For Sale at the St. Louis Car Museum is a 1948 Lincoln Continental
Coupe that was purchased from the former owners of 31 years and an
example that was the recent recipient of comprehensive servicing
for confident road worthiness! This is a beautiful Lincoln
Continental in an excellent color combination, factory overdrive,
fog lamps, AM radio, power windows, and more. A wonderfully solid
example with all original components and a Classic Car Club of
America (CCCA) Full Classic!
History Of The 1948 Lincoln Continental:
Developed from 1939 through 1948, the first generation Lincoln
Continental was interrupted in production by World War II. As a
result, automobiles would not be produced by American auto makers
between the years of 1942-1945. With its return to production in
1946, the Continental was revised with subtle changes to both the
style and the vulnerable V12 engine. The former 292ci V12 engine
received several improvements that included high capacity oil
pumps, cast iron heads, and stronger internals all to improve
cooling capacity and longevity of the engine overall while also
providing extra horsepower. These H-Series Lincolns, produced from
1946-1948 represent, the last of the V12 era, and the original
Continental series until its return in 1956 as the Mark II. They
are considered the most collectible of the 1st generation for this
reason. The entire selection of Lincoln-Zephyr V12 powered
Continentals are recognized by the Classic Car Club of America
(CCCA) as Full Classics, making them one the last, and youngest
vehicles to ever be considered by the club.
About Our Available 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe:
We are proud to offer for sale a beautiful 1948 Lincoln Continental
Coupe finished in Opal Blue Green over two-tone Light Green/Dark
Green combination cloth/textured vinyl interior. Under the hood
lies its factory original 292ci V12 engine producing 125 horsepower
and 220 lb. ft. of torque, mated to a 3-speed column-shifted manual
transmission with overdrive. Additional features include hydraulic
power windows, fog lamps, wide whitewall tires measuring 7.00-15,
heat/defrost, AM radio, cowl ventilation, rear vent windows, fender
skirts, continental spare tire, front & rear bumper overriders,
Spartan horns, and exhaust turn down tip!
This example sold new from Star Auto Sales in Cedar Grove, West
Virginia, and stayed in the area all of its life. The former
owners, Mary & Eugene Morris, purchased this beautifully survived
Continental in May 1989 and brought the Lincoln home to Glasgow,
WV. Soon afterward, they commissioned a complete cosmetic and
mechanical restoration by Drennon Restoration based in Hines, WV.
This included a full engine and transmission overhaul, all new
cloth-covered wiring, beautiful new interior upholstery and carpet,
complete exterior repaint in the original color, re-plated chrome,
and more! The results were enjoyed for several years, and as they
got older, the car ended up parked in their garage under cover for
the better part of the past decade. The St. Louis Car Museum would
purchase this worthy example in early 2020 for complete
re-commissioning to make roadworthy once again.
With a methodical effort to ensure all vital components were in
working order, our expert repair team began with the removal of the
gas tank. It was professionally cleaned, etched, and sealed before
being re-installed with new sending unit, rebuilt mechanical fuel
pump with new internal diaphragm, new fuel filter, and new hoses to
a freshly rebuilt carburetor with new float. Both water pumps were
sent to Skip Haney in Florida for professional rebuilds, and
installed with fresh gaskets. The driver's side heater unit was
re-cored, and the radiator received new upper & lower hoses/clamps,
thermostats, and fresh coolant. The engine received new spark
plugs, new oil & filter, and point gap reset. Next was the brakes
and suspension with rebuilt master cylinder, new rear wheel
cylinders, all new brake hoses, drums turned, shoes cleaned &
adjusted, as well as a new drag link up front. All suspension
components were greased and lubed. A brand new battery and new
overdrive solenoid were included in the process.
The car starts with ease, shifts wonderfully with a fully
functional overdrive, brakes straight and confident, and performs
terrifically overall. The Lester Tire Company tires on the vehicle
now are serviceable but are old, so it should be noted that the
next owner will likely wish to replace them with their brand of
choice, whether poly-4 or modern radials. The paint and chrome
polished up very nicely and show only the slightest of wear or age.
Inside, the upholstery remains in excellent condition with only
some minor staining on the carpet forward the driver seat. This is
a beautiful classic Lincoln that displays only 64,530 on the
odometer today, believed to be actual since new. It will make for a
terrific addition to any collection, and a remarkably inexpensive
way to participate as a Full Classic in the CCCA Caravan Tours!
To learn more about this beautifully survived Lincoln Continental
for sale, contact Jon Faust at (800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected]. Finance & Shipping options available to
those who qualify!