1936 Cord 810 Phaeton will be offered for sale in one of the featured lots at RM Sotheby’s upcoming sale, “Auburn Spring,” which will take place from May 29 through June 1, 2019, in Auburn, Indiana. The pre-auction estimate of the present car is $150,000 - $160,000 and it comes with chassis number 2301 H. “When the ‘new Cord’ made its debut at the New York Auto Show in November 1935, it turned the automotive world on its ear. Onlookers reportedly stood on the roofs of other cars just to catch a glimpse of Gordon Buehrig’s advanced ‘new, original, and ornamental design for an automobile,’ with its aerodynamic ‘coffin nose’ louvered hood lacking a traditional radiator shell; its ‘step-down’ floor; its unitary body construction; its hidden door hinges; its pop-up headlamps; and its total lack of running boards. Underneath was no less innovative, with a Lycoming V-8 running the front wheels through a four-speed, electrically shifted pre-selector transmission, which was operated by a ‘key’ off the steering column; essentially, it was an H-pattern gear shift in miniature,” states the auction house. The 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton has been previously owned by noted Cord expert George Earsman and it is only four owners from new. The present car is a stunning and fully restored example. RM Sotheby’s adds on the close details of the present car in their auction release and states, “The 810 phaeton offered here is a particularly desirable example. The consignor notes that the car was purchased new in 1937 and was driven regularly before being put into long-term storage in 1958. Noted Cord expert George Earsman, a former president of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, discovered the car as a ‘barn find,’ purchased it, and began a complete and documented restoration in 1994, with many original parts and all of the original sheet metal being utilized. The consignor’s father then purchased the car, showing and enjoying the car often before passing away earlier this year. Speaking to the high-quality of the work completed, the car remains in exceptional condition to this day. Iconic Cigarette Cream livery combined with truly stunning black leather interior makes for a dramatic presentation, especially when combined with the factory chromed artillery wheels and wide whitewall tires. Plush tan carpeting and a matching brown soft top complete the classic look.” https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin   Read more