Al; According to the sign next to this car in the ACD MUSEUM; There were approximately 3000 1936 and 1937 Cords produced but only three of them were hardtop coupes and only one of them was built like this vehicle. Robert Stranahan Sr., President and Founder of Champion Sparkplugs commissioned this one of a kind Cord to be built for himself. There are many unique features in this car including chromed Auburn headlights, a padded leather top, an Auburn hood ornament and LaSalle ventiports on the sides of the hood. After having been used in Ohio and abused in California, the Cord was discovered in Montreal Canada in very decrepit condition by Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg enthusiast Dr. Faye Culbreth. After a multi year restoration, this one of a kind Cord was donated to the museum.
I ordered my copy of Cord Complete in early December for my dad and it arrived on Christmas Eve (well at least USPS left a delivery notification) but I didn't get it until Monday. This is one of the best automotive books I've ever read. Very expensive but unbelievably well done. I'm reading it first then I'm handing it over to him.
The Jalopy Journal
