Vehicle Description
STK 2446 1923 Lincoln Doctor's Coupe
Henry Leland, one of the founders of Cadillac, left there during
the First World War and founded the Lincoln Motor Company in 1917
to build Liberty aircraft engines. At the conclusion of the War,
Leland was forced with the decision to either close the plant, or
try to find another business for the 6000 employee's and the
factory. The factory was retooled to accommodate luxury automobile
manufacturing. This 1923 Lincoln Doctor's Coupe is a testament to
what they designed and built. Nothing was left to chance - it is an
engineering marvel and a work of art. Lincolns were assembled by
coachbuilders and this Doctor's Coupe was created with an aluminum
body fitted to a wooden framework. The exterior is original except
for one Tan-over-Black repaint. There are huge factory adjustable
headlights and a brass windshield frame. White-wall tires are
mounted on stunning 23" wooden spoke wheels along with two
rear-mounted spares to help the doctors deal with the farm roads of
the day. The original Mohair interior is stunning. An amazing
'Tilt-A-Way' wooden steering wheel folds neatly forward for easy
entry/exit. A cluster of vintage gauges includes the factory
Waltham speedometer and clock. Horsepower is provided by a stock
358ci flathead V8 with electric starter. It puts out an amazing
90bhp and looks like it could easily power any bi-plane of that
era. The transmission is a 3-speed manual with overdrive that
yields a top speed of over 70 mph. How many of these 1923 Doctor's
Coupe exist today? Probably less than a dozen, and very few if any
in this original condition. The attention to detail throughout the
entire automobile is impossible to show in photos. This vintage
Lincoln is truly a classic and it will vastly improve the value of
your garage. Take a trip to the AutoBarn - you will not be
disappointed. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
