1930 Jordan Motor Model Z at the 58th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

C1 - American Classic Open

C2 - American Classic Open Packard

C3 - American Classic Closed

C4 - Cadillac V-16

E1 - Lancia Prewar

E2 - Lancia Postwar

H - Rolls-Royce Prewar

I - Mercedes-Benz Prewar

J1 - European Classic Open 1922-1934

J2 - European Classic Open 1935-1940

J3 - European Classic Closed

L1 - Prewar Preservation

L2 - Postwar Preservation through 1967

M1 - Ferrari Grand Touring

M2 - Ferrari Competition

M3 - 50th Anniversary of the Ferrari Spyder California

N - Lamborghini

O1 - Postwar Sports

O2 - Postwar Touring

P - General Motors Woodies

Q - Motorama Concept Car GM Centennial

R - GM Powered Sports Cars

S - 20+ Liter Club

V - Open Wheel Race Cars

C1 - American Classic Open Vehicles

1930 Cord L-29

1930 Jordan Motor Model Z

1931 Pierce Arrow Model 41

1932 Chrysler Series CL Imperial

1932 Lincoln Model KB

1932 Marmon Sixteen

1932 Packard Model 903 Deluxe Eight

1933 Duesenberg Model J

1936 Cord 810

1940 Cadillac Series Sixty

Information on the 1930 Jordan Motor Model Z

More photographs of the 1930 Jordan Motor Model Z

The Jordan was one of the most famous cars to be built in Cleveland, Ohio. Started in 1917, it lasted until 1931, just a few months after this roadster was built. The Jordan was probably best known for the advertising penned by the owner, a former advertising man, Ned Jordan.

By the time this car was built in 1930, the Jordan Company was placing its hopes on the new eight-cylinder Great line Eighty and Ninety. Perhaps the most exciting model offered that year was the Model 'Z' Speedway Ace with sporty Woodlites, low-slung coachwork and aircraft-style dashboard.

The Jordan Model Z Speedway was introduced in 1930 on a special 145-inch wheelbase double drop chassis that gave a low-slung racy appearance with a body built by Facto. The engine was a 5.4-liter, 114 horsepower Continental engine with a four-speed gearbox and aircraft-type instrument panel with altimeter and toggle controls for accessories. There is a matching Woodlite head, running and single tail lamp. Of the two Model Z Speedway Ace roadsters built, this is the only example known to have survived.

Unfortunately, the Speedway Ace, priced at $5,000, was beyond the means of most Depression Era automobile buyers.

This 1930 Jordan Model Z Speedway Ace is the only known example of the final and finest effort of the Jordan Company. Ned Jordan is probably best remembered for his advertising flair; his 'Somewhere West of Laramie' ad is arguably the most famous ad in America. The Jordan Company survived only one more year after this spectacular car was built.

Also photographed at :

Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance >> American Classics Early 1929 to 1935

Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance >> Class E - 1925-1931 CCCA Classic

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