1937 Cord Beverly on Ebay

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19beverly37 wrote:

Terry There are Onlinesbi sudoku incometaxindiaefiling roughly 800 Cords in the world many are still to be restored. R

Just as well they do not have over inflated prices attached to them because guys like me would have missed out completely.
I think you estimates for restoration costs are "hopeful" I started with a good driver before starting the current restoration. The car had been in constant use up until the late 1970s and patched up along the way. Getting the body back in good order and painting it set me back $57,500 Aust. I am doing everything that I can myself as ther are NO Cord specialists here in Australia. They are great cars and drive like a dream when looked after properly.
Cord sedans are much more practical cars than the rag tops. I am looking forward to many miles of pleasure in the not too distant future when it is back on the road. There has to be somebody out there who would be ready to take the Beverly on listed on Ebay. All I can say is go for it. Everything you need for them is in America and you don't have to worry about exchange rates.

I attend many car shows and swap meets. I used to sell at swap meets, but it seems that the number of people that build or restore cars is down significantly from when many of us were first interested in the hobby.
There are many reasons for this, but mainly, "we" are getting older, and younger folks are NOT interested in tackling a multi year, expensive restoration.

Sad that nobody placed a bid on the Beverly. Was just looking at whats there and noticed the cross shift housing has been modified so... That needs to be replaced. I suppose parts are out there to make this a driver once agaon. Wish someone had purchased it.


Gary Parsons

It would be curious to know the history but one could assume the shifter stopped working and a desperate attempt was made to get it going. The water pump probably failed as well. In those days the sedans were of little value and the drive and engine might have been salvaged but someone stored it hoping to get it running, that is what saved this one as well as many others. The bumper was probably thrown out in the trash by a do gooder. The seat frames seem OK and the dash and steering column and a couple doorknobs are there, I like to look at what remains and not what it needs. The Cords do not bring astronomical prices today and restoration budget of paint, 5000, interior 5000, missing parts 5000, labor on the cheap 5000, engine and gearbox 5000 electric and tires 5000. Possibly could close for 20000 and title transfers and shipping maybe 2000 plus unknowns. We are talking some real change and does anyone want to tackle this project. Most would the 812 is a fantastic American historical vehicle with a tremendous history. I would like to think someday we will say we should of could of bought these barn cars for at bargain prices, it all depends on currant values of clean auction examples. If they someday skyrocket as museum sculptures and historical examples I cant see restoration possible on a lot of old cars. The Cord always never seems to get the attention and serious financial backing there is on old Packard's, Auburns or Lincolns or the few surviving Tuckers. I think the Tuckers came off the same assembly line in the late 40's as the 810-812 did ten years earlier. These cars were really modern and great drivers when in good shape.

Hi Randy, this is a revelation!
Both Ron Irwin and Henry Portz told be around 60 to 65% of the 810 812 Cords had survived.
800 equates to 27% which is way down on the previous estimate.

The 2017 - 2018 Directory lists around 620
I think Westchesters just became a lot rarer than I had previously realised.
Thanks,
Terry.

Terry There are roughly 800 Cords in the world many are still to be restored. R

One wonders when the last unrestored sedan will be on the market?
In the past 12 years since I bought mine and joined the Club they have kept popping up but the "supply" must be dwindling.
One is more that enough to concentrate on.
Cheers,
Terry Cockerell

Anyone interested? Can't be asking too far off on price. Here's another one in WA
seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/d/snohomi...erly/6912630596.html

Not Cord parts

Sorry but I do not recognize them...


Gary Parsons

What are those other parts in the last picture (I get the ashtray is correct) ?

First new pic shows a correct and incorrect outside door handle. Also the vacuum cylinder shift arm appears to have been modified or repaired. Happy to see the fan and trans shift arms in pic. Second new pic shows only the under dash ash tray as correct.I do not recognize any other Cord parts in that pic.

A couple new pictures of some missing parts and spare have been posted to the ad

balinwire wrote: Look at exhaust pipes to see original clamps and asbestos insulation 1/2 shells. This has not been messed with much.

I noticed that too but why is this car in such great condition? Engine turns over..Maybe the owner could not find anyone to keep the trans shifting so it was parked and a conversion to manual shift was started....But never finished. Maybe Ron Irwin may know something bout this car


Gary Parsons

Look at exhaust pipes to see original clamps and asbestos insulation 1/2 shells. This has not been messed with much.

I saw this about an hour ago on ebay.Seems someone is or was attempting to convert the trans to manual shift. Notice the shift handle under the dash and steering colume. Then the two cables at the end of the trans for the gears or cross shift. Also notice ALL the shift arms and rods are not in the trans nor is any of the front of the trans there.. It appears to have 27,000 miles on the speedometer but really.. Who knows correct miles. Car looks like its in very nice condition. Appears to have original tires and wheel covers but not sure. Missing the cigar lighter, air filter and all the chrome around the fence plus the top louver. Pictures show some mods to the hood but no rust seen in any pics from my side of the computer pics. Would I purchase this... YES... But have no room for more projects. Would have to store it somewhere.... Am watching this car just to see what its reserve or what it sells for.


Gary Parsons

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