1931 Cord L-29 Sedan

The front-wheel drive Cord L-29 was motivated by a conventional 298-cubic-inch Lycoming L-head inline-eight engine and wore low, rakish coachwork styled by Alan Leamy. This particular example is a Cabriolet with a history that included long-term California ownership by Ernie Mendicki, Bob Morehouse, and William 'Chip' Connor. Mr. Connor acquired the car in 1983, and after receiving a restoration, it was an award-winner in the special L-29 class at Pebble Beach in 1987. Jim Fasnacht acquired it in 2002 and soon gave it a fresh restoration. Ken Clark performed chassis, engine, and preliminary bodywork, with paint, top, interior, and finishes performed by LaVine Restorations of Nappanee, Indiana. Upon completion, it wore a Limousine Maroon exterior with accents of Dark Gray. Among its many chrome accessories were Woodlite headlamps and cowl lights, chrome wire wheels, and dual side mirrors. There is a light gray interior and tan canvas top.

In 2006, the Cord returned to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elgance where it was a class award-winner. A few weeks later, it was in Indiana for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club National Reunion, where it was awarded the E.L. Cord Award for Best L-29.

In 2013, this Cord joined the Adderley Collection and, since that time, has been carefully maintained.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2024