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The Cord Westchester Sedan [1]

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Date: 2023-06-10  

Welcome to the Street Prophets Coffee Hour cleverly hidden at the intersection of religion and politics. This is an open thread where we can share our thoughts and comments about the day. Today we’re going to look at a classic American automobile which was displayed in the Portland Art Museum (PAM) as a part of a special exhibit, The Shape of Speed.

The Cord 810, designed by Gordon Miller Buehrig, was a sensation was it was first introduced in 1936. It included many new and advanced features, included front wheel drive, and independent front suspension. It was, however, rushed into production and the early cars had many defects. The 812 model included a Schwitzer-Cummins centrifugal supercharger with flashy external exhaust pipes. Less than 3,000 810s and 812s were sold.

According to the display:

“A streamlined sedan with an artistic blend of curved and rectangular elements, the Cord 810/812 was one of the most futuristic cars on the road in the mid-1930s, and examples were sold worldwide—sadly, just not enough of them.”

Shown below is the 1936 Cord 812C Westchester Sedan.

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