The Cord L-29 was the first successful mass-produced front-wheel-drive American automobile. But it was much more than that. Look at the styling of this automotive masterpiece. It was styled by Alan Leamy and was conceived as a single unit with the symmetry of the interior reflecting the external lines. Automotive styling had come into its own with this design. No longer was it an afterthought. Leamy incorporated the mechanical features of the front drive unit into the subtle style of the Cord. Cloaking the most technologically advanced automobile of its day in beauty, Leamy ensured the L-29 was superior both mechanically and aesthetically.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Cabriolet
Wheelbase: 137.5 inches
Engine: Lycoming in-line eight-cylinder
Transmission: Three speed manual
Displacement: 299 cubic inches
Horsepower: 125 at 3,400 rpm
Weight: 4,500 lbs.
Price When New: $3,195
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