Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very striking example of
this 1955 Lincoln Capri 341/225HP V8 2 door Hardtop in it's very
attractive original two-tone color combination of 'Ermine White
over Cashmere Coral' (Paint Code 90) with believed to be its all
original and superb condition matching 'Ermine White over Cashmere
Coral' interior with original surface dyed leather and correct
factory welting all in virtually as new condition, full floor
carpeting, electric clock, chrome window surround moldings,
bodyside beltline trim, full length bodyside stainless steel
molding, rocker panel molding, rear fender skirts, and with factory
options of AM Radio, Power Steering, Power Windows, 4-Way Power
Seat, Power Brakes amp; Full Wheel Covers with Whitewall tires.The
Lincoln Capri was to replace the Cosmopolitan in 1952 as the
top-of-the-line series for the marque and was offered in three
bodystyles. Both series road a new 123" wheelbase chassis with
newly designed ball joint front suspension, recirculating ball
power steering and under the hood was Ford Motor Company's first
overhead valve V8 which would extend to both Ford amp; Mercury. For
1953 the Lincoln V8 produced more power per cubic inch than any of
its competitors. Styling changed completely too with a more
contemporary squared off look and extensive sound deadening
enhanced refinements added to the improvements. These Lincoln's
were highly regarded, both then and now, and are especially known
for their superlative performance in the Carrera Panamericana
(Mexican road races) in those years.By 1955 the Capri had proved to
be a very attractive and popular model with ultra-clean front to
end styling with the legendary massive tailights housed in
elongated fenders. These models were built with only the very best
materials available at the time with both excessive comforts as
well as power. In 1955 Lincoln once again became a separate
division of the Ford Motor Company and finally introduced an
automatic transmission of its own, Ford built and dubbed the
Turbodrive and was said to bring new flexibility and smoothness to
the driving experience. To keep pace in the horsepower race, the
OHV V8 was bored out to 341 cid with the 4BBL carburetor and 1955
was the first year for the dual exhausts with unique rear bumper
outlets. This particular example is in very fine condition
throughout with a very straight body and with the floor boards,
trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas solid. The car has a
very striking repaint which has been color sanded and buffed in
it's original two-tone colors and remarkably the interior as
previously stated is believed to be all original, apart from the
carpet, also in the very striking and matching two-tone colors of
the body which is very handsome and the car boasts power steering,
power windows and power brakes. The original 341/225HP OHV V8
engine runs strong with the original 'Teapot' carburetor having
been just rebuilt and the original Tri-Tone Color painted engine is
color correct and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular
car drives really well - a truly remarkable daily driver that will
give any modern day car a run for it's money!This is a rare
opportunity to own a great daily driving example of a very striking
1955 Lincoln Capri 2 door Hardtop in very fine daily driving and
looking condition throughout and a turn-key ready example for any
classic American car enthusiast to enjoy or collect today!
