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1931 Cord L-29 Navigation
When introduced in 1929, Cord did something few cars before or since had ever done. Offering something entirely new and different, it was the first American production car to feature front-wheel-drive. Truly among the most innovative automobiles ever produced, it created an incredible amount of interest and attention.
With the long wheelbase and exceptionally low bodylines, it is a true visual masterpiece. To achieve the front-wheel-drive layout, the huge Auburn engine was turned 180 degrees and extended several inches into the firewall, allowing room for the transmission and differential up front.
This Cord L-29 has been driven over 55,000 miles by the current owners. This includes two coast-to-coast trips of 8,600 miles over a six-week period.
With the long wheelbase and exceptionally low bodylines, it is a true visual masterpiece. To achieve the front-wheel-drive layout, the huge Auburn engine was turned 180 degrees and extended several inches into the firewall, allowing room for the transmission and differential up front.
This Cord L-29 has been driven over 55,000 miles by the current owners. This includes two coast-to-coast trips of 8,600 miles over a six-week period.
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1931 Cord L-29 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Cord L-29
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
| 1931 Cord L-29 Brougham Chassis#: 2929340 Sold for USD$71,500 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2929758 Sold for USD$280,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2927175 Sold for USD$229,600 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center |   |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: FD3954 Sold for USD$131,600 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1931 CORD L29 CABRIOLET Chassis#: 2929884 Sold for USD$275,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Brougham Chassis#: 2928803 Sold for USD$89,100 2020 RM Sothebys : The Mitosinka Collection | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2928916 Sold for USD$242,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Brougham Chassis#: 29929177 Sold for USD$44,000 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2231 Sold for USD$224,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2928916 Sold for USD$210,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 3916 Sold for USD$187,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island |  |
| 1932 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 4987 Sold for USD$236,500 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2929506 Sold for USD$180,000 2015 WorldWide Auctions - Houston Classic Auction | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan Chassis#: 2930071 Sold for USD$156,750 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island |   |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$258,500 2014 Worldwide Auctions - Auburn | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 2928812 Sold for USD$258,500 2014 The 7th Annual Auburn Auction | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2929244 Sold for USD$246,488 2013 RM Auction - London | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2929040 Sold for USD$231,000 2013 RM Auctions - St John's |   |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chassis#: 2929758 Sold for USD$407,000 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Chassis#: 2929245 Sold for USD$280,000 2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction |  |
Cord L-29s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Cord L-29's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet | 4117 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
| 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet | FDA4201 | 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | $325,000 | $375,000 |
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1931 Cord L-29 Vehicle Profiles
Rumble Seat Cabriolet
Coachwork: Limousine Body Mfg. Co.
Rumble Seat Cabriolet
Coachwork: Limousine Body Mfg. Co.
Rumble Seat Cabriolet
Coachwork: Limousine Body Mfg. Co.
Rumble Seat Cabriolet
Coachwork: Limousine Body Mfg. Co.
Rumble Seat Cabriolet
Coachwork: Limousine Body Mfg. Co.
Rumble Seat Cabriolet
Coachwork: Limousine Body Mfg. Co.Chassis #: 2929040
Engine #: FD3696A
Vin #: F-117
Prototype Speedster
Coachwork: LaGrande
Rumble Seat Cabriolet
Coachwork: Limousine Body Mfg. Co.
