1936 Cord 810 Westchester. Multi-Nat'l Award Winner! GORGEOUS. See VIDEO

PLEASE SEE FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS, PHOTOS AND VIDEO. 1936 Cord 810 Westchester. Multi-Nat'l Award Winner! GORGEOUS. See VIDEO 1936 Cord 810 Westchester. Multi-Nat'l Award Winner! GORGEOUS. See VIDEO

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Description 1936 Cord 810 Westchester Sedan
Listed on behalf of the owner.
Located near PORTLAND, OREGON.
Correct, numbers-matching car:
Serial Number 1345A
Engine Number FB 469
Body Plate C90 428
Frame Number 345
Transmission Number T1784
This Cord was built in the Spring of 1936 (between March 10 and May 21, 1936) in Auburn, Indiana. While the early history of this car is unknown, by 1961 it was living in Los Gatos, California. Purchased by the current owner in 1996, this car underwent a multi-year, frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration of the highest caliber. Nearly all of the work was done personally by the owner, a meticulous restorer, who lavished thousands of hours and tens of thousands of dollars to make this Art Deco masterpiece one of the finest Cords available in the world today.
The body was removed from the frame, which was cleaned, blasted and fully refinished. The body was also fully disassembled, stripped to bare metal and repaired where needed. Wood was replaced, modern insulating material was added inside to deaden sound and keep heat away from the interior. The body was expertly painted in correct Cord "Rich Maroon" finish with urethane enamel. Many hours were spent wet sanding and hand buffing the car to a deep shine. Please see photos. All trim was polished and re-plated to show quality. The interior was fully restored in correct leather (an option on the 810 Westchesters) and personally sewn by the owner, using patterns from an original Westchester to insure the correct look and stitching. For touring safety, 3-point seat belts (lap and shoulder straps) were installed. All glass was replaced with correctly date-code-stamped panes. All rubber seals replaced. All gauges were restored and register accurately. Original Cord radio was restored and plays beautifully through the round Cord speaker, located above the windshield. Concealed headlight mechanisms were rebuilt and operate smoothly. Trunk was fully restored with correct lining and includes spare tire, Cord tools and jack.
Mechanically, nothing was left untouched to make this an exceptionally fine driving car. The original V8 engine and all components were fully rebuilt with performance upgrades added where needed, including: electric fuel pump and Richardson transmission. Vacuum/electric pre-selector shifting system was fully restored and works right. The front-wheel-drive axles were rebuilt to spec and operate as-new. New radiator and cooling system components. The brakes were correctly rebuilt and stop the car smooth and straight. The car has excellent power and performance. Cruises comfortably on the freeway and easily keeps up with modern traffic. Now showing just over 400 miles since restoration, this Cord is dialed-in and ready to show or go. The car carries a clear, State of Washington title in the owner's name. It it titled and registered with the engine number, FB 469.
The list of everything that was done in this restoration would take pages (and has been written by the owner), but suffice to say, EVERYTHING was touched, restored, or replaced to bring this car to better-than-showroom-new condition. A file of photos document all phases of the restoration.
Following the completion of the restoration in 2005, this Westchester received its certification from the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club at the ACD Fall Meet in Auburn, Indiana. It carries certification #631813766. At that showing it also received a First Place Primary Award and the Bill Bocock Owner-Restoration Award. In the fall of 2005 at the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Eastern National Meet in Hershey, PA, this car received the AACA National First Place Junior Award. That year it also received the AACA National Award Nomination fro Oustanding Vehicle of 2005. In 2006 it received the AACA National First Place Senior badge at the National Meet in Sunnyvale, CA. It subsequently won numerous class awards at top-level shows including the Palo Alto (CA) Concours, and Forest Grove (OR) Concours. In 2015 this Cord received the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Primary National First Place Award with 97.25/100 points. In 2017 it received the CCCA National Senior First Place Award at the Pacific NW Grand Classic, scoring 99 points; proving this restoration is in top condition today, as seen in the photos and video which were just taken for this listing.
There is little to add. If you want one of the finest restored Cords in the world today with an exceptional, award-winning pedigree, this is it.
Please see photos and video showing the car running and driving.
A realistic reserve has been placed on this car in keeping with its rarity and quality. It could not be restored to this level today for the reserve price. Please bid accordingly.
WE WILL HAPPILY SELL TO BIDDERS WORLDWIDE.
Thanks for looking and GOOD LUCK!
TO VIEW VIDEO, GO TO: https://youtu.be/JTBtnFluHYA Payment We gladly sell to buyers WORLDWIDE. Winning bidder please contact us within 24 hours of auction close. A deposit of $2000 is due via PayPal at that time. Vehicle deposits are non-refundable, per PayPal and eBay policy. Balance due in certified U.S. funds via bank wire transfer within 7 days of auction close. We do not accept overseas bank drafts or cashier's checks. Vehicle has a clear title and is being sold by the owner, with our assistance. Please call David at 503-309-7729 between 9am and 9pm Pacific Time with any questions. Thank you. Shipping Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer and not included in the auction price. Vehicle must be picked up within 14 days of payment, unless other arrangements have been made. Note that vehicle will be shipping from the Portland, Oregon area (Northwest coast of the U.S. between Seattle and San Francisco) with easy access to interstate highways (I-5: north-south, and I-84 east). We will gladly assist your carrier with loading. Terms of Sale Please ask all questions before bidding. Your personal inspection is invited before the close of the auction. Only you know if the vehicle is right for you. All descriptions are based upon information provided by the seller and our own personal inspection of the vehicle. Obviously, with any collector vehicle there are internal areas that cannot be inspected, but the description is based upon the seller's representations and our observation of the vehicle. For that reason, the vehicle in this listing is being sold "as-is" with no warranties of any kind expressed or implied. Mileage listed is that showing on the odometer and unless otherwise noted, cannot be verified due to the age of the vehicle. Mileage of vehicles over 10 years old is considered "exempt" by the State of Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. By participating in this auction, the bidder agrees to these terms. About Us

Charvet Classic Cars assists sellers (all of whom are my personal friends) to find new appreciative homes for their special vehicles. I personally inspect each vehicle. I take the photographs and videos personally. It allows me to represent the vehicle accurately and answer any questions you may have about it. I have been an eBay seller with 100% positive feedback since 1998, and involved with classic cars for many years. I like these cars as much as you do! If you e-mail or call with questions, you will receive my personal attention and knowledge to help you make an informed decision. State of Oregon Dealer #DA4114. Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Thank you - David Charvet

Contact Us You may e-mail by asking a question through the eBay site, or call David Charvet at 503-309-7729 between 9am and 9pm Pacific Time.

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