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£173.3k

1929 Cord L29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan

Bring A Trailer • US • 18 Aug 2026

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Highest 30% of Past Sales

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£173,257

1929 Cord L29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan

US • 18 Aug 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1929 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan is a rare, front-wheel-drive American classic that has undergone recent refurbishments, including a repaint and interior work. It was even featured at the 2026 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, highlighting its presentable condition.

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Condition 

8

The car underwent a refurbishment in the late 1980s and another more recent one by the current seller, including a repaint and interior reupholstery. It was also showcased at prestigious events. While generally in excellent condition, the description implies minor wear consistent with age and use, even after refurbishment, fitting the 'Excellent' criteria.

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84,000 miles

2926498

1929

Auction

Manual

LHD

United States

£173.3k

1929 Cord L29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan

Bring A Trailer • US • 18 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

298ci Lycoming L-Head Straight-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transaxle Front-Wheel Drive Front Constant-Velocity Joints White Paint w/ Black Accents Red Pinstriping Black Leather Upholstery Black Convertible Top 18" Bright Wire Wheels Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes De Dion Front Axle Matching Travel Trunk This 1929 Cord L-29 is one of 1,168 Front Drive phaetons produced between 1929 and 1932 at the Cord Corporation’s Auburn, Indiana, plant with coachwork by the Limousine Body Company.

The car is said to have been completed in October 1929 and spent time in the 1950s with a Pennsylvania owner before undergoing a refurbishment in the late 1980s under subsequent Wisconsin ownership.

It then spent two decades in The Academy of Art University Collection in San Francisco before being purchased in early 2025 by the seller, who performed a refurbishment over the next year that included a repaint in white with black accents and red pinstriping.

After completion of the project, the car was showc...

Price Analysis vs Other L-29s

£69,956

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£140,966

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£318,795

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