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Cars / Cord / 810 PhaetonLive
1936 Cord 810 Phaeton

✦ Shifty Estimate

$164,600

Medium confidence$101K to $189K
Market cap
$82.3M · 500 built

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1936 Cord 810 Phaeton

1936 · Convertible · Limited edition · 500 built

Price history

$50k$100k$150kSep 20182020202120222023202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $165k
Sold Bid, not sold
15 sales · 3 unsoldupdated Jun 2026

Specifications

Engine
V8, 4.7L
Power
125 hp
0 to 60
13.5s
Top speed
95 mph
Transmission
Semi-Automatic (F1 / SMG / E-Gear)
Drivetrain
FWD
Curb weight
3,600 lb
Production
500 units
Designer
Gordon Buehrig

Common questions

How much does a Cord 810 Phaeton cost?

The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $164,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $100,766 to $189,290, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $164,600. We rate confidence medium: 6 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

What has a Cord 810 Phaeton sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $173,600Mar 5, 2026
  • $85,810Jan 22, 2026Cream · 65,000 mi
  • $159,000Mar 31, 2025White · 39,000 mi

The 810 Phaeton represents the absolute pinnacle of 1930s American automotive design, combining Gordon Buehrig's futuristic styling with the romance of open-air motoring. With just 500 examples produced, the Phaeton is significantly rarer than the sedan, making it one of the most coveted pre-war American cars. The folding soft top revealed an exquisitely detailed interior with Art Deco-inspired instruments and luxurious appointments befitting a car that cost more than most homes. The front-wheel-drive layout and advanced Bendix transmission made it a technical tour de force, though these same innovations contributed to Cord's financial difficulties. Today, 810 Phaetons command seven-figure prices at auction, with concours-quality examples reaching stratospheric levels. For collectors seeking the ultimate expression of American automotive artistry from the Depression era, nothing matches a Cord 810 Phaeton.

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