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Today I present to you an exceptional collection of Cord Model cars , these American automobiles that have marked the history of the automobile industry with their revolutionary design and technical innovation. Each model in this collection faithfully represents the elegance and sophistication of this legendary brand of the 1930s.
A Specialist Reseller of Model cars
As a specialist retailer, I maintain this collection of Cord Model cars with a stock that is regularly updated according to arrivals. The models you discover here correspond exactly to the parts currently available in stores, mainly in the 1/43 scale which remains the reference for collectors.
You will also find some models in 1/24th and 1/18th scales for those looking for larger pieces , as well as 1/87th (HO scale) versions perfect for model railway enthusiasts. Each Model is available in limited quantities, generally between 1 and 2 copies, which gives each acquisition a special character.
What can we find in this Collection?
This selection of Cord Model cars features the brand's most iconic models, including the legendary 810 and 812, which revolutionized the American automobile. These faithful reproductions perfectly capture the avant-garde lines of these vehicles, their distinctive pop-up headlights, and their futuristic bodywork for the time.
Collectors will discover sedan and convertible versions, reflecting the diversity of the original Cord range. Each model illustrates the technical ingenuity of this pioneering brand, with its details carefully reproduced by the best Model makers.
The Fascinating Story of Cord
The Cord brand, created by Errett Lobban Cord in the 1920s, represents one of the most innovative pages of American automotive history. Active mainly between 1929 and 1937, it produced vehicles of striking modernity, particularly with the 810 and 812 models launched in 1935-1936.
These revolutionary automobiles introduced completely new concepts: front-wheel drive , retractable headlights, aerodynamic lines and a futuristic dashboard. Unfortunately, this technical and aesthetic avant-garde was not enough to ensure the commercial sustainability of the brand, which fell victim to the economic crisis and high production costs.
Today, original Cords are among the most sought-after collector cars in the world, fully justifying the interest in classic models reproduced in Model.
A Significant Anecdote
Perhaps the most fascinating story about Cord is its retractable headlights , a world first at the time. This innovation, now commonplace, represented a revolutionary technical feat that required a complex mechanism operated manually from the passenger compartment.
Paradoxically, this avant-garde feature contributed to the brand's difficulties: the manufacturing costs and reliability problems of this sophisticated system weighed on profitability. Nevertheless, this technical peculiarity is today the charm of Model reproductions, where this emblematic detail is carefully reproduced by the most demanding manufacturers.
This innovation perfectly illustrates the visionary spirit of Cord, a brand that was forty years ahead of its time, as the car designs of the 1970s and 1980s would later demonstrate.
Complete Your Model Collection
Cord Model cars hold a special place in the world of automotive reproductions. They represent a pivotal period in American automotive design, when innovation took precedence over mass production, creating unique vehicles that would have a lasting impact on the industry.
For collectors passionate about American cars, these models fit perfectly alongside Chrysler , Packard , and Duesenberg models from the same era. This complementarity allows us to recreate the golden age of American luxury cars, a period when technical and aesthetic audacity knew no bounds.
These reproductions are particularly appealing to fans of vehicles from the 1930s , a time when the automobile industry was shifting from craftsmanship to industry while retaining a unique soul and personality. Fans of automotive innovation will also find something to their liking, as these models perfectly illustrate how technology can enhance aesthetics.
The Perfect Gift Idea
A Cord Model car makes an ideal gift for car enthusiasts, especially for birthdays, Father's Day, or the holidays. These models tell a story, that of a visionary brand that dared to challenge the conventions of its time.
Giving a Cord Model is like passing on a piece of automotive history, a lesson in audacity and innovation that still resonates today. The recipient will discover not only a remarkable collectible , but also the legacy of a brand that has influenced the aesthetic evolution of the modern automobile.
Product Features
- Base and protective box included with each Model
- Made of metal (quality alloy)
- Faithful reproduction respecting the proportions and details of the original model
- Careful packaging and optimal protection during transport
- Detailed finishes reproducing the technical specifications of each model
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