1930 Jordan Model Z Speedway Ace Roadster

Ace Roadster

ne of the last Jordan model cars ever built is also the

only one of its kind known to exist—the Model Z

Speedway Ace Roadster, of which only 14 were made.

Like many companies, automotive and otherwise,

Jordan failed to make it out of the Great Depression,

but not before making some cars of remarkable quality

and uniquely American style.

The Cleveland, Ohio-based Jordan Automobile Company,

was founded in 1916. During the 1920s, Jordan made its mark

on automotive culture and advertising through a popular ad

campaign for its Playboy roadster and Blueboy sedan; their

tagline was, “Somewhere West of Laramie.” At one point Jordan

had 85 dealers in the United States, and during its history more

than 43,000 Jordan cars were built.

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