Vehicle Description
Exceptionally rare Lincoln KA 522-A Coupe! Restored in original
Black over Tan mohair! 49,881 documented original miles! Long-term
ownership history! $45k in receipts in the last four years!
Mechanically sound and ready for judging/driving events! CCCA Full
Classic! 1934 Lincoln KA522-A Background: Introduced in 1931 to
replace Lincolns aging Leland-era Model L, the Model K made quite a
splash almost immediately! With new styling came increased sales
and the revised 385ci V8 was among the smoothest, most powerful and
largest engines that money could buy. For its sophomore year, the
K-Series Lincolns split into two distinct subcategories: the KA,
powered by last years V8 and riding on a 136 wheelbase, and the new
flagship KB, powered by an all-new Lincoln/Ford 382ci V12 and
riding on an extended 145 wheelbase. In 1934, the V12 was enlarged
to 414ci and became the standard engine across the entire Model K
line-up, which now distinguished KA and KB by wheelbase. 1934
Lincolns arrived with fresh sheet metal that bore resemblance to
the 1934 Ford, only on a larger and more extravagant scale.
Production totaled only 2,149 cars and was primarily limited to
those requiring not only transportation but also a vehicle that
made a statement. These cars remain incredibly collectible today
for their clean lines, driving experience and their V12 heart,
which to this day could be argued as one of Americas best pre-war
examples! 1934 Lincoln KA522-A Info: We are excited to offer this
Lincoln Model KA 522-A 3-Window 2/4 Passenger Rumble Seat Coupe!
This particular example is finished in Black with a cashmere
pinstripe over Tan mohair interior with hand-laid burled hardwood
on the doors and dash. With coachwork designed by Dietrich and
built by Murray, this car is also equipped with a rear-mount spare,
further adding to the cars long, sweeping silhouette! Showing only
49,881 original miles and powered by its original numbers matching
V12 (date stamped 10/19/33) with correct Bohnalite 29-stud aluminum
heads, Stromberg EE-22 downdraft carburetor and three-speed
floor-shift manual transmission (date stamped 11/24/33), it goes
without saying that the driver should expect effortless torque and
silky smooth gear changes. This is a car that has no trouble
keeping up with traffic and is a delight to pilot down the road.
Features and options on the car include golf bag door, Motorola
Town & Country radio with steering column selection dial and under
dash speaker, tinted glass and pivoted wind wings, greyhound hood
ornament, fore/aft adjustable seat, courtesy light, visors with
passenger vanity mirror, leather rumble seat, rumble seat footrest,
rear parcel storage locker, stainless steel exhaust tip, locking
tool kit in passenger front fender and more! The car rides on
correct 40-spoke painted wire wheels with Lincoln hubcaps and
Firestone 7.00-18 Heavy Duty 6-ply High Speed gum-dipped balloon
wide whitewall tires. With 49,881 documented miles on the odometer,
this KA has known long-term ownership since new! According to
documentation, the car was ordered in December of 1933 and
delivered in sunny Pasadena, California to Vito & Josephi
Cimmarusti of Glendale in February 1934. They owned the vehicle
until 1990 and it was serviced the last 30 years with family friend
Sarge Schreiber, who would be the next owner to claim ownership
rights when he purchased it with only 41,000 miles. It would go on
to have several other owners (counting five in total) until
arriving here in St. Louis. The Grand Lady has been consistently
owned by Lincoln Owners Club members and has been shown
extensively, taking home several best-in-class awards, most
recently at the 2014 Western National Meet in Tacoma, Washington,
where it received a sizable trophy for winning Best Primary
Division honors (1921-1940 model years). The car is said to have
been restored by Dick Scritchfield of Burbank, California some time
ago and the single stage enamel paint can almost assure that it has
been the better part of several decades since completion. Despite
the limited mileage, time often proves to get the better of old
machines and the several previous owners made their best efforts to
make sure this car runs as good as it looks. We have over $45,000
in receipts beginning in December of 2010 that include major
overhauls of almost every mechanical component of the car. In early
2011, the engine was bored .020 over with new valves and springs,
zinc anodes installed, resurfaced heads, reconditioned rods/pistons
and a rebuild of the original carburetor. The oil pan and fuel tank
were removed and boiled and complemented with brand new fuel lines
and pump. In late 2011, new gears were cut (ORF Corp.) for the rear
end to improve highway cruising and the entire Timken 4200 rear
axle was rebuilt and reinstalled. The brakes, cooling and oil
systems were all rebuilt as well, comprising of a flushed radiator,
rebuilt thermostat, and replacing of any and all frayed wires under
the dash and hood. Through 2012-2013, the exhaust and many small
suspension components were replaced with NOS units to ensure both
correctness and fit and finish. The car remains in outstanding
mechanical condition and is a pleasure to see in person. The paint
and chrome could be called very good, especially considering their
age. Upon closer inspection, it is possible to see the effects of
the older enamel paint only in select areas but the car remains
extremely presentable and the next owner wont be bashful to take
the car to any Lincoln or pre-war judged events. The details are
what really set the car apart from others quadruple hinged doors,
roll-down rear window, tilt out windshield, passenger grab handle,
perfectly symmetrical dash with matching left/right locking
gloveboxes (locks patented 1925), polished fuel filler cap, correct
left/right specific Flexbeam headlights by C.M. Hall Lamp Co of
Detroit, Michigan, fender-mount parking lights, heavy duty Timken
front/rear axles, and the list goes on! Included are a folder of
receipts, owner notes and information, documentation on the cars
life and several awards, trophies and plaques. Also included are a
hand-fabricated aluminum hubcap tool and original 1934 Lincoln Book
Of Instruction owners manual and operations guide. A superbly
intricate car by any standards, it is an investment grade example
and a rare one to boot. It is said to be one of only five with both
a rumble seat and a rear-mount spare. Furthermore, this KA
qualifies as a CCCA Full Classic and is eligible to participate in
both regional and national judged and driving events. We would
invite any interested parties to call with further questions or to
schedule a viewing of this extraordinary KA! Thanks for looking!
