Lincoln Continental Cabriolet 1941, Estados Unidos

Lincoln Continental Cabriolet 1941, Estados Unidos
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HIGHLIGHTS

1 of 400 produced in 1941

Scored 97.83 resulting in Best of show LCOC, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 2009

292/120 HP V-12 engine

3-speed manual transmission

Rare Columbia two speed rear axle

Maroon with maroon leather interior

Black convertible top

Radio

Continental kit

Heater

Steel wheels with Chrome hub caps

Whitewall tires

Multiple award winning car

Having scored 97.83 points at the 2009 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Continental Owners Club event, this multiple-award-winning car received the coveted Best of Show Award and only a cursory examination is needed to reveal why. Powered by the 292/120 HP V-12 engine, 3-speed manual transmission and rare Columbia 2-speed rear axle, these early Continentals exemplified sophisticated engineering, design and comfort while exuding exclusivity and wealth. The maroon paint of this Continental—one of just 400 produced for 1941—is deep and clear, dressed with brightwork that is likewise reflective; the interior matches the maroon exterior finish and is just as impressive as the rest of the car. The black convertible top appears as new, and overall, even under the hood, this Continental looks like it just came off the showroom floor. The V-12 and engine bay are exquisite, looking like they were just detailed by the Lincoln agency for delivery to the customer; similarly, the interior presents superbly with the upholstery and paint seemingly without blemish and the knobs and switchgear as fresh as can be. As a proper luxury car should be, this car is well equipped with a heater and radio, which, of course, was very impressive for 1941. Rolling on whitewall tires wrapping body-color-matched steel wheels brightened with chrome hubcaps and beauty rings, the famous Continental kit is mounted at the rear bumper. The Continental came to be when Edsel Ford thought it would be a good idea to bring a factory-built, custom-bodied car to his vacation home in Florida, where he could present the car to the wealthier set. Eugene “Bob” Gregorie styled the car largely after the Lincoln Zephyr, supposedly finishing the initial sketches in just an hour, and it was built in time for the 1939 summer holiday. The Continental proved to be a big success for Lincoln and lined the coffers with healthy profits until production ended in 1948. This Lincoln Continental Convertible epitomizes the initial concept Edsel had in mind for the division, a concept that still fuels the imaginations of enthusiasts the world over.