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1930 Cord L29 Series
Cabriolet
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,295.00
No. Produced
Body Maker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 3-5
Model Number
Weight 4,320lbs
Wheelbase 137 1/2 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type Lycoming FD, L-head
Displacement 298.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 5.7 to 1
Brake Horsepower 115@3300
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material Gray iron
Engine Numbers FDA prefix
Engine No. Location On plate on curved side of crankcase in line with No. 7 cylinder & engraved into engine support arm on left side just outboard of pump housing.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Duplex
Make Shebler
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Front wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.45
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Full floating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.8 to 1
Front Double 1/4 elliptic front leaf spring
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 15 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 15 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Wire
Wheel Mfr Dayton
Wheel Size
Tire Type 6 ply
Tire Size 18 x 7
Spare Location
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 8 Quarts
Transmission 5 Quarts
Cooling System 22 Quarts
Rear Differential Not applicable
Front Differential See transmission cap
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 2925001 to 2928719
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location Plate under carpet near right front door.
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Additional Information
Other compression ratios available.

The Cord Front Drive (1929-1932)Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum
1600 South Wayne Street P.O. Box 271
Auburn IN 46706
(219) 925-1444
www.acdmuseum.org
Owner's Manual cord Front Drive L29Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum
Passenger Car Specifications Model L29Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automobile Trade Journal & Motor Age March 1930Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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