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From 1929 to 1931, Cord produced 5,014 L-29 models, the first mass-produced front-wheel drive American automobile. This sedan rides on a wheelbase that measures 137.5 inches and is powered by a 125-horsepower Lycoming eight-cylinder engine.
This example is an original example that was built in October of 1929, which was the first full month of production. It is perhaps the earliest surviving unrestored example of an L-29. During the production run, many recalls, changes, and updates were made on the L-29, such as changing the size of the wheel spokes and moving the batter to the side of the vehicle from under the hood. None of those changes were performed on this vehicle, which makes it a great example of an initial production run of Cords.By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2010
This example is an original example that was built in October of 1929, which was the first full month of production. It is perhaps the earliest surviving unrestored example of an L-29. During the production run, many recalls, changes, and updates were made on the L-29, such as changing the size of the wheel spokes and moving the batter to the side of the vehicle from under the hood. None of those changes were performed on this vehicle, which makes it a great example of an initial production run of Cords.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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