1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet
- Engine
- 5.3L (322 cu. in.) side-valve inline-eight, front-wheel drive, 125 bhp
- Colour
- Cream and black two-tone
The Cord L-29 cabriolet, serial number 2930287, is believed to be among the very last examples of this model produced, built only approximately 20 units before the final L-29 serial number. Equipped with the desirable late-production 'FF' bored-out 322 cu. in. engine, it was restored to original specification by a previous owner and has been based in Arizona since the early 1970s. It has demonstrated its quality at southwestern concours events, including an award at the 2014 Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$236,500
- 1959 →Acquisition unknownRobert S. Olsonpartial documentation
Retired co-chairman of Ford Motor Credit Company who purchased the car in 1959 and later relocated with it to Arizona's Paradise Valley area.
- Date unknownInheritanceThomas F. Olsonpartial documentation
Scottsdale resident who inherited the car from his father Robert and undertook a full restoration to factory-original condition before selling it on.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Enthusiast owner based in the Phoenix metro area who has held the car for over 15 years and shown it at regional concours events.
Competition
- 20142014 Arizona Concours d'Elegance
Exhibited at the inaugural running of this concours; no award result mentioned for this appearance.
- 20142014 Palos Verdes Concours d'EleganceClass award and Chairman's Trophy
Entered in a dedicated Cord marque class and received both a class award and the top Chairman's Trophy honor.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full restoration to original factory specification carried out by Thomas F. Olson, covering bodywork and overall condition. The cream and black exterior finish and blue leather interior were preserved to a high standard.
Restoration is described as older at the time of the auction listing but still presenting attractively, with only minor cosmetic wear around the engine cover.
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