Vehicle Description
This completely restored 1942 Lincoln Continental Coupe is a real
show stopper where ever it goes. The 1939--1948 Continental is
recognized as a "Full Classic" by the Classic Car Club of America,
one of the last-built cars to be so recognized, and this fabulous
example is among the finest in existence. 1942 pre-war models are
extremely rare to find due to the fact that after December 7, 1941,
all of the automobile makers halted production to gear up for the
war effort to produce military hardware and equipment. The flathead
4.8L V12 engine (factory rated at 130hp/220lb-ft) looks impressive
and runs nicely when engaged with the factory overdrive standard
transmission. This engine was never intended to make big power but
rather it was highly regarded for its smoothness in operation.
Quiet silky and with a broad flat torque curve it provides
effortless operation whether tooling around town or touring long
distances on main roads. The body is in beautiful shape for its
age, as is the chrome and trim which only shows minor wear and
patina. The wheels are finished with correct chrome hubcaps and
trim rings that are in very good condition and the polished chrome
trim on the exterior is also in very good condition. The car drives
smoothly and almost silently seeming to practically float over the
road in comparison with its pre-war contemporaries. This pre-war
Lincoln Continental Coupe would be welcomed by the Classic Car Club
of America the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Lincoln &
Continental Owners Club as well as many other events and would be a
standout at any of these gatherings. Ready to Drive, Show, and
Enjoy, this Lincoln Continental will be a cherished addition to any
collection.This is more than a beautiful car. The dashboard is pure
1940s glamour trimmed in proper gold accents that gleam in elegant
compliment to both the exterior and the interior. Being a very
prestigious car in its day it is extremely well-equipped. The
restoration has been done to show-driver standards and it has seen
regular use since the restoration was completed. This pre-war
Lincoln Continental Coupe will draw attention wherever it goes.The
Lincoln Continental began life as a personal vehicle for Ford Motor
Company President Edsel Ford. The story has been told many times
that the younger Ford returned from a European trip struck with the
coachwork he observed travelling on the Continent. Ford tasked Bob
Gregorie to create a custom coachbuilt automobile on a Lincoln
Zephyr chassis with the clean unadorned lines and minimal chrome
trim of the European cars he admired. The first Lincoln Continental
prototype was shipped to Florida in March 1939 where Edsel Ford and
his family wintered at Hobe Sound near Palm Beach.The extensively
revised 1942 Lincoln Continental shared the Zephyr's new styling
format that was distinguished by a lower ride height and squared
off fenders as well as the Zephyr's wider two-piece grille. To
focus on the styling of the car, the chrome trim on the car was
largely restricted to the grille; instead of door handles,
pushbuttons opened the doors. Engine size increased to 306 c.i.
with 130 horsepower. It was fitted with front and rear transverse
leaf springs and hydraulic drum brakes. Like all of the auto
industry, 1942 Lincoln production was cut short following the entry
of the United States into World War II; the attack on Pearl Harbor
led to the suspension of production of automobiles for civilian
use. A total of only 1,236 1942 Lincolns were made.For the 1942
model year, all Lincoln models were given squared-up fenders, and a
revised grille. The result was a boxier, somewhat heavier look in
keeping with then-current design trends, but perhaps less graceful
in retrospect. 1942 production was shortened, following the entry
of the United States into World War II; the attack on Pearl Harbor
led to the suspension of production of automobiles for civilian
use.For more information or to discuss delivery arrangements for
adding this rare and desirable 1942 Lincoln Continental Coupe to
your collection, or any of our 50+ classic and collectible cars
always in stock, please contact one of our friendly and
knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our
Bellevue, WA Park Place Ltd campus - where we have over 40,000 sq
ft of indoor showrooms filled with the finest cars. As part of the
Park Place Motor Group family, which includes Park Place Aston
Martin and Lotus of Bellevue, we always have 200+ High-Performance,
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