Vehicle Description
1948 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE for sale. Motorcar Classics is
pleased to present this truly classic 1948 Lincoln Continental
Convertible featured in Yellow with Red leather interior.The story
of the original Lincoln Continental has become a legend of the
Classic Era. In 1941 Edsel Ford commissioned his favored stylist,
Bob Gregorie, to design a customized Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible
Coupe for him to drive during a winter vacation in Florida. Fords
society friends were so impressed by the design, with its low,
sleek lines devoid of chrome and a rear-mounted spare, that it was
soon put into production. The result, dubbed the Continental as a
reflection of its styling influences, would remain part of the
Lincoln line until 1948, being adapted each season to match the
companys standard models.The car is equipped with a 125 HP, 292 cu.
in. flathead V-12 engine, three-speed synchromesh manual
transmission with overdrive, front and rear transverse leaf-spring
suspension, and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. For the era, this
represented premium specs in a hugely expensive luxury automobile.
The 48 Cotinental is recognized by the CCCA (Classic Car Club of
America) as a full-classic.Arguably, the Continental was the first
true personal luxury car, as it was a large two-door,
five-passenger automobile that was sporty enough for the polo
player but also elegant enough to park at the club. It was that
dual-personality appeal and outright beautiful design that have
made it a lasting legend and among the most popular of CCCA
Classics.Our car could be characterized as a #2-/3+ example. It
does not have much in the way of history, but it runs and drives
well. The restoration would seem to be older, but the car is still
very presentable and it is still a car that you could show and
drive with pride.