1936 Cord 810 Goes for a Drive

In 1936 the Cord 810, and 812, were about the most advanced cars on the planet Fast, luxurious, beautiful and packed with modern features. Its also my all time favourite car.

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[erichahn]

Mrs. Cord used to hang out at the Harrah's museum in Reno NV. I was 11 and drooling over his 812 while spouting facts to my family. She introduced herself to me.
What a day 55 years ago.

[williamgreer]

It's like someone from the 30s travelled to the present day, studied a load of modern cars then travelled back to their own time and built their own "modern" car with 1930s technology.

What a magnificent car! 😍

[lloydvehicleconsulting]

I really cannot believe you actually found one of these to drive in this country, but what an achievement to be able to fulfil what must have practically been a lifetime's ambition. Well done, Mr Richardson!

[grayfool]

Fan-chuffing-tastic! ! ! I am actually jealous of you. What can you say about the Cord that hasn't already been said a thousand times. If this video isn't the most viewed of your extensive library, there is no justice in the world. Brilliant.

[ethanhill]

These were built in my hometown of Connersville, Indiana, and my grandpa worked in the old Cord factory about 30 years after Cord went out of business.

[knifetrain]

Here in America it’s 2:30am but I couldn’t wait until the morning to see this video! The Cord is one of my absolute favorite cars but I’ve never actually seen one in the flesh. It looks wonderful and terrifying to drive all at the same time!

[gaufrid]

What an amazing car for the 1930's! That gearbox is almost like the paddle shifts available now, except for the fact that it required a clutch. I'm a big fan of Art Deco so I was always going to love it!

[robertlewis]

This is the first time that I have seen such a detailed view of the interior of the Cord; that dashboard is just gorgeous! Thank you.

[GNZOU]

I love the design of those dials and gauges, the 30's really did do design so well, being interesting and beautiful without being too excessive.

[alanjackson]

What a piece of kit, so advanced. The gearbox whine on taking off was epic. Great drive. Many thanks. AJ

[histriamagna]

A proper piece of old school steel. Hello from Slovenia.

[sjcuk]

The concentration needed to operate the gears was so apparent. The mechanical nature of all the internal switchgear was fantastic, yet the actual gear box (the oily bit) was electronically controlled. What an amazing car. Great video.

[paulie-Gualtieri.]

Glad you got to experience this incredible car, so ahead of it's times. It's like something out of the Batman films 1989-1992.

[mickles]

How could anyone not want one of those? Just look at it!

[francis]

Auburn used to have the 100mph confirmation plaque. A few years ago I saw a Cord Cabriolet in two tone brown and cream paintwork. It was so eye catching.

[Bratfalken]

I must hand it to you, you are a brave man, I wouldn't dare to leave first gear on such narrow roads with such a clenode of a car! Thank you for a thurough car test of one of the most interesting cars of that era! And a big thank you to the owner for letting us tag along! :)

[turquoisecat]

Compare that dash to a modern Mercedes absolutely ghastly 'multiple ipads next to each other' approach

[fhwolthuis]

I had a poster of the 812 on my bedroom wall when 35 years ago. It is an amazing piece of engineering and styling, I just love it! Glad you could show us this magnificent machine, Matt! 👍😄

[timonsolus]

OMG... watching this brought tears to my eyes... that car is just SO beautiful! Inside even more than outside!

You were incredibly brave to drive it on those narrow country lanes. But that was what English roads were in the 1930’s, so it was appropriate! I’d love to drive it along those roads very late at night, with nothing else on the road.

[trevdean]

Just imagine seeing one of these in the 1930s let alone driving or riding in one. What an amazing car.