The Cord 810/812 was probably one of the most innovative automobiles in American history. The breathtaking styling and advanced technical solutions were far ahead of their time. It would be 30 years before another American production car, the Oldsmobile Toronado, featured the front-wheel drive already seen on the Cord 810. This report goes back to the history of the Cord 810/812 and shows various vehicles in pictures, supplemented by two original sales brochures and historical images.