Vehicle Description
Take some time to look over this 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Restomod. Because while the exterior is a classic post-war ride,
the interior, chassis, and fuel-injected V8 are all expertly
integrated from a late model Town Car. So this is your opportunity
at a true custom build that has all the style and luxury you
demand.
For a few short years both before and after WWII, Lincolns had a
very distinct style. The headlights were sunken into the fenders;
the profile was sleek like a chopped-top hot rod; and the
sheetmetal had amazing curves that flowed right into the door line.
It really did look like a custom car right from the factory, and so
it's an ideal place to start for a full custom build. Up front this
one announces its something special with the addition of a Mercury
grille. They smoothed the body by expertly eliminating much of the
trim. Plus, it truly takes on a modern flair with red paint
borrowed from Mazda's palette. And those modern 17-inch alloys say
Lincoln, but they also hint at the donor car that's within the
classic sheetmetal.
The moment you open the door, this '49 Lincoln fast forwards about
six decades ahead. They have expertly integrated the full interior
from the final generation Town Car. And we truly mean expertly
integrated. So not only do you get two rows of plush leather seats,
but also the front ones power adjust using the controls on the door
panels! There are a ton of more great modern features, like power
windows, power locks, cruise control, an AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo,
and automatic climate control featuring R134a air conditioning.
Even the exterior keypad code (a feature we love on brand new Fords
today) has been retained. It feels great to get behind the modern
Lincoln steering wheel mounted on a tilt column and gaze at the
full modern gauge panel. It makes this classic a true comfortable
driver.
Under the hood is another terrific integration from the Town Car.
Lincoln/Ford's 4.6-liter modular V8 is a superb modern
fuel-injected powerhouse. It has been built for stout construction
to serve everywhere from the Mustang to the F-150. But in the
Lincoln, they also made sure to tune it for smoothness. As you look
at the undercarriage photos, you'll see that the chassis has been
upgraded, too. Including the modern independent front end, coil
springs all-around, and sway bars front & rear. Plus, four-wheel
power disc brakes, power steering, and a four-speed automatic
transmission w/overdrive deliver a classic that's as easy as a
modern cruiser.
The sale comes complete with restoration photos so that you can
take others on this car's transformation journey. Rarely does
something this unique leave its creator's hands, so you know you
don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind. Call now!