- One of the most innovative automobiles of its time with numerous technical and design features
- Pioneering modern streamlined design
- Part of the "reserve" of the famous automobile collection of the Schlumpf brothers in France from 1961 to 2008
- Subsequently extensively restored with great attention to detail
- Contemporary, presumably original color scheme in "Cadet Grey" with dark blue velvet interior
- Only 2,972 units produced as 810/812

The Cord 812, which was only built in 1937, is, like its almost identical predecessor 810, one of the most legendary vehicles in pre-war US automotive history. It impressively embodies a period of technical progress with genuine innovations such as front-wheel drive, independent suspension and a semi-automatic four-speed pre-selector gearbox. Its modern aerodynamic design was also exceptional and groundbreaking.
This Cord 812 from 1937 finally made its way to France and, according to available documents, was sold on June 7, 1961 for FF 3,000 by a Monsieur Lepage to the Schlumpf brothers in Alsace, who had amassed one of the most important classic car collections in the world over the course of their lives. The car remained there for over 45 years together with several other classic cars in the "collection reserve" - presumably in more or less untouched original condition, as the existing photos document. In 2008, the collection reserve was sold by Fritz Schlumpf's heirs ("Arlette Schlumpf Reserve"). In the course of this sale, the Cord 812 (engine variant without compressor) came to the Czech Republic, where it was extensively restored and returned to its original condition.
The color scheme is probably the original one: A "Cadet Grey" paint finish available at the time with a dark blue velvet interior. The playful, high-quality details of the dashboard have also been lovingly restored. They contrast with the simple design of the bodywork. In top restored condition, the Cord 812 then entered a collection in Germany in 2022. The car is now a rare opportunity to acquire such an impressive Cord saloon from the 810/812 series. The innovative spirit and influence of the Cord brand can still be felt in this example today. Many other brands later adopted design elements and technical features of the Cord 812 in their vehicles.