- 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
- Then extensively restored with great attention to detail
- Contemporary, probably original color scheme in "Cadet Grey" with dark blue velvet interior
- Only 2,972 examples 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 US automotive history of the pre-war era. 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 eventually made its way to France and, according to available documents, was sold on June 7, 1961 by a Monsieur Lepage for FF 3,000 to the Schlumpf brothers in Alsace, who have 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, the Cord 812 (engine variant without compressor) came to the Czech Republic, where it was comprehensively restored to its original condition.
The color scheme is probably the original one: A "Cadet Grey" paint finish available at the time with an interior in dark blue velvet. 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 incorporated design elements and technical features of the Cord 812 into their vehicles.

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

The Cord 812, which was only built in the year 1937, is, like its almost identical predecessor the 810, one of the most legendary vehicles in US automotive history of the pre-war era. 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 pioneering.
This Cord 812 from 1937 made its way to France at some point and, according to available documents, was sold on 7 June 1961 by a Monsieur Lepage for 3,000 French Franc to the prominent Schlumpf brothers in Alsace, who had gathered 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 as the 'Arlette Schlumpf Reserve'. In the course of this sale, the Cord 812 (engine variant without supercharger) came to the Czech Republic, where it was comprehensively restored to its original condition.
The color scheme is probably the original one: A 'Cadet Grey' paint finish available at the time with an interior in dark blue velvet. The decorative, high-quality details of the dashboard have also been lovingly restored. They contrast with the clean 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 sedan from the 810/812 series. The innovative spirit and influence of the Cord brand can still be felt in this example today. Later many other brands incorporated design elements and technical features of the Cord 812 into their vehicles.