1930 Cord Cabriolet L29 - No Sale at $125,201

The L29 Cord offered here is a Certified ACD Category one original car, bearing ACD certification number C38. The history of this car is fully known, and very interesting in itself. After the Cords original owners were killed in a plane craft in the early 30's the car was given to the caretaker of there summer home as compensation for back pay. He kept the car until the early 80's when his widow finally sold the L29, which was being used to drive a sawmill. After that Marquee specialists performed a complete painstaking frame off nut and bolt restoration, which included, new woodwork that fits absolutely perfect, a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The car has been tour proven which is a testament to the quality of workmanship, and the drivability of the car, over 1000 miles have been put on this car, and it runs and drives as good as it looks. The mechanical condition and drivability is very important in these L29 cords, coupled with a professional restoration, and Category One Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club certification, make this car a unique opportunity to acquire a rare and very unique automobile. The L29 Cabriolet is one of the sleekest body styles of the era, with the use of ront wheel drive it allowed the coachwork to be very low and sleek.

Specs & Details:

Auction Date: 18 Feb 2006
No Sale: $125,201
# Bids: 8
VIN: C-38
Engine: 8
Transmission: manual
Exterior Color: blue / tan
Interior Color: blue