Hemmings Daily: Cord brand slated for revival, possibly as early as next year

1937 Cord 812. Photo by Jeff Koch. Eighty years ago, the Cord epitomized the car of the future. Now, thanks in part to legislation intended to encourage low-volume replica car builders, the Cord may once again have a future as a production car. As announced late last month, Houston area oil industry consultant Craig Corbell started to lay plans for a Cord revival following the passage of the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act, which passed Congress last December as part of a $305 billion highway fundin [View in Browser | Subscribe] [Hemmings Daily] Wednesday, November 23, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Hemmings Daily will be taking a day off tomorrow to celebrate Thanksgiving. We'll be back with an edition on Friday, and want to wish our readers who celebrate the American Thanksgiving the happiest of holidays. [Cord brand slated for revival, possibly as early as next year] [Cord brand slated for revival, possibly as early as next year] Posted by Daniel Strohl - 1937 Cord 812. Photo by Jeff Koch. Eighty years ago, the Cord epitomized the car of the future. Now, thanks in part to legislation intended to encourage low-volume replica car builders, the Cord may once again have a future as a production car. As announced late last month, Houston area oil industry consultant Craig Corbell started to lay plans for a Cord revival following the passage of the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act, which passed Congress last December as part of a $305 billion highway fundin... [Read More] [Sponsor] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1973 Chevrolet C30] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1973 Chevrolet C30] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Retired one-ton 1973 Chevrolet C30 pickup for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: Original owner. 350 Target Master engine. Corporate 14 bolt, full floater rear. Beautiful shape. No rust. Runs and drives great. Hydraulic lift gate and metal bed rack. Original gate and bumper come with the truck. 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