1937 Cord 812 Phaeton (supercharged)
- Engine
- 4.7L supercharged L-head V8, 170 bhp (factory-quoted)
- Colour
- Geneva Blue
A 1937 Cord 812 supercharged four-passenger phaeton, one of 688 factory-blown examples built, fitted with its original matching 'FC' Lycoming V-8 engine. The model is notable for its Gordon Buehrig styling, distinctive chrome side exhaust engineered by August Duesenberg, and a factory-demonstrated 24-hour speed record at Indianapolis. This example was owned by the same California enthusiast for 46 years following its 1967 acquisition, and carries ACD Club Category One certification confirming numbers-matching status.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$209,000
- 1967 →Private saleGary Dubnoffpartial documentation
Northern California enthusiast and ACD Club member who located this car through a club newsletter inquiry. He kept the vehicle for the final 46 years of his life, making it a prized possession.
Competition
- 1987Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club eventsACD Club West Coast MeetAward winner
The car received a prize at this concours-style gathering shortly after its restoration was finished.
- —Indianapolis Motor Speedway 24-Hour Speed RunDriver: Ab JenkinsHighest 24-hour average speed recorded at the Speedway, over 80 mph; Stevens Trophy winners
Two factory-prepared Beverly Sedans were sent to Indianapolis; Ab Jenkins and Billy Winn co-drove and set a 24-hour average speed record that held until 1954.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive restoration completed to a high standard of authenticity, with correct fittings, period-accurate finishes, proper underhood wiring, Geneva Blue bodywork, bright red leather interior in the correct pattern, and a tan canvas hood.
Restoration was finished prior to the 1987 ACD Club West Coast Meet, at which the car won an award.
- —Service
Regular maintenance carried out over many decades, with the car continuing to receive attentive upkeep in its present ownership.
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