cord 810 availability

If the Scotsdale Barrett-Jackson auction is a guage, some prices were, an < 1280# 1937 CORD 812 PHAETON BUSTLEBACK $172,800.00 > that sold.

Also sold was <453# 1937 CORD 812 WESTCHESTER SEDAN $118,800.00> I read that after the hammer fell and the Cord was restarted it started on fire. It did some damage to hood etc, that must have startled the new owner. The house and buyer are working it out.

I would like to see the video of that sale! To see results click on this link, www.barrett-jackson.com/auctionr ... esults.asp
Good article in latest Motor Trend Classic mag. www.motortrend.com/classic/

There is an interesting note on the 1940 GM Futureliner bus that was like the one at the Natmus Museum had, sold restored for 3+mil$

Here is some wisdom gleemed from the posted articles

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Buying Project Vehicle for Restoration or Already Restored Vehicle

pro-
Rare or unusual vehicle not easily found,
Initial purchase is a bargain Costs less to buy it then it would to restore it
You want instant gratification

con-
Rare or unusual vehicle not easily found,
You have patience,
You want the vehicle done your way,
It's the exact vehicle you have always wanted



"While the reasons may appear to be very similar, they could not be more different," says Melvin Benzaquen, President of Classic Restoration Enterprises. "The pitfalls for buying a restored vehicle are numerous. There are a number of people out there that will do a quick paint, interior and chrome on a car. I often refer to this as a Mop-N-Glow. Even though one can usually purchase a done car for less then the cost of a proper restoration, the quality (or lack thereof) can make or break the car in the long run. It will start to deteriorate quite quickly and could ultimately end up costing far more money and time then what one thought they were going in for. We have seen this repeatedly, especially cars purchased over the Internet. That's not to say there are not any good cars out there but there is a reason to the saying of Caveat Emptor (buyer beware)"



"Purchasing a project also has its pitfalls," continues Benzaquen. "There are so many additional decisions that need to be made over and above purchasing a restored car. There could be parts missing that are near impossible to replace which can add time, frustration and expense that were not originally counted on. There could be additional damages and/or prior substandard repairs that will require additional work and expense to the project. An additional concern would be the amount of time that will be involved in doing the project restoration. It is often a time consuming process. You have to be prepared to go through the process. It is good to understand the process, before you get started. If you understand the process and comprehend why it works the way it does, you will be much better off and it will be a much more rewarding experience. One of the advantages would be is you are getting the car done exactly the way you want it done mechanically and cosmetically."

Dear Backdoc,

As one of our long time members put it "a Cord is worth whatever some fool is willing to pay for it".

If you are serious about buying a Cord and don't know much about them, it would do you well to spend a few hours looking through this forum. That should give you some insight on things to look for, etc.

You also need to join the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club. The newsletters have a great deal of information in them. Also attend a few of the Club's meets, this is where the people are that really know the cars are and are more then willing to share information.


Good luck in your quest,

Jim

gentlemen
iam seriously looking at an 810. any advise or contacts would be greatly appreciated as to how to arrive at an equitable price.