John Barrymore's 1930 Murphy-Bodied L-29 Cord Town Car

John Barrymore's 1930 Murphy-Bodied L-29 Cord Town Car This Rare custom bodied Cord L-29 is one of four 1930 L-29 Murphy Town car built, Only Long wheelbase to survive. Famed Hollywood history car.

This is the one and only...the Legendary "Barrymore Cord" Commissioned by Warner Brothers as a contract bonus for silver screen legend John Barrymore, this custom masterpiece by Murphy of Pasadena is one of four L-29 Town Cars ever produced. The Murphy town car built four of that design-two with the extended 152.5" wheelbase (LWB), and two with the standard 137.5" wheelbase(SWB). One each had side mounts and one each had dual rear mounts which really made a long car look immense. "John Barrymore was considered by many to be America's greatest actor at that time, and was known as "The Great Profile". The stretched town car on a 152.5" wheelbase and dual spares hanging off the back must have been a "Great Profile" in and of itself." John Barrymore made a grand entrance in style at film premiers and social functions in his sleek 1930 Cord Model L-29 Town Car.

There are side profiles, and then there is "The Great Profile." This is the one-and only "Barrymore Cord"-a 1930 L-29 C...
09/09/2026

There are side profiles, and then there is "The Great Profile." This is the one-and only "Barrymore Cord"-a 1930 L-29 Cord Town Car custom-built for actor John Barrymore. This side angle really does justice to its massive, custom 152.5-inch extended wheelbase and those distinctive dual rear-mounted spare tires.

Making Headlines in 1968- The Fresno Bee featured 'Barrymore Cord' the 1930 Cord L-29 Town Car when my husband Nyle Reed...
09/03/2026

Making Headlines in 1968- The Fresno Bee featured 'Barrymore Cord' the 1930 Cord L-29 Town Car when my husband Nyle Reed generously lent his prized front- wheel-drive classic to serve as the ultimate wedding car for the Bride and Groom. A rare piece of automotive history making someone's special day even more unforgettable.

Winding down Foothill Drive in style-These vintage photos captures "Barrymore Cord" 1930 L-29 Cord Town Car (centered) a...
08/27/2026

Winding down Foothill Drive in style-These vintage photos captures "Barrymore Cord" 1930 L-29 Cord Town Car (centered) and a 1930 L-29 Brougham (front) enjoying a scenic caravan tour along Foothill Drive during a 1960s ACD Club West Coast Meet .

Time changes many things, but true elegance never fades. Top: The legendary "Barrymore Cord" 1930 L-29 Town Car at an AC...
08/21/2026

Time changes many things, but true elegance never fades. Top: The legendary "Barrymore Cord" 1930 L-29 Town Car at an ACD (Cord, Auburn, Duesenberg) West Coast meet back in the 1960s. Bottom: The same front-wheel-drive masterpiece looking just as stunning 65 years later. Some legends are simply built to last

Balcony View of Hollywood Royalty. This 1960s balcony snapshot captures the incredible presence of the legendary "Barry...
08/18/2026

Balcony View of Hollywood Royalty. This 1960s balcony snapshot captures the incredible presence of the legendary "Barrymore Cord". Commissioned for silver screen icon John Barrymore, this ultra-rare custom 1930 Cord L-29 Town Car is seen looking immense from above while parked at an Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) West Coast Meet parking lot. Pure drama on wheels!

The Ultimate Red Carpet Entrance. The legendary 'Barrymore Cord' - 1930 L-29 Town Car custom-built for film royalty Jo...
08/14/2026

The Ultimate Red Carpet Entrance. The legendary 'Barrymore Cord' - 1930 L-29 Town Car custom-built for film royalty John Barrymore. One of only two ever built featuring the extended wheelbase and dual rear spares. That liquid black finish absolutely defines classic Hollywood glamour.

Beyond classic, beyond timeless. This is the one and only... the legendary 'Barrymore Cord'. With its stretched town car...
08/06/2026

Beyond classic, beyond timeless. This is the one and only... the legendary 'Barrymore Cord'. With its stretched town car frame, massive 152.5-inch wheelbase, and the iconic dual spares hanging off the back, it boasts an absolutely unforgettable profile.. Custom built by Murphy of Pasadena as a Warner Brothers contract bonus for silver screen legend John Barrymore, seeing it from these angles is pure Art Deco drama on wheels!

"This isn't just any classic; it's the legendary 'Barrymore Cord'! Commissioned by Warner Brothers as a contract bonus -...
08/03/2026

"This isn't just any classic; it's the legendary 'Barrymore Cord'! Commissioned by Warner Brothers as a contract bonus - along with a chauffeur, for Hollywood icon John Barrymore, this custom masterpiece by Murphy of Pasadena is one of only four L-29 Town Cars ever produced. Of those four, it is one of just two built on the massive 152.5-inch extended wheelbase, and it features distinctive dual rear-mounted spare tires that make its long, low silhouette look absolutely immense."

"Liquid Luxury" Two Angle-View photos decades apart of the 1930 Cord L-29 Town Car. 1st photo (Top) taken all the way ba...
07/31/2026

"Liquid Luxury" Two Angle-View photos decades apart of the 1930 Cord L-29 Town Car. 1st photo (Top) taken all the way back in the 1960s . 2nd. photo (Bottom) shows the car exactly how it sits today, parked right in front our garage. Timeless design never goes out of style. Custom coachwork, a revolutionary front-wheel-drive chassis, and a face that defined 1930s luxury

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