Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 30 August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$60,000 - $70,000
Offered from a private collectionOne of just eight examples
producedFormerly owned by well-known Lincoln collector Ken
KenewellOnce exhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours
d'EleganceFeatured in Beverly Rae Kimes' book, The Classic
EraClassic Car Club of America (CCCA) Senior Premier (No. 155)
Among the most beautiful body styles offered on the 1929 Model L
Lincoln was Detroit coachbuilder Raymond Dietrich's convertible
victoria, one of the first two-door convertibles designed to have
an attractive top and full rear quarter windows. Other interesting
features included a linoleum floor, adjustable individual
armchair-style front seats, and a rear seat that could be folded to
accommodate additional luggage. This particular example was
reportedly originally delivered to "Mr. Roberts," an early
celebrity hairdresser. Discovered abandoned in a New York City
parking garage in the 1950s, it was acquired in 1970 by longtime
enthusiast Ken Kenewell, and after restoration was a Classic Car
Club of America Senior Premier award-winner and shown at the 1999
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The restoration is well preserved
and the car one of the most attractive convertible Model L
Lincolns, with a wonderful history.
Please note vehicle is being sold with title in transit.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
