Vehicle Description
1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe -Concours Restoration-Maroon -V12 -1
of 850
First Place Senior Winner in the Classic Car Club of America
National Competition
When you decide to buy the "best", totally restored Classic or
Collectible Automobile you can afford, it's because you have
learned over time and maybe watched as others have lost tens of
thousands of dollars restoring their vehicles. The truth about the
"Best Buy", is that it is always going to be a vehicle that the
seller has invested time and money into making it a high quality
and "turn-key" example. You will buy it at a fraction of the cost,
and save your valuable time as well as a great deal of money. Our
seller notes that easily over $100,000 was invested. Purchased
almost 40 years ago, the restoration was not started until 1988.
After his retirement, he had more time to work on the restoration
process. The work was finished by Classic and Exotic Services, a
well-known restoration facility in Troy, MI. He figures that around
2010 it was finished, and then subsequently taken to the shows. It
has been shown and judged at LCOC (Lincoln Continental Owners Club)
and Eyes on Design in Grosse Pointe, where it was won numerous
ribbons and awards. It has been featured in Lincoln Owner's
Magazine. It was last shown several years ago.
This 1941 Continental Coupe is a Multiple Concours Winner. It is
finished in Volanta Coach Maroon with a full Maroon Red Leather
interior. The finishing touches were completed at Classic & Exotic
Service in Troy, MI. Our seller has been a collector "all of his
life". Numerous enhancements include Stainless exhaust, radial
tires, electric fuel pump, remote oil filter, and an Optima
battery. It has an Overdrive Transmission and brake booster. He
states that either period-correct or OEM parts were used. Seat
belts have been professionally installed to increase safety and
usability. All switches and gauges are operational. All chrome was
freshly plated and exterior lights are functional. The tube style
radio is working. Although not a "fresh" restoration, it was
finished less than 500 miles ago and is well sorted to enjoy
driving. It is ready to enter any level of Show or simply enjoy as
Moving Piece of Art.
From: theHenryFord.org
Summary
Inspired after a 1938 trip to Europe, Edsel Ford collaborated with
Lincoln stylists on a custom car with a sophisticated "continental"
look. Reaction was so positive that Lincoln put the car into
production. The beautiful 1940-1948 Lincoln Continentals that
followed arguably represent Edsel Ford's most important
contribution to the automotive industry.
Inscriptions
Marked on the front, in a teardrop-shaped medallion: V 12 Each side
of hood reads: Lincoln Continental. Wheel hubs are marked: Lincoln
V 12 Spare tire on the rear of the vehicle has a wheel hub: Lincoln
Continental
Specifications
Make & Model: 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-12, L-head valves, 292 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 64 inches
Wheelbase: 125 inches
Width: 69 inches
Overall length: 210 inches
Weight: 3860 pounds
Horsepower: 120 @ 3500 revolutions per minute