Equipment
Whitewalls, painted steel wheels, chrome hubcaps, electric fuel pump, electric radiator fan. Replacement engine. Original owner and engineer Lee Richardson made numerous improvements to the transmission, CV joints, and valvetrain. As new with shiny paint, clean mechanicals and excellent interior. A desirable Cord 812 with subtle modifications for reliability.
Market commentary
Not a surprising price considering this cars top of the line specification and notoriety among Cord experts. Last sold at RM Monterey 2007 for $247,500 and showing a reasonable increase here.