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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[List of automobile manufacturers]]		*[[List of automobile manufacturers]]
			*[[Cord Roadster]]

			{{Cord}}
	==References==		==References==
	* Malks, Josh B. Cord 810/812: The Timeless Classic		* Malks, Josh B. Cord 810/812: The Timeless Classic

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	This was the first American front-wheel drive car to be offered to the public, beating the Ruxton automobile by several months. Its drive system allowed it to be much lower than competing cars. Both stock cars and special bodies built on the Cord chassis by American and European coachbuilders won prizes in contests worldwide.		This was the first American front-wheel drive car to be offered to the public, beating the Ruxton automobile by several months. Its drive system allowed it to be much lower than competing cars. Both stock cars and special bodies built on the Cord chassis by American and European coachbuilders won prizes in contests worldwide.

	==[[Cord Model 810]]==		==Cord Model 810==
	The body design of the Cord 810 was the work of designer [[Gordon M. Buehrig]] and his team of stylists that included young Vince Gardner. Nearly devoid of chrome, the new car was so low that it required no running boards. Pontoon fenders, wraparound grille and concealed gas hatch were featured. Its engine-turned dashboard included complete instrumentation, including a tachometer and built-in radio. The new car caused a sensation at the 1936 New York Auto Show in November. The crowds around the 810 were so dense, attendees stood on the bumpers of nearby cars to get a look. Many orders were taken at the show, but the cars were not ready to deliver until February. The engine featured a transmission which extended in front of the engine (rather than sideways or out the back and front again as in modern cars), like a [[Citroën Traction Avant]] . As a result, the front wheels were well forward of the engine. This also enabled the floor of the car to be much lower than the typical automobile.		The body design of the [[Cord 810]] was the work of designer [[Gordon M. Buehrig]] and his team of stylists that included young Vince Gardner. Nearly devoid of chrome, the new car was so low that it required no running boards. Pontoon fenders, wraparound grille and concealed gas hatch were featured. Its engine-turned dashboard included complete instrumentation, including a tachometer and built-in radio. The new car caused a sensation at the 1936 New York Auto Show in November. The crowds around the 810 were so dense, attendees stood on the bumpers of nearby cars to get a look. Many orders were taken at the show, but the cars were not ready to deliver until February. The engine featured a transmission which extended in front of the engine (rather than sideways or out the back and front again as in modern cars), like a [[Citroën Traction Avant]] . As a result, the front wheels were well forward of the engine. This also enabled the floor of the car to be much lower than the typical automobile.

	==Demise of the Cord==		==Demise of the Cord==
	Early reliability problems, including slipping out of gear and vapor lock, cooled initial enthusiasm. Although most new owners loved their sleek fast cars, the dealer base shrank rapidly. In 1937, after producing about 3000 of these cars, Auburn ceased production of the Cord. The Cord empire was sold to the Aviation Corporation, and E.L. Cord moved to Nevada where he earned millions in real estate and other enterprises.		Early reliability problems, including slipping out of gear and vapor lock, cooled initial enthusiasm. Although most new owners loved their sleek fast cars, the dealer base shrank rapidly. In 1937, after producing about 3000 of these cars, Auburn ceased production of the Cord. The Cord empire was sold to the Aviation Corporation, and E.L. Cord moved to Nevada where he earned millions in real estate and other enterprises.

	The design of the Cord 810/812 remains the most distinctive of the entire 20th century. In 1996, American Heritage magazine proclaimed the Cord 810 sedan, "The Single Most Beautiful American Car." The "Classic Cord" Hot Wheels toy car of the 1960s, a convertible coupe, is one of the most valuable, and commands up to $800 (2006) if still in an unopened package.		The design of the [[Cord 810/812]] remains the most distinctive of the entire 20th century. In 1996, American Heritage magazine proclaimed the Cord 810 sedan, "The Single Most Beautiful American Car." The "Classic Cord" Hot Wheels toy car of the 1960s, a convertible coupe, is one of the most valuable, and commands up to $800 (2006) if still in an unopened package.

