cord and dont hesitate to make an offer on this car! Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!