Amelia Earhart's 1936 Cord 810: A Testament to Her Legacy and Love for Automotive Innovation

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The car returns to its former glory, after being lost for decades.

Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator known for her record-breaking flights, also had an equally daring taste in automobiles. Known for her exceptional spirit and forward-thinking, it's no surprise that she owned a 1936 Cord 810, a car as innovative and revolutionary as Earhart herself.

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The Cord 810, unveiled at the 1935 New York Auto Show, was a marvel of automotive technology. Its revolutionary design, with a "coffin-nose" hood, hidden headlights, and an absence of running boards, reflected a break from the past and a daring step towards the future. The car was equipped with a V-8 Lycoming engine, delivering 125 horsepower, and an innovative pre-selector transmission system, qualities that appealed to a risk-taker like Earhart.