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£266,291 (Est: £339,750 - £490,750)
Baby Duesenberg" Prototype, E.L. Cord's Personal Car 1936 Cord Experimental Limousine
United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 88
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This is a rare 1936 Cord Experimental Limousine prototype, once E.L. Cord's personal car and verified by his family. It has been meticulously restored by the prestigious Harrah's Automobile Collection and is thoroughly documented, making it a significant piece of automotive history.
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The car was restored in the renowned Harrah's Automobile Collection shop to high standards in 1970, is resplendent in maroon paint and subtle beige cloth upholstery, and has original interior details confirmed in Harrah's files. While not explicitly stated as 'pristine' or 'outstanding', the extensive restoration, verification of provenance, and preservation suggest excellent condition with minimal to no signs of wear since restoration.
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288.6ci L-Head Supercharged V-8 2-Barrel Carburetor, Schwitzer-Cummins Supercharger 170bhp at 4,200rpm Four-Speed Preselector Manual Transmission Front Wheel Drive Transverse Leaf Spring Independent Front Suspension, Leaf Spring Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes * Provenance verified by Errett Lobban Cord and his son, Charlie * One of only five or six prototypes built * Used by the Cord family in Chicago and Beverly Hills from 1936-1940 * Restored in the renowned Harrah's Automobile Collection shop * A unique artifact of American industry and automobile history * Thoroughly and comprehensively documented THE "BABY DUESENBERG" 1936 CORD Despite the Great Depression, in full swing in the mid-Thirties, Errett Lobban Cord's automobile empire (Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg and Lycoming engines) perceived a need for a "Baby Duesenberg".
It would be powered by a tuned version of the 160hp Lycoming-built Auburn V-12, making it a car of exceptional performance that would slot neatly betw...
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