1970 Cord Royale - $24,900 - Mankato, MN - If you don't recognize this car don't feel bad because it's not one you are going to see everyday! This particular car is a 1970 Samco Cord. Here is a little history on the history of the Cords: After building some of the finest and most beautiful automobiles in the world, with revolutionary designs, The Depression catches up with the Cord and Cord Automobile files for bankruptcy. 1967- 1968. William P. Lear, father of the LearJet and President of The LearJet Company in Wichita, Kansas, expressed interest in the now bankrupt Cord Automobile Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Local businessman, Oklahoma State Legislator and Lear friend, Howard Williams, further excited Lear's interest and the company soon became Sports Automobile Manufacturing Company (SAMCO) .1968 to 1970. Sporting a new redesigned body, the Cord was reintroduced again in the late 60's. This time, with plenty of horsepower. The SAMCO model Cords rolled out of the Tulsa factory in two different models, The Warrior and Royale. The Warrior, with a 108 inch wheel base, and the extended version Royale with a 113 inch wheel base. Both models came equipped with either a Ford 302 engine, or the Chrysler 440 Magnum engine. The factory soon moved its production work to the Keystone Lake community of Mannford, Oklahoma West of Tulsa. During this three year period, some 400 cars were built eclipsing the earlier production models of 1966. So, this is one of the last 400 Cars produced by Samco up until 1970. It is the longer wheelbase Royale version and is powered by Ford with an automatic transmission. It has been with the current owner for approximately the last 20 years. It was kept at their lake home where they enjoyed it during the summer months and stored it winters. In April of 2011 it had new springs and shocks installed as well as the gauges/cluster was updated. The convertible top has been redone in the past and is a good quality top that's in great shape. This car is a nice running and driving replica of a classic that should only go up in value. If you're looking for something Unique this is definitely it, we haven't had one here before and with only 400 total Samco's produced I'm guessing this may be the only one we see. This car has a MN title and is titled as a 1970 Cord 2D kit. If you would like to know more about this car or schedule and appointment to see it give Jeff a call at 507-386-1726 or email sales@uniquemankato.com
1970 Cord Royale - $24,900 - Mankato, MN - If you don't recognize this car don't feel bad because it's not one you are going to see everyday! This particular car is a 1970 Samco Cord. Here is a little history on the history of the Cords: After building some of the finest and most beautiful automobiles in the world, with revolutionary designs, The Depression catches up with the Cord and Cord Automobile files for bankruptcy. 1967- 1968. William P. Lear, father of the LearJet and President of The LearJet Company in Wichita, Kansas, expressed interest in the now bankrupt Cord Automobile Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Local businessman, Oklahoma State Legislator and Lear friend, Howard Williams, further excited Lear's interest and the company soon became Sports Automobile Manufacturing Company (SAMCO) .1968 to 1970. Sporting a new redesigned body, the Cord was reintroduced again in the late 60's. This time, with plenty of horsepower. The SAMCO model Cords rolled out of the Tulsa factory in two different models, The Warrior and Royale. The Warrior, with a 108 inch wheel base, and the extended version Royale with a 113 inch wheel base. Both models came equipped with either a Ford 302 engine, or the Chrysler 440 Magnum engine. The factory soon moved its production work to the Keystone Lake community of Mannford, Oklahoma West of Tulsa. During this three year period, some 400 cars were built eclipsing the earlier production models of 1966. So, this is one of the last 400 Cars produced by Samco up until 1970. It is the longer wheelbase Royale version and is powered by Ford with an automatic transmission. It has been with the current owner for approximately the last 20 years. It was kept at their lake home where they enjoyed it during the summer months and stored it winters. In April of 2011 it had new springs and shocks installed as well as the gauges/cluster was updated. The convertible top has been redone in the past and is a good quality top that's in great shape. This car is a nice running and driving replica of a classic that should only go up in value. If you're looking for something Unique this is definitely it, we haven't had one here before and with only 400 total Samco's produced I'm guessing this may be the only one we see. This car has a MN title and is titled as a 1970 Cord 2D kit. If you would like to know more about this car or schedule and appointment to see it give Jeff a call at 507-386-1726 or email sales@uniquemankato.com