Cord 810 Information/ Direction

Ah I understand now Phillip, No there is no such strengthening cross on the vehicle.

Daniel, the strengthing bar under the dash, from the the Windscreen V to the dash is standard. What i though might be there ,is a round tube cross from one corner to the other diagonally welded in, such as might be found on renumbered 810 Pheaton to 812. Best regards Philipp

This car was owned by a classic car shop in Dallas texas a Mr. A. Brammal, Who im assuming is the car salesman who threatened to sue you. We were quite sure it wasnt a Darrin Cord as well, and we arent so much concerned about that, we just want a true history on the car. We have one story of the car being from california and another one that it was a texas car most its life... I believe the seat, engine, and doors were probably done around the same time. I tried to contact Mr Brammal but could not locate him as of yet. Sorry that you were threatened... I believe that it was just an attempt to get more money out of the car at auction, hopefully he didnt get it!! I understand the need to make a dollar, as I myself hold three jobs, but to threaten over a truth stated fact is rude and uncalled for!

FightinFire31 wrote: Sent a letter to Mr. Irwin today, along with pictures. Did find out that it was owned in texas by a classic car dealer, but have very limited history about the vehicle from him. Still hoping to hear back from the dealer. Hopefully mr Irwin can shed some light. The actual engine number is FC3242. I know most of you dont care, but for those helping I wanted to give you an update! Thanks again for the help!!!

I saw this car in Dallas in 2004 or 2005. It was in a shop over on Harry Hines Drive. It has a rumble seat, but it was not original. After doing some homework, I found out that the rumble seat had been fabricated. I posted this fact on these forums back then. The shop owner was livid as he was sending it to auction in Oklahoma I believe.

He threatened to sue me if I didn't take down my comments. I believe the doors were also done by a club member. I'll check my sources again.

We have photos of this car when it didn't have the rumble seat.

I don't remember the newsletter, but I know I've read about that car somewhere before in a Club publication. It is a later custom.

Phillip - There does appear to be a stregthening bar that runs from the firewall directly under the center windshield split to the dash. the fuse box is mounted on it. The only other changes that we are aware of is the Rumble seat that the car has and its supercharged engine. It does have a black cloth top on it as well that is now up cause its kiiiiiinda chilly outside. Other than that.... I dunno? I will try to find out more info from the owner when he comes back in a month or so. We agree ( the owner, mechanic, and I) that it looks ALOT like a darrin cord... just are lacking the proof I suppose. Plus there is a gentleman near the branson area who stated to me that it was not a darrin cord. I am still unsure of his base to that statement. But with me not knowing much about these amazing cars... I dont have a leg to stand on.

It sure looks to me like "Dutch" Darrin, & his custom coachwork shop, might well have had a hand in building those great sporty Cord's custom doors.
They indeed have his trademark styling touches; & his style .
Many fine autos were pulled into his shop for similar custom alterations through the years.


Great Cord~~~Thank's for the photos !
It sure would be great to finally learn this cars past history.

Do know if there is an strengthning cross under the dash and if anything else is different, than the doortops ? CORDially Philipp

Sent a letter to Mr. Irwin today, along with pictures. Did find out that it was owned in texas by a classic car dealer, but have very limited history about the vehicle from him. Still hoping to hear back from the dealer. Hopefully mr Irwin can shed some light. The actual engine number is FC3242. I know most of you dont care, but for those helping I wanted to give you an update! Thanks again for the help!!!

Hi Daniel, i believe to have seen a pic years ago on ACD-Forum with a Cord like yours in a junkyard, same color , that was quite rough, up to now i thought the doortops where damaged by a falling tree, but i can't find the pic again so i might be wrong and saw it somewhere else. CORDially Philipp

Hi Daniel, thanks for the pic, i asked you for. CORDially Philipp

fixed it... see below

Hey , thanks for the info on the Horch. I will post pics of the doors when I go to work on thursday. Hope it helps.

Hi Daniel, would you please post a good side view of the Cord with its special Doors, Please ?

The best for your Horch is to contact AUVC which is the German Autounion Vetran Club, here is the link:
www.auto-union-veteranen-club.de/auvc/

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Philipp

Hi Daniel, would you please post a good side view of the Cord with its special Doors, Please ?

The best for your Horch is to contact AUVC which is the German Autounion Vetran Club, here is the link:
www.auto-union-veteranen-club.de/auvc/

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Philipp

Yes I did get the info, I composed a letter and am sending it out tomorrow. Thank you very much for his contact info, and for attempting to get me some direction on the car. Now I wish i could get more information on the Horch by Auto Union that we have in the collection!!!

I sent you info on Ron Irwin did you get it?

Thank you. I will do that. I also E mailed Mr. Faulks, but Im aware of his very busy schedule. I will post pictures when I get time... Also Im not able to view the newsletter being as how I dont own this car, I am just privvy to driving/ detailing it. How would I go about gathering Mr. Irwin's contact information then?

If you call or write Ron Irwin, his name and address is in back of the ACD Newsletter, he probably has history of this Cord.

Hello all-
This is my first post and I'm glad to be a part of this forum. Alot can be learned on my part I am sure! Im a younger guy who works for a private car collector on my days off. He has a 1936 Cord 810 that he is wishing to obtain information on, or at least a backround history. The engine number of the car is FB1695 and the serial number is 2306. The car is a 2 door convertible, and also has a ruble seat, retrofitted supercharger, and custom doors that are very similiar to a Darrin Cord. If anyone can offer me ideas, direction, or information, it would be GREATLY appreciated. He also has a beautiful 1933 Auburn 12 that I will post about at a later time. Thank you all again, and I look forward to learning more about these amazing vehicles