Shop diecast Cord models at Fairfield Collectibles, dedicated to one of the most design-forward American marques of the 1930s. Cord's 810 and 812 models introduced front-wheel drive and hidden "coffin-nose" headlights years ahead of the rest of the industry.
E.L. Cord's namesake company packed genuine engineering firsts into a strikingly modern-looking body — front-wheel drive and concealed headlights were both rare, forward-thinking choices in the mid-1930s. That combination of design ambition and engineering risk-taking is exactly why Cord remains a favorite subject among prewar American collectors.
What made the Cord 810/812 innovative?Front-wheel drive and concealed "coffin-nose" headlights, both unusual engineering choices for an American car in the mid-1930s.
Who was E.L. Cord?The founder and namesake of the company, known for backing design-forward, engineering-ambitious vehicles during the prewar era.
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