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[i:3d6cda8o]I have had 3 Cords 2 810's and one 812, during the 70's and 80's I tried to trade one of my 810's for this L29 Cord to a retired Cowboy Movie Actor, the car in the late 70's was a fixture on California state hwy 14 at Solidad Canyon off ramp in Acton and was used to draw customers to the retired actors Chili and beer bar. As odd as it seems I just went back to that location in May 2011 and asked the current owner of the property where the L29 Cord with the movie body went and he told me that a man bought it and had it at an airport and was restoring it. I don't know, but it may be worth a drive to see?
In the 70's I sent a drawing I made of the car into the ACD News letter and I made that drawing standing and looking at the car, the newsletter did publish the drawing.
So as of May 2011 the car is said to be at an airport in California. It's good to see these Alex Tremulus picts at the same site.
Oh! the Cowboy wouldn't trade me for the 1936 Cord 810 back in the 70's he said It wouldn't draw as many people to his bar as the Aluminum bodied L29.[/i:3d6cda8o]
I advised him that according to Randy Ema the car was in Arizona now. Mr. Williamson mentioned specifically the car's (former?) airport location in California, which I edited for privacy reasons.
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Randy, which incarnation is it being restored to?
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Anyone recognize anything familiar (under the hood)???
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Chris Summers wrote: Looks more like Randy Ema but I could be wrong, you know their faces better than I.
I don't know, but a closer look is warranted...
It's possible this is from the mid to late '70's.
I think the structure was for the protective tarp
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What an indignity for that poor thing (and if the salad bar is the best thing at the Village Inn, it doesn't speak much for the Village Inn). I wonder what the enclosure was supposed to prevent, since the car could be rolled out either end by a thief.
Has a little Malcolm Campbell Bluebird, a little Barney Oldfield's Golden Rocket, and a little Pontiac Club de Mer, all thrown into one.
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This car is supposed to be based on a Cord L29, built in 1936 for a land speed record attempt at breaking Ab Jenkin's records. Originally called the Golden Eagle, then used in a Jimmy Stewart movie, Speed in 1936. Then used as an attraction at the Thunderbowl Speedway in Carpinteria, CA until around 1956. Then, evidently as an attraction for the Village Inn (try their salad bar) in Missouri, until these photos.
Around 1970, these pics are from Acton, CA at a western attraction off of Highway 14. That's Alex Tremulis behind the wheel, then with Pete Politis, Alex's brother-in-law and Gyronaut pit crew member, looking at the engine, and I think that's Strother MacMinn in the side shot.
Anyone know anything more or where this ex-L29 is today???
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There's a photo somewhere around the dealership with Russ and Dallas standing in front of a bunch of Fords.
streamliner wrote: Stylin'. Alex was always ahead of his time. Just wait, this look is going to sweep the country. You'll see...
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1955 Ford Fairlane:
The car outside (you can see its reflection almost directly over the Fairlane) looks to be a 1955 Ford Customline.
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What's up with the Ford in the building? Did the ACD Company handle other used cars?
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Thanks for posting all of these wonderful pictures Steve. Just think, hopefully, forty or fifty years from now, someone will be looking at and enjoying all of the pictures that David Turner and John Fredericks snap over a Reunion weekend, "flaws" and all! I hope they include pictures of people just like Alex's photos, because the people are the heart of this club.
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balinwire wrote: IMAGE
Do you notice the perspective in the shot? Fine automotive art.
He seems to tell the story with the filling station framed in the background and all the activity.
I almost want to go in the Phillips and get a cold soda.
The Duesenberg automobile of this stature would usually be photographed alone from the side and try to cut off all other objects, including people.
And Mrs Jones red coat, WOW that is incredible kodachrome color, or a very good scanner, and the gloves, It is breathtaking. Just like being there.
P.S. With the overcast lighting, he must have used a light meter or known about a f-stop setting, and color film must have been more costly than B&W.
Great Photo... think that will be a mission of mine; make sure most of my photos tell stories. Now-a-days it's all about RAW files and Photoshop. CS5
Steve Derus wrote: what catches my eye about the L-29 photo is the way the car seems to have been deliberately "posed" with the front wheels turned sharp right, which to me seems to enhance the low stance of the car.
Can't help but wonder though, why the car wasn't moved away from the phone pole in the background.
It often happens to me... great car, great shot expect for that one annoying telephone pole or green trash can in the park or etc.... however like I said - Thanks to whomever made photoshop
Oh... Kenny! When the L-29 Returns to Auburn we need to take shome shots with turned wheels
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Can't help but wonder though, why the car wasn't moved away from the phone pole in the background.
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