1936 Cord 810 Phaeton

Long-standing Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club member based in Northern California. The car had reportedly been off the road since 1961.

Based in Huntington Beach, California.

Based in Santa Ana, California. Commissioned Cord specialist Henry Portz for a thorough five-year restoration, sourcing correct period accessories including an original trunk rack and dual amber fog lights. The restored car earned Best Cord 810/812 and Best of Show honors at the ACD Club West Coast Meet in both 1998 and 2000.

Noted enthusiast and Auburn-Cord collector who had the mechanical and cosmetic condition of the restoration refreshed by Chris Kidd's workshop in Monrovia, California; extensive invoices remain with the car.

Maintained the vehicle in excellent condition as part of a carefully curated personal automobile collection.

Award recognized the quality and authenticity of the Portz restoration, along with period-correct accessories sourced by the owner.

Second consecutive Best of Show win at the same event, reaffirming the restoration's exceptional standard.

Comprehensive ground-up restoration to original specification carried out over approximately five years by Cord authority Henry Portz, with close attention to period accuracy. Period-correct accessories were sourced, including an original trunk rack and dual amber fog lights. Supercharged-style side exhaust was fitted during this work despite the car remaining naturally aspirated.

Restoration commissioned by David Graham; completion dated to approximately 1998 based on the first concours award that year. ACD Club Category One Certification subsequently awarded.

Significant refresh of the prior restoration, covering both mechanical systems and cosmetic presentation, undertaken after the car passed to a subsequent collector.

Work carried out by Chris Kidd's Tired Iron Works of Monrovia, California; extensive supporting invoices are on file.