Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 30 August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$40,000 - $50,000
Offered from The Shrine of the Holy GrilleOne of only 350 examples
built in the inaugural year of Continental productionOlder
restoration in original color scheme, Black with Black top and rare
all-whipcord interior120-hp, 292-cu. in. L-head V-12 engine and
three-speed manual transmissionOffered with a copy of its original
build sheetOriginally shipped to the St. Louis Ford branch on 13
June 1940Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic
The original Lincoln Continental, created by E.T. "Bob" Gregorie
for Edsel Ford around the basis of the Lincoln-Zephyr, is one of
the all-time styling icons amidst American Full Classics. One of
just 350 Continental cabriolets produced in the first season of
production, The Shrine of the Holy Grille's example was originally
shipped to the St. Louis Ford branch on 13 June 1940, and was sold
new in that area. Interestingly, its build sheet, a copy of which
accompanies the car, confirms that it was originally delivered in
this unusual and striking livery, Black with a Black top and the
very rare full whipcord interior, rather than the usual leather
interior seen on Continental cabriolets. An older restoration in
very presentable condition, it would be an ideal basis for
freshening and showing, or for driving enjoyment on CCCA
CARavans.
Please note that this 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.
