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Randy Rusk
(@randyrusk)
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I've shared recently that I've been acquiring a few Minimarque models of Auburns, Cords, and Duesenbergs. For them to fall in my acceptable price range, I've had to be a little less selective (the Auburn with a missing hood ornament, for example - Oh, and thanks to those who helped me find a replacement!).

My most recent acquisition is this 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged. Can you see its imperfection?

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IMG 8600

It was sold (and the seller clearly identified it) with a broken windscreen. So I did my best with my bad eyes and sausage fingers to reassemble it.

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It's not perfect but in a display case from a foot away, it's certainly passable. Here's where it's snapped...

snapped

Of course, if anyone knows where I can find a replacement, I'm always looking!

 



   
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John Kuvakas
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Nice work, Randy! It looks great.


John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA


   
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David H
(@d-m-holcombe)
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I held mine near the screen and still couldn't spot the defect(s).  Of course, mine wasn't a Minimarque.  I think you have another winner!



   
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