$50,000
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Main body in good shape, rockers all original, fenders have been patched a long time ago. Was run two years ago, ran good but block has frost crack on outside. Have new heads, complete new exhaust from Don Simmons. Bumpers were rechromed in late sixties and are in trunk. Have radio. Needs complete restoration. $50,000.00 cash and pickup only. Will not do e-transfers nor ship and deliver it to you. Selling it for my dad. ...
Our Take:
- Historical Significance: The 1936 Cord Westchester belongs to the legendary Cord 810 series, which was a true game-changer. Remember, this was the first American car to feature front-wheel drive and hidden headlamps—Ford and GM were still scratching their heads trying to catch up to such innovation.
- Design Innovation: Styled by the legendary Gordon Buehrig, the Cord’s design was a wild departure from the norms of its time. Its "coffin-nose" hood and streamlined body might have turned heads back in '36, but today? It'd stop traffic at any classic car show (in a good way, of course).
- Rarity and Desirability: With the Great Depression having thinned the herd of luxury car buyers, very few of these beauties were made—fewer still have survived. Finding one with original rockers and rechromed bumpers is a bit like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. A complete restoration project could make it a shining star in any collection.
- Challenges and Opportunities: It's clear that this Westchester has a story to tell, with its patched fenders and an engine needing some TLC due to a frost crack. But with a bit of elbow grease and those new exhaust parts from Don Simmons, it could roar back to life—handing you the keys to automotive history incarnate.