	==Revival==		==Revival==

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	Retractable headlamps did not become common as a standard feature until the 1960s (though [[DeSoto]] used them in 1942). The early [[Oldsmobile Toronado]]s, whose GM stylists later stated they were trying to capture the "feel" of the Cord's design, also featured retractable headlights.		Retractable headlamps did not become common as a standard feature until the 1960s (though [[DeSoto]] used them in 1942). The early [[Oldsmobile Toronado]]s, whose GM stylists later stated they were trying to capture the "feel" of the Cord's design, also featured retractable headlights.

	==Cord L-29==		==[[Cord L-29]]==
	This was the first American front-wheel drive car to be offered to the public, beating the Ruxton automobile by several months. Its drive system allowed it to be much lower than competing cars. Both stock cars and special bodies built on the Cord chassis by American and European coachbuilders won prizes in contests worldwide.		This was the first American front-wheel drive car to be offered to the public, beating the Ruxton automobile by several months. Its drive system allowed it to be much lower than competing cars. Both stock cars and special bodies built on the Cord chassis by American and European coachbuilders won prizes in contests worldwide.

	==Cord Model 810==		==[[Cord Model 810]]==
	The body design of the Cord 810 was the work of designer [[Gordon M. Buehrig]] and his team of stylists that included young Vince Gardner. Nearly devoid of chrome, the new car was so low that it required no running boards. Pontoon fenders, wraparound grille and concealed gas hatch were featured. Its engine-turned dashboard included complete instrumentation, including a tachometer and built-in radio. The new car caused a sensation at the 1936 New York Auto Show in November. The crowds around the 810 were so dense, attendees stood on the bumpers of nearby cars to get a look. Many orders were taken at the show, but the cars were not ready to deliver until February. The engine featured a transmission which extended in front of the engine (rather than sideways or out the back and front again as in modern cars), like a [[Citroën Traction Avant]] . As a result, the front wheels were well forward of the engine. This also enabled the floor of the car to be much lower than the typical automobile.		The body design of the Cord 810 was the work of designer [[Gordon M. Buehrig]] and his team of stylists that included young Vince Gardner. Nearly devoid of chrome, the new car was so low that it required no running boards. Pontoon fenders, wraparound grille and concealed gas hatch were featured. Its engine-turned dashboard included complete instrumentation, including a tachometer and built-in radio. The new car caused a sensation at the 1936 New York Auto Show in November. The crowds around the 810 were so dense, attendees stood on the bumpers of nearby cars to get a look. Many orders were taken at the show, but the cars were not ready to deliver until February. The engine featured a transmission which extended in front of the engine (rather than sideways or out the back and front again as in modern cars), like a [[Citroën Traction Avant]] . As a result, the front wheels were well forward of the engine. This also enabled the floor of the car to be much lower than the typical automobile.

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	Early reliability problems, including slipping out of gear and vapor lock, cooled initial enthusiasm. Although most new owners loved their sleek fast cars, the dealer base shrank rapidly. In 1937, after producing about 3000 of these cars, Auburn ceased production of the Cord. The Cord empire was sold to the Aviation Corporation, and E.L. Cord moved to Nevada where he earned millions in real estate and other enterprises.		Early reliability problems, including slipping out of gear and vapor lock, cooled initial enthusiasm. Although most new owners loved their sleek fast cars, the dealer base shrank rapidly. In 1937, after producing about 3000 of these cars, Auburn ceased production of the Cord. The Cord empire was sold to the Aviation Corporation, and E.L. Cord moved to Nevada where he earned millions in real estate and other enterprises.

	The design of the Cord 810/812 remains the most distinctive of the entire 20th century. In 1996, American Heritage magazine proclaimed the Cord 810 sedan, "The Single Most Beautiful American Car." The "Classic Cord" [[Hot Wheels]] toy car of the 1960s, a convertible coupe, is one of the most valuable, and commands up to $800 (2006) if still in an unopened package.		The design of the Cord 810/812 remains the most distinctive of the entire 20th century. In 1996, American Heritage magazine proclaimed the Cord 810 sedan, "The Single Most Beautiful American Car." The "Classic Cord" Hot Wheels toy car of the 1960s, a convertible coupe, is one of the most valuable, and commands up to $800 (2006) if still in an unopened package.

