Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 30 August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$130,000 - $160,000
Offered from the Richard L. Burdick CollectionThe first successful
production American front-wheel-drive carThe most desirable and
sought-after factory body styleOriginal engine, chassis, and body
as delivered in 1930125-hp, 298-cu. in. inline eight-cylinder
engine, and three-speed manual transmissionVery original example
with older restoration; records 65,000 milesEligible for all Auburn
Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Club activities and meetsClassic Car Club of
America (CCCA) Full Classic
Among the most exciting automobiles in the Burdick Collection is
this extremely original Cord L-29 cabriolet, an example of the most
desirable factory body style. Listed in the ACD Club's 1999 70th
Anniversary roster of known cars with Gene McKay of Spokane,
Washington, it has been a long-term part of Mr. Burdick's
collection, and wears an older cosmetic restoration in two tones of
caramel. Close inspection indicates that the car seems to have
never received a full restoration; it retains its original
structural woodwork, in good condition, and the original serial
number and body tags are still in place, a reassuring confirmation
of its purity. More recently the interior and top were both redone
very professionally and in the original materials. The original
metal trim is still in good condition, inside and out, and the car
retains its original Bijur lubricating system and windshield wiper
motor. An ideal basis for light freshening and tours, or the best
possible beginning to a full restoration, this is an L-29 to
treasure.
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1929.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
