Coches Cord: libros - historia y modelos

Cord Automobiles L-29 & 810 / 812 Photo Archive

The decade of the thirties witnessed the apogee of the golden age of classic cars. The Cord automobile, in both versions, with its spectacular style and advanced technology was without doubt one of the most extraordinary cars to be built during its era.

The Cord automobile, as well as Cord the man, has from its genesis signified innovation, power, and mystique. Those Cords that survive continue to inspire and influence the design of modern automobiles.
Spectacular photographs combined with in-depth captions tell the story. Includes a concise and informative history of Cord, both the company and the man.

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Auburn - Cord - Duesenberg - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the American makes Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg. Describes the models:
- Auburn, 120, 8-98, 8-100A, 652-Y, 851, 852, 866, 876 and Speedsters
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Cord L-29, 810 and 812
- Duesenberg A, X, J and SJ.

• The 102 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg - Racers & Record-Setters Photo Archive

From the very beginnings of the automobile industry, manufacturers had to prove the mettle of their products in order to stand out from the multitude of rival companies.
One of the best means to accomplish this was by winning races and establishing high-speed endurance records. No one pursued this concept more aggressively than those merchants of speed, E. L. Cord and the Duesenberg brothers, Fred and Augie.

Ride along with some of the era's most talented and daring drivers as they put Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs through their paces. The extensive archival collection of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum brings us spectacular photographs of these three marques as they gain laurels in the crucible of competition.
Informative captions tell the story of the dauntless efforts of men and machines as they raise the bar of automotive engineering during the formative days of the American automobile.

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