1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Beverly Sedan
1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Beverly Sedan photo by Remarkable Cars taken at the National Automobile Museum, in Reno, Nevada.
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E.L. Cord introduced an exciting and different automobile for the 1937 model year. The big change was an optional supercharger which increased the horsepower to 170 and a car capable of 112 mph. The mechanical problems of the 1936 model were eliminated and the car went on to set speed records that stood for 15 years.
In June, 1927, this car was driven at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by D. Absalom (Ab) Jenkins, winning the Stevens Trophy by establishing a new Class C closed stock car speed record at a distance of 1,909.9 miles in 24 hours at an average speed of 79.6 mph. In September, 1937, driving this same car, Ab Jenkins again set a new speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats by driving 2,441.3 miles in 24 hours at an average speed of 101.72 mph, and the flying mile (one mile) at 107.66 mph. At present, these records still stand.
Model: 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Beverly Sedan
Manufacturer: Auburn Automobile Company, Auburn, Indiana
Body By: Central
Original Price: $2,960
Engine: Supercharged V-8, 170-hp, 288.6-cid
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