1936 Cord 812
Jay Leno had a lot of good things to say about his 1936 Cord 812. According to him, it was a favorite! The design makes it resemble something by Duesenberg, one of his favorite automakers. This vehicle is quite innovative and had only been in production from 1936 to 1937. It made history as the first American car with an independent front suspension and a front-wheel-drive at the same time. It was produced by a company called Cord Automobile, an Auburn Automobile Company subsidiary. This model was also dubbed “the Baby Duesenberg.” Its original price had been $2,960, but it is now worth $150,000.
1936 Cord 812
1927 Duesenberg Model X
After Jay Leno learned about the Duesenberg Model X, he bought it right away! He decided to donate it to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, which is run by Peter Heydon. The talk show host did this since it is one of the rarest vehicles on the planet. He found it in a remarkable condition. According to Hemmings, even the most dedicated collectors found the 1927 Duesenberg Model X “elusive” to obtain. August Duesenberg himself designed this model! Compared to Model A, this was a much sportier car. It was built in the Auburn, Indiana company factory. When it first came out, it had a price tag of $8,500. These days, however, these cars are valued at $300,000 to $400,000.
1927 Duesenberg Model X
