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1935 Cord 810

1935 Cord 810

With its wraparound grille, the Cord 810 became one of the most distinctive American designs. It was the work of Gordon M. Buehrig and created a lot of buzz surrounding its release at the 1936 New York Auto Show.

Distinguished by a wraparound front grille and enormous pontoon fenders the Cord had a style that was unique.

E.L. Cord made sure the Cord’s engineering was as eccentric as his style. The car used a very low chassis and a front-mounted transmission that sat ahead of the engine. This allowed for a very low ride height and increased cockpit space.

Eventually the model was renamed into the 812 and Supercharged versions were offered in 1937.

1935 Cord 810 Gallery

1935 Cord 810