New Style! New Color! Saving the Best for Last 1937 Cord 812 Convertible End of an Empire In 1924, Errett Lobban Cord appeared in Auburn, Indiana with a $100,000 nest egg earned as a West Coast car salesman and talked his way into the General Manager's position at Auburn. Within a few years he became owner of the company and added the prestigious Duesenberg brand to the line. In 1929, he won the race to develop America's first front-wheel drive car, the Cord. In 1937, Cord introduced the supercharged 812, with 170 horsepower and its “coffin nose” design by Gordon Buehrig. Unfortunately, by August 7th of that year, Cord ran out of capital and was forced to close his doors, another victim of the Depression. Model Features • Chrome Trim • Chrome Grille • Opening Hood • Opening Doors • The Supercharged Lycoming 8 Engine Provided 170 Horsepower • Precision Die-cast Replica • Baked Enamel Finish • 1:32 Scale Model • 5.5 Inches Long