Vehicle Description
This 1931 Cord L29 Rumble-Seat Cabriolet is a relic of the Jazz
Age. It owes its iconic design to its namesake inventor, E.L. Cord.
This L29 Cabriolet is one of only 4,400 sold between 1929 and 1931,
before the market crash shuttered the Cord factory and halted the
sale of these opulent machines, Contributing to their interest as a
prized and collectible icon of the Classic Era. Now fully restored,
this piece of automotive history is being offered to the public
from a private collector in Honolulu, HI. Power is sent to the
front wheels through a 301ci Lycoming Straight-8 engine mated to a
3-speed manual transmission. Its lack of a transmission tunnel
provides flat floor panels, which gives this stylish L29 a roomy
interior, seating two in the front and a rumble-seat for guests in
the back, offering leather hand-stitched seats. No expense has been
spared in this Cord Cabriolet's restoration, presented in a Royal
Blue with silver accents and red coach stripes on the fenders, body
and chassis. The folding top has been fully restored with
high-quality stained wood and polished stainless-steel hardware,
and it's covered in dark blue canvas. The driver's compartment is
trimmed in Indigo Blue leather, complementing the outside color
scheme. Additionally, the integrated shift lever and
instrumentation panel is offered in the stylish dash design of the
era with chrome trim throughout. In a testament to the owner's
attention to detail, the engine compartment has been maintained
with correct paint colors, metal finishes and period-correct
lacquer wiring. The chassis and suspension have been refinished to
the same standard as the body. The wire wheels were restored with
silver-painted hubs and spokes, with chrome trim rings and
knock-offs lending to the car's distinctive look. Amenities
included with this 1931 Cord include a golf bag compartment in the
rear, two matching spare tires and a trunk in the rear for sensible
storage on your outings. This Cord comes equipped with Lady Stem
spare tire-mounted mirrors reproduced by White Glove Collection,
and genuine Woodlite headlights. The original headlights and a
Lalique Crystal Eagle hood ornament will also be included with the
purchase of this vehicle. Harry Miller and Cornelius Van Ranst
contributed to the design and innovative engineering of the L29,
complemented by Alan Leamy's distinctive long and low body styling,
necessitated by the Straight-8 engine and its innovative
front-wheel-drive system, making it the first front-wheel-drive
production car manufactured in America. The L29 was a success both
in America and abroad. **NOT EMISSIONS-COMPLIANT IN ALL 50 STATES**
