hecube Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 http://www.autoevolu...sale-40928.html If you are an avid car collector and love rare and distinctive-looking pre World War II cars, we’ve got one taste morsel for you. The at the Coys 'True Greats' London auction that’s going to take place this Wednesday, a rare 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton once owned by Led Zepplin's Jimmy Page has been entered. The car has undergone a full concours restoration under his ownership and is in near-perfect condition right now. But the history behind this rare cochbuid brand is even more interesting than the idea of celebrity ownership. Created by the legendary designer Gordon Buehrig, the Cord 810 created a sensation when it debuted at the 1935 New York Auto Show. It quickly grew in notoriety and was named the Baby Duesenberg. More recently, it was named among the 10 most significant cars of the 20th century by the Museum of Modern Art. This particular example is painted in a lightly metallic shade of Royal Blue with a pleated interior in a matching leather tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 So he can drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 So he can drive? I know. I was surprised to see this. I am used to him getting in-out of a limo. This car is a bit too big for my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Pretty cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxjim Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Beautiful car. Always loved Cords. If I spring for it can I get an autographed guitar? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 So he can drive? Jimmy Page and Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones are two among many non-drivers who have collected vintage automobiles thru the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Jimmy Page and Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones are two among many non-drivers who have collected vintage automobiles thru the years. Ah I knew he didn't drive this stumped me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Jimmy Page and Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones are two among many non-drivers who have collected vintage automobiles thru the years. I knew Jimmy didn't drive, but not Charlie. I guess you can still have quite an interest in cars without being able to drive them. Obviously for investment purposes and the resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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