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1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet

This elegant Cord features a restoration that was done totally by its current owner. The owner purchased the car in 1995 and undertook the project in his restoration shop.

The Cord L-29 was America's first mass-produced front-wheel drive automobile. The stance was eleven inches lower than the average production car of its day. With a 137-inch wheelbase, it makes for a very sleek-looking vehicle. Cords of this era could be painted in a custom color such as this white example, for an additional cost of $20.

The Cord L-29 was one of the first cars in the world that featured an interior that was styled to reflect the lines and grace of the exterior. Under the bonnet was a 298.6 cubic-inch Lycoming straight eight, which produced 125 horsepower. The wheelbase measures 137.5 inches, and the car weighs 4300 pounds. When new, the Front Drive Cord L-29 Cabriolet cost $3295.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2010

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1929 Cord L-29 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Cord L-29

(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet
Chassis#: 2927223
Sold for USD$100,800
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction
 
1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet
Chassis#: 2925603
Sold for USD$113,120
  2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction
1929 Cord L-29 image  1929 Cord L-29 image  
1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet
Chassis#: 2927788
Sold for USD$77,500
  2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction
 
1929 Cord L-29 Town Car by d'Ieteren Freres
Chassis#: 2926758
Sold for USD$154,000
  2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
1929 Cord L-29 image  1929 Cord L-29 image  
1929 Cord L-29 Special Coupe
Chassis#: 2927005
Sold for USD$2,420,000
  2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
 
1929 Cord L29
Sold for USD$165,000
  2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center
1929 Cord L-29 image  1929 Cord L-29 image  
1929 Cord L29 Convertible Sedan
Chassis#: FD2660
Sold for USD$148,500
  2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
 

Cord L-29s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1929 Cord L-29's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet 2022 Mecum : Glendale$145,000  
1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee   
1929 Cord L-29 CabrioletFDA12822021 Mecum : Monterey$180,000$215,000$265,000
1929 Cord L-29 Sedan29257372016 Worldwide Auctions The Houston Classic $100,000$130,000
1929 Cord L-29 Town Car29267582014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction $175,000$225,000

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1929 Cord L-29

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1929 Cord L-29 Vehicle Profiles

1929 Cord L-29 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Designer: Harry Miller
Chassis #: 2925603
1929 Cord L-29 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Designer: Harry Miller
1929 Cord L-29 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Designer: Harry Miller
1929 Cord L-29 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Designer: Harry Miller
Engine #: FDA 1282
1929 Cord L-29 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Designer: Harry Miller
1929 Cord L-29 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Designer: Harry Miller
1929 Cord L-29 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Designer: Harry Miller
1929 Cord L-29 vehicle information
Town Car
Coachwork: d'Leteren Freres
Chassis #: 2926758
Engine #: FD1395