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49-Years-Family-Owned 1936 Cord 810 Westchester

United States • 13 Aug 2022

Vehicle Details

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This 1936 Cord 810 Westchester, family-owned for 49 years, has a unique history, including initial ownership by actor Joseph Schildkraut. It features a Lycoming V8 engine, front-wheel drive, and a preselector transaxle, but has some cosmetic and mechanical issues that need attention.

Condition

6

The car exhibits some cosmetic imperfections, such as cracking ahead of the right front wheel and crazing on the dash and glovebox doors. The tires are older, and the seller recommends replacing the wheel and master cylinder rubber cups. Additionally, there is weeping noted at the half shaft outer felt seals and at the transaxle.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1706A

Odometer:

55,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 289ci Lycoming V8 Four-Speed Preselector Transaxle Front-Wheel Drive Black Paint Black Upholstery Front Seat Reupholstered in Leather Independent Front Suspension Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Pop-Up Headlights Fastback Rear Profile PerTronix Electronic Ignition Letter From ACD Club's Ron Irwin
This 1936 Cord 810 Westchester is said to have been purchased new by Oscar-winning actor Joseph Schildkraut and changed hands three times in California in the 1960s and 70s before being purchased by the seller’s father in 1973.

The seller took ownership of the car upon his father’s passing in 2003, after which it remained parked in the showroom of the family’s business with occasional use in charity events and photo opportunities until being returned to service approximately five months ago.

Finished in black over black upholstery, it is powered by a 289ci Lycoming V8 that drives the front wheels via a vacuum-operated four-speed preselector transaxle.

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