George Smolinski

Not mine. Saw the ad & thought someone here may be interested. For all you whiners about Facebook, if you don't like it, go start your own topic about how bad it is. This thread is about a Cord for sale, NOT the evil FB. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2673406962764760/ Seller's Description CMC is pleased to this stunning 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton Convertible. Approximately 600 were built and very few remain today. Please give this one careful consideration as this is an amazing example. 'THE SINGLE MOST BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN CAR' The Cord was produced by the Cord Automobile division of the Auburn Automobile Company in 1936 and 1937. It was the first American-designed and built front wheel drive car with independent front suspension. Both year models were the first to offer hidden headlights, steering wheel horn rim [a safety feature], covered locking gas filler and many more unique features. The design of the Cord 810/812 remains one of the most distinctive of the 20th Century. In 1996, American Heritage Magazine proclaimed the Cord 810 sedan 'The Single Most Beautiful American Car'. Designed by the celebrated designer Gordon Buehrig, it was one of eight cars chosen for the Museum of Modern Art's [MOMA] 'Eight Automobiles' exhibition in 1951. Despite springing from the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg company's desire to create a lower-cost Baby Duesenberg, the striking 1937 Cord 812 was more than a bridge model-it was a landmark of American automotive design. Contemporary reviewers raved over the 810/812, saying For sheer taste, for functional correctness, and for beauty, the Cord is the best design the American industry has ever produced. An industry first - America's first front wheel drive, L-29, based on the Miller patent An industry first - Hidden headlamps (a world-first), An industry first - The famous louvered 'coffin-nose hood' [wraparound grille] An industry first - Steering wheel horn ring, patented, An industry first - Locking covered gas cap, An industry first - Exterior concealed filler for coolant, An industry first - Exterior concealed filler for engine oil, An industry first - Push button engine oil gage which doubled as the gas gage An industry first - Engine-turned dashboard, complete instrumentation, including tachometer, and radio An industry first - Rear-hinged hood, An industry first - Elimination of the era-essential running boards, An industry first - Hidden door hinges, An industry first - A 'step-down' floor, An industry first - Unibody construction, The Phaeton Sedan had roll-down rear quarter windows, another Cord first for an American production model All-steel body, built by Central Manufacturing Co. Independent front suspension Purchased from a collector in Pennsylvania, this car was in a private collection for a number of years. The car is an incredible original example that was restored throughout the years. The car has been restored some years back yet retaining a lot of its originality. The paint shows well with great presentation. The chrome and bright work is clean. Glass appears to be original, and is very clear and crisp. The interior was redone at time of the restoration and is very clean. The dash and timeless engine turned aluminum is very clean. All gauges are functioning well. Mechanically, The correct Flat Head 8 engine turns on immediately and has a harmonious muscle car tone. The 4 Speed transmission operates well and shifts into gears well. The clutch is smooth and brakes are very true. The car is very modern for the generation, and sounds very muscular. The car is an absolute blast to drive. This example is very well sorted classic car that operates and performs very well. The body and undercarriage is very solid. The underside is clean and well maintained . The trunk compartment has red carpet to match the interior. The car has a full spare mounted on a WWW tire. The engine bay has been restored and has an excellent presentation. This car has the original body and original vin plate. The vin plate and body plate has never been removed from the car. If you are in the market for a special investment grade classic car, this Cord is one to consider. We have this 810 priced well under market value as we ready to sell this specia

I'll take the pretty convertible all the way in the back.

Yes, it is $5000 & Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Looks like it came right out of Grapes of Wrath.

Not mine. It's on FB marketplace. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2523554747957922/ Driven 36,000 miles Manual transmission Exterior color: Charcoal · Interior color: Tan Fair condition 1930 Nash 4 door sedan runs and drives ,

I'd rather have the '59 Poncho wagon in the back corner.

I didn't know it, but my Dad didn't get many if any invitations to my siblings houses (there were 9 of us). We had him and his wife, Donna over about a half dozen times a year, mostly because I loved and respected him and what he did in WWII, but some out of a sense of duty & honor to parents. Seems he always looked forward to his visits with us and would ask Donna, "When is George going to have us over again." I never realized that it meant so much to him & Donna. Now I wish I could have him over again, but he's with most of the rest of the WWII vets, telling stories & bs'ing.

I didn't notice the open windows before. I would bet that the critters using under the hood for storage are living in the interior of the car. I'll bet the glovebox has a big ball of fuzzy stuff in it, there are holes in the headliner, & the whole interior smells exactly like "The Boy Who Smelled Like Pee" when you were in grade school. Your freaking eyes probably burn when you stick your head inside. Between the toxic crap in the interior & the Corona, I might take my chances with the Corona.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Judging from the intake manifold in the engine photos, you have critters that are either using your car as their storage unit, or moved in & homesteaded your car. NADA Low Retail on your car is $2725. IF you cleaned it up, made it roadworthy, put seat covers on the ripped up seats, you MAY get that much. In it's current condition, maybe a few hundred bucks.

I think you're mostly correct on this point, however I do know some collections were amassed just because the collector liked to look at the cars he bought and/or it was a competition between him & another guy as to who would buy a car or cars at auction.

I've heard and read the concerns about too few young people coming into the "hobby" and your point I quoted may be just what it needs. Too many people with too much money, too big of egos, and not enough smarts trying to outbid the other bidders inflated the prices to put most out of reach, and the ones who really benefited were the B-J's of the old car world. Here comes the correction & I think it will be a long long period of dropping prices.

If you took my post as such, it is not. As stated, the government (mostly state, & usually the governors) are picking the winners (businesses that can stay open) and losers (those deemed the exalted on high to be non-essential & must close).

I watch some of the reality car shows such as Iron Restoration, Chasing Classic Cars, Restoration Garage, and one or two others. I got to wondering if they are considered "essential" and remain open? I can see auto repair shops being open to fix people's everyday vehicles, but wouldn't think the others would be classified in the same group. I also realize that government is responsible for this shutdown and government is picking winners and losers here, such as it's essential for liquor stores to stay open, but churches can't. It may be that I can't get a haircut, but I could go have my Superbird restored or buy a nice old Packard, Cadillac or Ferrari at F40.

Deanna, PM sent.

It's obvious from the third photo how it came to be there. It ran out of petrol.

Maybe A__monkey can do it.

And there's no cure for stupid.

None present.

Better photos would too.

"not interested in trades, do not need help selling this car." Does the above quote from his auction pertain to you & Matt? 😁

I thought the Buick 455's were red.

You might drum up more interest if you post photos & location.

Someone needs to call the copyright police.

I think I like the styling in the photo I posted better than the original. The fins on the original look wimpy. The sloped roof & back glass in my post are more stylish IMHO. Either way, I wouldn't kick it out of my garage.