There are some
cars that are just so far in advance of conventional thinking that the general
public just couldn’t accept. The Beverly was definitely one of those cars with
pop up headlights, electrically operated pre-selected gearbox, front wheel
drive and that styling.
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4730cc V8 producing 125bhp it was the first American production saloon to reach
100mph in 1935. In 1937 the 812 with its supercharger was made available, boosting
the power to 195bhp and taking it well over the tonne.
In total
(various body styles were offered) 2320 were built of this art deco masterpiece
that tried to bring Duesenberg styling to the masses. Just a footnote Cord also
owned Duesenberg!!!! Other unique features of this car were internal door
hinges, a fully lifting bonnet (not the usual swing up side panels), variable windscreen
wipers (having windscreen wipers was a big deal in the 30’s) and a standard
fitted radio. There’s so much more information I could give about this car but
best read the link at the bottom of the page after the pictures.
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