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Est: £226,695 - £264,478
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Cabriolet
United States • 8 Oct 2026 • Lot 237
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AI Listing Summary
A superb example of the Cord 812 Supercharged Cabriolet, celebrated for its revolutionary design and potent performance. This particular car boasts a rich history, including ownership by the Harrah's Automobile Collection and William Cord Hummel, and has been meticulously cared for over 27 years. It has never required a full restoration, only necessary refinishing and upkeep, making it a highly respected and desirable classic.
Condition
8
Well-maintained, never fully restored, refinished as necessary.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
812 1240 F
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The Hershey Auction event, 7 - 8 October 2026.
Offered Without Reserve | $300,000 - $350,000 USD Offered from 27 years of loving enthusiast ownershipFormerly owned by Harrah’s Automobile Collection and William Cord HummelKnown history since 1952; never fully restored, just refinished as necessaryOne of the best known and most respected surviving 812 Supercharged cabrioletsACD Club Certified Category 1 (C-429)A CCCA Full Classic The appeal of Gordon Buehrig’s Cord, described in its patent application as a “unique and ornamental design for an automobile,” was and remains the sheer audacity of its modernity.
It appropriated features like semi-unitary body construction, hidden door hinges, a front-opening hood, and concealed headlamps far ahead of its Detroit competition, to the point where the whole was so chock-a-block with revolution that it blew all else out of the water.
Further, with its front-wheel-drive drivetrain, electro...
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£12,243
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£136,949
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£222,665
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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