1931 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan
- Engine
- 5.3L (322 cu. in.) side-valve inline-eight, 125 bhp
The 1931 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan is the 4,771st example built, fitted with the late-production 'FF' bored-out 322 cu. in. engine. Among the first major American front-wheel-drive production cars, it passed through a distinguished sequence of ACD collectors, earned a CCCA National 100-point award at Dearborn following a restoration, and appeared at numerous concours events. It carries Category One Original Car certification from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club and CCCA Premier status.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$156,750
- → 1960Acquisition unknownKarl E. Queilzschpartial documentation
Early ACD hobbyist based in Dallastown, Pennsylvania; documented history of the car begins during his tenure in the 1950s.
- 1960 →Private saleJ.A. Luttrellpartial documentation
Based in East Lansing, Michigan; during his ownership the car was restored by Dave Ten Brink and received a perfect-score CCCA National award at a Dearborn, Michigan event.
- → 1984-06-02Acquisition unknownShirlee Lesterpartial documentation
Then-wife of prominent vintage tire dealer and collector Tom Lester; she regularly displayed the car at concours events during her ownership.
- 1984-06-02 →Private saleBobbie Crumppartial documentation
New Orleans-based collector; the car was a long-term fixture in his well-known private museum before being acquired by the current owner.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMidwestern female private collectorpartial documentation
Current owner located in the Midwest; has kept the car well-maintained and had recent cosmetic and mechanical work carried out.
Competition
- 20142014 Stan Hywet Concours d'Elegance
Exhibited at the Akron, Ohio concours event under the current owner's stewardship.
- —Classic Car Club of America NationalCCCA National, Dearborn100 points
Achieved a perfect score at a CCCA National judging event in Dearborn, Michigan, during J.A. Luttrell's ownership, following restoration work by Dave Ten Brink.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationDave Ten Brink
Full restoration carried out by Dave Ten Brink during J.A. Luttrell's ownership; the result achieved a perfect CCCA National score of 100 points at Dearborn.
- —Mechanical
Recent cosmetic and mechanical freshening performed during the present owner's tenure, bringing the car to its current presentable condition.
Carried out prior to the 2014 Stan Hywet Concours appearance.
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