	==Revival==		==Revival==
	The sensational Cord 812 design was re-marketed almost immediately in 1940, but as a weakly-funded effort by ailing automakers [[Hupmobile]] and [[Graham-Paige]]. Their 4-door sedans, the Hupp Skylark and the Graham Hollywood, were unremarkable beneath the body dies. Retractable headlights gave way to plain headlight pods, and power came from a standard front-engine/rear-wheel drive design. Only about 1900 were built before production ceased in the fall of 1940. From 1964 to 1970, two attempts were made to replicate the original Buehrig design for limited production. Both Oklahoma-based companies soon halted production amid financial difficulties. The replica Cord 8/10 was powered by a [[Corvair]] drivetrain.		The sensational Cord 812 design was re-marketed almost immediately in 1940, but as a weakly-funded effort by ailing automakers [[Hupmobile]] and [[Graham-Paige]]. Their 4-door sedans, the Hupp Skylark and the Graham Hollywood, were unremarkable beneath the body dies. Retractable headlights gave way to plain headlight pods, and power came from a standard front-engine/rear-wheel drive design. Only about 1900 were built before production ceased in the fall of 1940. From 1964 to 1970, two attempts were made to replicate the original Buehrig design for limited production. Both Oklahoma-based companies soon halted production amid financial difficulties. The replica Cord 8/10 was powered by a [[Corvair]] drivetrain.

	~~<gallery>~~
	~~Image:Cord Front Drive Model 812 (1937).jpg\|Cord Front Drive Model 812, 1937 USA~~
	~~Image:Cord-1.jpg\|Cord 812~~
	~~Image:Cord-2.jpg\|Cord 812~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	==External links==		==External links==

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	{{List of Cord Models}}'''Cord''' was the [[brand name]] of a [[United States]] [[automobile]], manufactured by the [[Auburn Automobile]] ~~Company~~ from [[1929]] through [[1932]] and again from [[1936]] to [[1937]].		{{List of Cord Models}}'''Cord''' was the brand name of a United States [[automobile]], manufactured by the [[Auburn Automobile Company]] from 1929 through 1932 and again from 1936 to 1937.

	The Cord Corporation was founded and run by [[Errett Lobban Cord]] as a holding company for his many transportation interests, including the Auburn Automobile Company. Cord was noted for its innovative technology and ~~[[streamline]]d~~ designs. It is said that Mr. Cord had a philosophy to build truly different, innovative cars, believing they would also sell well and turn a profit. This did not always work well in practice.		The Cord Corporation was founded and run by [[Errett Lobban Cord]] as a holding company for his many transportation interests, including the Auburn Automobile Company. Cord was noted for its innovative technology and streamlined designs. It is said that Mr. Cord had a philosophy to build truly different, innovative cars, believing they would also sell well and turn a profit. This did not always work well in practice.

	==Innovations==		==Innovations==
	~~[[Image:1930 Cord L-29.jpg\|thumb\|1930 Cord L-29.]]~~
	~~[[Image:Cord.jpg\|thumb\|thumb\|L29 {{3d_glasses}}]]~~
	~~[[Image:Cord inter.jpg\|thumb\|right\|L 29 interior {{3d_glasses}}]]~~
	Cord innovations include [[front wheel drive]] on the L-29 and retractable headlights on the 810.		Cord innovations include [[front wheel drive]] on the L-29 and retractable headlights on the 810.

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	{{List of Cord Models}}'''~~Use~~ the ~~following MAKE TEMPLATE as~~ the ~~foundation for your Wikicars'~~ [[~~List of Manufacturers\|~~Automobile ~~Make~~]] ~~page:'''~~		{{List of Cord Models}}'''Cord''' was the [[brand name]] of a [[United States]] [[automobile]], manufactured by the [[Auburn Automobile]] Company from [[1929]] through [[1932]] and again from [[1936]] to [[1937]].

	~~Start off with~~ a ~~brief ''Introduction'' to~~ the ~~company~~. ~~This would be~~ a ~~good place~~ to ~~create~~ a ~~table of company statistics and share any other relevant tidbits of information and factoids about the company~~.		The Cord Corporation was founded and run by [[Errett Lobban Cord]] as a holding company for his many transportation interests, including the Auburn Automobile Company. Cord was noted for its innovative technology and [[streamline]]d designs. It is said that Mr. Cord had a philosophy to build truly different, innovative cars, believing they would also sell well and turn a profit. This did not always work well in practice.

