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The Big honcho himself here at The Den has finally persuaded a friend of his to part with some of his extensive collection of model vintage cars. These white metal and plastic models are mostly the superb quality Signature Models in 1:18 Scale (they are Big in every meaning of the word). Most of them hard to obtain in these scales over here. Hence why the 1stwhitewolf wanted to get his paws on them for his collection. He has decided to part with his duplicates. This is one of them Mostly they are new and only been removed from their boxes for photographing and to prepare this catalogue. GGG All cars will be sold “AS SEEN” in the photographs. Please make sure BEFORE bidding that the model is in the condition you expect it be in. If you are not sure of anything. Please Ask. Postage quoted is for with in The British Isles. If you are abroad it will cost more. You will need a separate quote. Please Ask. GGGGGGGGG 1937 GGG CORD 812 GGG Phaeton Sedan GGG Supercharged Convertible By GGG Signature Models GGG 1:32 Scale GGGGGGGGG Please note parents these models could be a “Chocking Risk” for very young Children. GGG Errett Loban Cord was born in 1894 he was destined to live a varied live. He was to go bankrupt a number of times in his live. Recovering from the first of such occasions at the age of 25 .He worked his way up from car salesman to become one of the most important American motorcar manufacturers. In 1924 Errett took over the insolvent Auburn make. He managed to get the company to thrive. It was 1926 and it saw him buy the famous Duesenberg Company. The Cord L 29. Was the first car he produced under Cord’s own name. Built in 1929 using mostly Auburn parts. It was a special design produced from patents from Harry Miller. GGG Gordon Buehrig was given the responsibility for the design of the Cord 812 Phaeton and Supercharged Version. It was fitted with an Schwitzer Cummins-Compressor and was easily recognized by its chromed exhaust pipes. With its supercharged engine it was clocked at 120 MPH. His Innovations are now legendary; to give more room in the interior he designed a “step-down” passenger floor. One of the most remarkable and technically advanced cars of the 1930’s. The Cord 812 Phaeton had concealed retractable headlights. These were worked by Chrome plated hand cranks fitted under the dash. Another innovation was to place the horn on the steering wheel. Another was to place the hand-break under the dash. Inspirational design features such as the hubcap having air holes around the outside edge and covering the entire wheel. Out of all these advance features was the Cord 812’s front wheel drive format. It was to be one of the worlds first front wheel drive cars ever to be mass-produced. Style did not lag behind the innovations. Hinges were concealed so as not to interfere with its streamline profile. Running boards were dispensed with altogether. The “Alligator” bonnet with its louvered grill. Chromed pipes and aerodynamic “pontoon-type” fenders all added to a truly advanced out of its time-designed automobile. The modern age of motoring was born The 812’s were the last car produced by The Cord Car Company as it was forced into liquidation shortly after its introduction. So only a few actually made it to the road. The make fixed its self in history and became a legend. Replicas are still being produced even today. Making this a model of a rare car. Errett Loban Cord died 2cd January 1974 GGG This precision Signature 1:32 Scale Model. Of the streamlined Cord 1937 Supercharged 812 Phaeton Sedan, comes in a delicious burgundy. It has white-rimmed tyres. The Interior and upholstery is red. It comes with a cream imitation leather raised hood. Windscreen, fenders, engine & radiator trim, wheel hubs, door handles and exhaust pipes are chrome coloured. This lovely precision models features opening bonnet. Both doors can be opened. This delightful model of a 1937 Cord measures approximately five and a half inches long, two inches high. It stands on its own plinth with its name plaque. It comes complete with its original silver coloured box. GGG |
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