The 810 was E.L.

Cord’s second attempt at a front-wheel-drive automobile.

Its engine was a V-8, also by Lycoming, but a four-speed, electrically shifted, pre-selector transmission was used.

The body, designed by Gordon Buehrig, was a thing of beauty; such features as a “step-down” floor, unitary construction, hidden door hinges, and a total lack of running boards were all previously unheard of.

The car’s reception at the November 1935 New York Auto Show was enthusiastic, with onlookers reportedly standing on the roofs of other cars just to catch a glimpse, and the orders poured in.

The 810 Phaeton offered here has been part of the Duane Sell Collection for many years.

It wears the factory Auburn-Cord color of Rich Maroon, and is equipped with bumper guards and wide whitewall tires, as well as the desirable side exhaust later introduced for the 812 models, adding a distinctive sporty flair.

The interior sports rich dark leather upholstery, overseen by a black convertible top, and...