1936 Cord 810 Cabriolet by Signature Models

The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado was not the first production front wheel drive automobile to be built in the United States. That distinction goes to the Cord, a division of what was the Auburn Automobile Company in Auburn, Indiana. As originally conceived, the Cord was first built in 1929 as the model L-29 that was in production into 1932 at which time production ceased until 1936 with the introduction of the Cord 810. The 810 was a radical departure from conventional design with a low rakish look with retractable headlights and a front end that resembled a finned coffin.  It was often referred to as the coffin bodied Cord.

The interesting thing about the Cord was the engine. The design wisdom of the time required the engine be turned end for end with the rear facing forward in order to get the transmission up front where the drive wheels are. This also required a bit of engineering in order to get the water pump, fan, and generator up front. Because of the reverse direction of the engine, everything at the front end of the car rotated in a direction that was the complete opposite of any other automobile ever. Strange but true.

Offered in 1:18 scale is the Signature Models 1936 Cord 810 Cabriolet in white with a red interior.

• The hood opens to reveal the V-8 engine
• The engine is plumbed and wired
• The doors open to a well detail interior
• The trunk does open but with nothing inside
• The front wheels turn with the steering wheel
• The headlight doors flip up
• The convertible top is not removable

It is a well done model that measures out to about 11 inches bumper to bumper.  It is new in its original box with all shipping straps in place.  The box has some shelf wear.

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