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1930 CORD L29 BROUGHAM

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 17, 2020, offered with no reserve.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1930
Make and model
Cord L-29
Generation
L-29 (1929 to 1932)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
FDA1785
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 158% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$128,750 to $259,500
Median$180,500
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Cord L-29 (1929 to 1932) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $128,750 and $259,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1931 Cord L29 PhaetonMecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$135,000
1929 Cord L29 Convertible Phaeton SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$226,000
1929 Cord L29 Cabriolet and 1930 Cord L29 Convertible SedanGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025Gooding Christie'sMarch 7, 2025$360,000
1929 Cord L-29 Convertible Phaeton SedanBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$110,000