	==~~History~~==		==Innovations==
	~~Then, comes the ''History'' section~~. ~~Expand~~ on ~~any important events~~ and ~~company occurances in this section~~.		[[Image:1930 Cord L-29.jpg\|thumb\|1930 Cord L-29.]]
			[[Image:Cord.jpg\|thumb\|thumb\|L29 {{3d_glasses}}]]
			[[Image:Cord inter.jpg\|thumb\|right\|L 29 interior {{3d_glasses}}]]
			Cord innovations include [[front wheel drive]] on the L-29 and retractable headlights on the 810.

	~~==Future Models==~~		Front wheel drive became common only in the 1980s, though [[General Motors]] introduced front wheel drive in the [[Oldsmobile Toronado]] in 1966 and [[Cadillac Eldorado]] in 1967. ([[Buick Riviera]] remained rear-wheel-drive until 1979). As personal luxury cars, these three GM models, especially the Toronado, were undoubtedly influenced by Cord.
	~~Next~~, ~~comes~~ the ~~''Future Models'' section~~. ~~In this section~~, ~~list any upcoming~~ models ~~or future plans for~~ the ~~company~~.

	~~==Current Models==~~		Retractable headlamps did not become common as a standard feature until the 1960s (though [[DeSoto]] used them in 1942). The early [[Oldsmobile Toronado]]s, whose GM stylists later stated they were trying to capture the "feel" of the Cord's design, also featured retractable headlights.
	~~This is where~~ the ~~''Current Model Line'' for the MAKE is listed~~. ~~If there~~ were ~~changes made~~ to the ~~current make line-up~~, ~~mention them here~~.

	* Please be ~~sure~~ to ~~list~~ the ~~CURRENT models for~~ the ~~given MAKE in the "'''Discussion'''" section of the page~~. ~~A site administrator will then add an ''Infobox''~~ to the ~~MAKE page with the list of current models~~.		==Cord L-29==
			This was the first American front-wheel drive car to be offered to the public, beating the Ruxton automobile by several months. Its drive system allowed it to be much lower than competing cars. Both stock cars and special bodies built on the Cord chassis by American and European coachbuilders won prizes in contests worldwide.

	==~~Discontinued Models~~==		==Cord Model 810==
	~~Companies undergo~~ new ~~model line~~-~~ups~~ and ~~refresh models depending~~ on ~~market trends~~. ~~Models that have been retired~~ or ~~are no longer~~ in ~~production should~~ be ~~listed here~~.		The body design of the Cord 810 was the work of designer [[Gordon M. Buehrig]] and his team of stylists that included young Vince Gardner. Nearly devoid of chrome, the new car was so low that it required no running boards. Pontoon fenders, wraparound grille and concealed gas hatch were featured. Its engine-turned dashboard included complete instrumentation, including a tachometer and built-in radio. The new car caused a sensation at the 1936 New York Auto Show in November. The crowds around the 810 were so dense, attendees stood on the bumpers of nearby cars to get a look. Many orders were taken at the show, but the cars were not ready to deliver until February. The engine featured a transmission which extended in front of the engine (rather than sideways or out the back and front again as in modern cars), like a [[Citroën Traction Avant]] . As a result, the front wheels were well forward of the engine. This also enabled the floor of the car to be much lower than the typical automobile.

	==~~See Also~~==		==Demise of the Cord==
	~~This section should be used to link to other pages within Wikicars~~, ~~that are related to this article~~.		Early reliability problems, including slipping out of gear and vapor lock, cooled initial enthusiasm. Although most new owners loved their sleek fast cars, the dealer base shrank rapidly. In 1937, after producing about 3000 of these cars, Auburn ceased production of the Cord. The Cord empire was sold to the Aviation Corporation, and E.L. Cord moved to Nevada where he earned millions in real estate and other enterprises.
	* For example, the ~~[[Ford]] company page~~, ~~will have links~~ to ~~[[Mercury]]~~, ~~[[Lincoln]], [[Mazda]]~~ and ~~[[Volvo]]~~ in ~~this section, because all four are manufatured by [[Ford]] ''~~and~~'' are related in content because they are [[List of Manufacturers\|Automobile Manufacturers]]~~.

