[{"id": 17148633, "authorName": "Alwaysanother1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alwaysanother1/", "bidAmount": 440, "content": "USD $440 bid placed by Alwaysanother1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742658034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17152165, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting that BaT would list this the same week as a real Cord convertible the same color.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1742676622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17153765, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love Cords...I apologize for this comment...\r\nNOT meant to be negative...HOWEVER...\r\n...for a car of this caliber from a Company with vision, the clothes dryer hoses snaking out of the engine hood look amateurish...JUSSAYIN'.\r\nSurprised this is not listed as a project, as I project this may not move...literally and figuratively and $$$$$-wise.\r\nThere is a fair amount of refurbishment that needs to be executed. This wounded warrior needs to be reborn..........\r\nBEST for an umbili-cord auction :-)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742697002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17154086, "authorName": "jwlker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwlker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. A 50-year old replica of a 95-year old car? Rhode Island weather was kind of rough on this one. Still, this is an awesome toy. Especially if you can find the missing top.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742705046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17154230, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DOES IT RUN ABD DRIVE?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742715106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17154231, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 666, "content": "USD $666 bid placed by RidleysRides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742715120, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17154232, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sho Made me DO That?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742715140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17154549, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks more like Tek cable sheathing than dryer vent, but whatever. Purchased right this could be a fun car for C&C, and ice cream runs.It\u2019s a repro, so be sure to spend a-CORD-ingly.\r\nI\u2019ll see myself out.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1742734077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17156042, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742750114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17156405, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1969 was a high water mark for the Mopar 440 engine. If this engine is the same iteration that they put in the California highway patrol cars, this vehicle will be an absolute rocket! GLWTA!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742751690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17157369, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742755090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17157597, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RidleysRides Car runs and drives excellent!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742755950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17157599, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rickaz car goes very well!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742755982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17158066, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What chssis is this on? What was donor Car? How is it Titled? As a SAMCO?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742762804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17158355, "authorName": "misterotis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterotis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the right price this could be a lot of fun.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742767206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17158869, "authorName": "McDooble", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcdooble/", "bidAmount": 888, "content": "USD $888 bid placed by McDooble", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742775525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17159790, "authorName": "Poldopolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poldopolis/", "bidAmount": 988, "content": "USD $988 bid placed by Poldopolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742808763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17164378, "authorName": "billpatton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billpatton/", "bidAmount": 1088, "content": "USD $1,088 bid placed by billpatton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742843219, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17168127, "authorName": "sirpainter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirpainter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you tell us what spare parts come with the car. It almost looks like a top frame wrapped up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742857053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17168257, "authorName": "Poldopolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poldopolis/", "bidAmount": 1188, "content": "USD $1,188 bid placed by Poldopolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742858235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17169976, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "USD $1,500 bid placed by troy_hall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742897714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17171686, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sirpainter yes top is included the frame of the top is in good condition the fabric will need to be addressed. I will get back to you asap on what other items are included.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742918725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17174365, "authorName": "billpatton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billpatton/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "USD $1,600 bid placed by billpatton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742928388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17179540, "authorName": "Poldopolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poldopolis/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "USD $1,700 bid placed by Poldopolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742947547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17179544, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone would like to see the car in person please contact me via contact seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742947568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17185618, "authorName": "Spyder27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder27/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "USD $2,000 bid placed by Spyder27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743014328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17191420, "authorName": "Poldopolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poldopolis/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "USD $2,100 bid placed by Poldopolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743044217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17191465, "authorName": "Spyder27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder27/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "USD $3,000 bid placed by Spyder27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743045090, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17191909, "authorName": "Poldopolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poldopolis/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "USD $3,100 bid placed by Poldopolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743063294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17192119, "authorName": "Spyder27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder27/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "USD $4,000 bid placed by Spyder27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743075152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17192369, "authorName": "Poldopolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poldopolis/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "USD $4,100 bid placed by Poldopolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743079562, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17192845, "authorName": "Spyder27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder27/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by Spyder27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743084465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17203808, "authorName": "TomLaferriere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomlaferriere/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "USD $7,000 bid placed by TomLaferriere", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743173474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17203995, "authorName": "Spyder27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder27/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "USD $8,000 bid placed by Spyder27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743174866, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17211046, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has the smallest pedal box ever...my feet would never fit in there", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1743204158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17211171, "authorName": "shrackracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shrackracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this SAMCO originally came with the Chrysler engine/driveline, it's not a WARRIOR model, it's the ROYALE.\r\n\r\nThe Ford powered cars were Warriors, like this one:\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-cord-warrior/\r\n\r\nAn original ROYALE version has an \"R\" in the VIN, as this link shows:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.worldwidevintageautos.com/vehicles/497/1970-cord-samco-cord-royale\r\n\r\nIt's very possible someone swapped drivetrains during it's lifetime, but the \"W\" in the VIN plate indicates the \"WARRIOR\" version. I'm very familiar with these cars, as my father had a '69 Warrior for over three decades that I spent many hours/days in the garage working on. It also with a \"W\" in the VIN. \r\n\r\nThe are a rather brutish, but very fun car to drive. It requires one's complete attention. Stock, they had four wheel drum brakes, a solid front axle, and leaf springs all the way around. Image #107 appears to be a Ford rear.\r\n\r\nThe stainless steel tubing that exits the engine bay and goes into the fender was to mimic the look of the original 810/812 Supercharged cars where the exhaust did actually go through those tubes. A Google search for \"Cord 810 supercharged\" will show you what I'm referring to.\r\n\r\nGood luck with the auction.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1743205462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17211356, "authorName": "shrackracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shrackracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer, @hwjbmw\n\nThere were two versions of the SAMCO Cord - ROYALE, and WARRIOR. Warriors are denoted with a \"W\" in the VIN, and a Ford driveline (302 engine, C4 trans). Royale versions had an \"R\" in the VIN, and used the Chrysler driveline (440 engine, 727 trans).\n\nThe VIN for this SAMCO denotes it's a Warrior model, not a Royale. It's very possible a previous owner did a driveline swap at some point in the past.\n\nThis Warrior sold on BaT in 2022: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-cord-warrior/. Ford driveline, \"W\" in the VIN.\n\nI'm very familiar with these cars, as my father owned a 1969 Warrior edition (\"W\" VIN) with the Ford driveline for 3+ decades. Solid front axle, 4 wheel manual front brakes, recirculating ball steering boxes and leaf spring spring suspension all the way around. I spent many hours/days in the garage working on it. Fond memories.\n\nThey are a rather brutish car to drive, but are still very fun. The power:weight ratio with either driveline make them move out well.\n\nThere was parts availability a few years ago, but the website doesn't appear to be working. They still appear on FB - look for Auburn Cord Duesenberg Co, in Broken Bow OK.\n\nBest of luck with the auction.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1743207313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17212865, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shrackracing thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743250056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17212866, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please bid confidently on this one! This car runs and drives excellent!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743250083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17213076, "authorName": "hwjbmw (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sirpainter spare parts include wire wheel covers and center cap parts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743253431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17213484, "authorName": "A7534", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a7534/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My father had a 1966 Glenn Pray Cord (predecessor to this). It was more accurate in appearance to the original Cord. It was technologically very interesting. It used a Corvair power unit turned around and mounted in front. So, it was front-wheel drive as the real Cords were. He and I drive it to various car events throughout the upper Midwest. We had great times; the car was surprisingly comfortable and reliable. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743258222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17213680, "authorName": "PanteraMike74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panteramike74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, it's a Replicord!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743260283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17214594, "authorName": "Poldopolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poldopolis/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "USD $8,100 bid placed by Poldopolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743267628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17214815, "authorName": "Spyder27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder27/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "USD $9,000 bid placed by Spyder27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743268599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17214920, "authorName": "66Malibu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66malibu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool car, but just have to lose those Moroso gold anodized rocker covers and the triangular air cleaner. Certainly a very nice project and worth the effort, IMHO. \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743269086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17214963, "authorName": "Atom0096", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atom0096/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll bet that 440 can light up those 195 14's until your right foot gets tired of holding down the accelerator or until the fire department arrives.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1743269243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17215406, "authorName": "Poldopolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poldopolis/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "USD $9,100 bid placed by Poldopolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743270883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17215412, "authorName": "Spyder27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder27/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by Spyder27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743270903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17215578, "authorName": "Spyder27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spyder27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/29/25 for USD $10,000.00 to Spyder27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743271501, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17238812, "authorName": "brdwyray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brdwyray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@A7534. please allow me to make a minor correction to your post about the Glenn Pray 8/10 Cord replicas. The Corvair powertrain was NOT turned around for the Cord application. The powertrain position in both the Corvair and Pray replica was with transmission ahead of the engine. For the Cord application the Corvair powertrain was merely moved forward in the chassis to replicate the Cord powertrain\u2026\u2026transmission ahead of the engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743532752, "type": "comment"}]