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1930 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan

RM Sotheby's • US • 10 Oct 2024

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1930 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan

US • 10 Oct 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This Convertible Phaeton Sedan is a well-known and award-winning L-29 Cord, formerly owned by prominent collectors. It boasts a high score at a Classic Car Club of America event and recognition as one of the 100 most beautiful cars ever built, though the restoration has mellowed over time.

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Condition 

7

The car has been restored, won awards, and featured in publications, indicating high quality. However, the description mentions that the restoration has "mellowed," suggesting it's not in perfect, pristine condition. The Tongan Red paint and tan interior are striking, which suggests it has been maintained.

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United States

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1930 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton Sedan

RM Sotheby's • US • 10 Oct 2024

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Description

The Convertible Phaeton Sedan offered here is without doubt one of the very best-known of all L-29 Cords.

It was restored to its present appearance while owned by the noted Southern California collector, the late Leonard Urlik.

In Mr. Urlik’s ownership, the L-29 was widely shown on the West Coast, winning its first Senior award in Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club competition and becoming the first winner of the Classic Car Club of America’s Warshawsky Award, with a 100-point score at the 1994 Annual Meet, the highest score of any automobile at the event.

It was also First in Class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1987, the year that the L-29 was a featured car, making it a major achievement.

Mr. Urlik’s Cord was featured in Dennis Adler’s books, Speed and Luxury: The Great Cars and The Art of the Automobile —the latter naming it one of the 100 most beautiful cars of all time.

It was also the subject of the cover photograph of Josh Malks and Lee Beck’s well-known Auburn and Co...

Price Analysis vs Other L-29s

£69,956

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£140,966

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£318,795

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