	~~==External Links==~~		The design of the Cord 810/812 remains the most distinctive of the entire 20th century. In 1996, American Heritage magazine proclaimed the Cord 810 sedan, "The Single Most Beautiful American Car." The "Classic Cord" [[Hot Wheels]] toy car of the 1960s, a convertible coupe, is one of the most valuable, and commands up to $800 (2006) if still in an unopened package.
	~~Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data~~, ~~including manufacturer sites~~, in ~~this section~~.

			==Revival==
			The sensational Cord 812 design was re-marketed almost immediately in 1940, but as a weakly-funded effort by ailing automakers [[Hupmobile]] and [[Graham-Paige]]. Their 4-door sedans, the Hupp Skylark and the Graham Hollywood, were unremarkable beneath the body dies. Retractable headlights gave way to plain headlight pods, and power came from a standard front-engine/rear-wheel drive design. Only about 1900 were built before production ceased in the fall of 1940. From 1964 to 1970, two attempts were made to replicate the original Buehrig design for limited production. Both Oklahoma-based companies soon halted production amid financial difficulties. The replica Cord 8/10 was powered by a [[Corvair]] drivetrain.

			<gallery>
			Image:Cord Front Drive Model 812 (1937).jpg\|Cord Front Drive Model 812, 1937 USA
			Image:Cord-1.jpg\|Cord 812
			Image:Cord-2.jpg\|Cord 812
			</gallery>

			==External links==
			{{Commons\|Category:Cord vehicles\|Cord vehicles}}
			*[http://www.acdclub.org/ Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club]
			*[http://www.acdmuseum.org/ Auburn/Cord/Duesenberg Museum]
			*[http://automotivehistoryonline.com/cord.htm Automotive History Online] - Cord History and Photos Albums
			*[http://www.automaven.com/ CordNet, a site for Cord enthusiasts]

			==See also==
			*[[List of automobile manufacturers]]

			==References==
			* Malks, Josh B. Cord 810/812: The Timeless Classic

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	[[Category: Makes]]		[[Category: Makes]]

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	{{List of Cord Models}}		{{List of Cord Models}}'''Use the following MAKE TEMPLATE as the foundation for your Wikicars' [[List of Manufacturers\|Automobile Make]] page:'''
	'''Use the following MAKE TEMPLATE as the foundation for your Wikicars' [[List of Manufacturers\|Automobile Make]] page:'''

	Start off with a brief ''Introduction'' to the company. This would be a good place to create a table of company statistics and share any other relevant tidbits of information and factoids about the company.		Start off with a brief ''Introduction'' to the company. This would be a good place to create a table of company statistics and share any other relevant tidbits of information and factoids about the company.

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'''Use the following MAKE TEMPLATE as the foundation for your Wikicars' [[List of Manufacturers|Automobile Make]] page:'''

Start off with a brief ''Introduction'' to the company. This would be a good place to create a table of company statistics and share any other relevant tidbits of information and factoids about the company.

==History==
Then, comes the ''History'' section. Expand on any important events and company occurances in this section.

==Future Models==
Next, comes the ''Future Models'' section. In this section, list any upcoming models or future plans for the company.

==Current Models==
This is where the ''Current Model Line'' for the MAKE is listed. If there were changes made to the current make line-up, mention them here.

* Please be sure to list the CURRENT models for the given MAKE in the "'''Discussion'''" section of the page. A site administrator will then add an ''Infobox'' to the MAKE page with the list of current models.

==Discontinued Models==
Companies undergo new model line-ups and refresh models depending on market trends. Models that have been retired or are no longer in production should be listed here.

==See Also==
This section should be used to link to other pages within Wikicars, that are related to this article.
* For example, the [[Ford]] company page, will have links to [[Mercury]], [[Lincoln]], [[Mazda]] and [[Volvo]] in this section, because all four are manufatured by [[Ford]] ''and'' are related in content because they are [[List of Manufacturers|Automobile Manufacturers]].

==External Links==
Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.

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