1937 CORD 812 PHAETON BUSTLEBACK

The Cord was originally designed as a Baby Duesenberg. It became a Cord when the engineers decided to use front-wheel drive to give the car a lower silhouette. In 1937 the Cord 812 Series offered two models on the 125-inch wheelbase and four models on the 132-inch wheelbase. Crafted in just 15 weeks Gordon Buehrigs most famous design was often referred to as rolling sculpture and some historians say its the most distinctive-looking American car ever made. Since Cords were virtually custom-built by a small company many unique body styles were turned out for individual customers to pull in much-needed sales. Only two model 812 convertible Phaetons with a bustle trunk like this car were built. One of these cars is pictured in Josh B. Malks book Cord 810/812: The Timeless Classic. According to Malk the accessory trunk provided much-needed space for luggage. This car has received a Verification of Originality from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Club and is classified as ACD category No. 1 certified original car. This is an exceptional rare trunk-style car with matching numbers.

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