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1929 Cord L-29 Navigation
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
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 and 1930 Cord L-29 Phaeton Sedan Chassis#: 2927669, 2927103 Sold for USD$401,000 2025 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
| 1929 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan Sold for USD$123,200 2025 Broad Arrow Auctions : Academy of Art University Collection | |
| 1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2926061 Sold for USD$192,640 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
| 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 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 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 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.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $145,000 | |||
| 1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
| 1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet | FDA1282 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $180,000 | $215,000 | $265,000 |
| 1929 Cord L-29 Sedan | 2925737 | 2016 Worldwide Auctions The Houston Classic | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
| 1929 Cord L-29 Town Car | 2926758 | 2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction | $175,000 | $225,000 |
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