The stories of automotive pioneers Henry Ford and Henry Leland are forever intertwined in automobile history. Leland built the Cadillac marque on the remnants of Henry Ford’s failed business venture prior to Ford founding the Ford Motor Company. Cadillac later became a part of General Motors under the leadership of William Durant, with Leland exiting Cadillac and building a factory to produce airplane engines in support of the United States’ effort in World War I. When the war ended shortly after production began, Leland raised additional capital and re-tooled his factory to manufacture Lincoln cars.
Leland set forth sales expectations that were unattainable with the build quality he demanded, and soon he and Lincoln’s board of directors was embroiled in a disagreement. Refusing to compromise his quality standards to increase production, the board placed the company into receivership, and it was purchased by Henry Ford on February 4, 1922. Leland retained the title of president for a period of four months before being replaced by Edsel Ford, Henry Ford’s son.
Bearing matching engine and chassis numbers 6447, this 1922 Lincoln Sport Phaeton is a rare example built under the supervision of Leland in his brief tenure at the helm of the company after it was purchased by Ford. A skilled and talented designer, the Leland-built Lincolns feature different headlights, hubcaps and radiator shells than the Ford Lincoln which makes them highly desirable and sought after.
This Sapphire Blue over Tuxedo Black sport phaeton bears evidence of a decades-old restoration of what appears to have been a well-preserved car. The car runs and drives, powered by the original 357.8 cubic inch flathead V8 engine and three speed manual transmission, with just over 89,000 miles on the car’s odometer. The black leather interior and the black top presents nicely. This 1922 Leland-built Lincoln was recently displayed at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance at the event’s recognition of “100 Years of Lincoln”.
Evergreen Digital Showroom offers this rare and unique Leland-built 1922 Sport Phaeton for sale at a price of $79,900 USD. Pre-purchase inspection is advised and welcomed. Transportation can be arranged at buyer’s expense or we will gladly work with the transportation company of buyer’s choice. For additional information or to make an offer on this vehicle, call sales manager Steve Russell at 417-532-8000.
NOTICE
Because of the number of vehicles we represent we cannot drive every vehicle for long distances. These vehicles have been part of static displays for long periods of time, in some cases for decades, and are subject to the flaws and imperfections consistent with that. While we do our best to disclose all issues we known about a vehicle in our advertising, these are old cars and something that has always worked in the past might not function properly today. Please check the requirements of your state regarding the licensing and registration of classic vehicles and make sure the vehicle you are looking at meets those if applicable. Unless otherwise noted, all vehicles represented by Evergreen Digital Showroom possess a clean (non-branded) title which will be provided the new buyer when purchase funds clear our financial institution. Virtually all our vehicles are sold as mileage exempt due to their age. We do not warranty any vehicle, nor any part of the vehicle including air conditioning systems, brake systems, electrical systems and gauges, fuel systems, accessories or powertrain components.
These are old vehicles and it is very common for them to require certain maintenance and upkeep for them to be operational. In many cases issues with leaks may develop when being driven after a long period of not being used. This is common, as classic cars at some point will leak fluids. For this reason, we do not encourage buyers to attempt driving their purchase home as we cannot guarantee functional reliability of these vehicles. We strongly encourage prospective buyers to be sure they are comfortable with these issues before purchasing a classic car.
Descriptions of vehicles represented by Evergreen Digital Showroom are intended to be informational in nature and do not in any way constitute any sort of warranty, expressed or implied. Again, these vehicles are presented “as-is, where-is” without guarantee or warranty. Vehicles manufactured prior to 1981 will likely not be included in the databases of companies such as CarFax and AutoCheck that provide vehicle history information to consumers. If you have specific questions regarding a vehicle we urge you to contact us at 417-532-8000.
