Vehicle Description
Luxury at its finest. Reportedly only 725 of these 1941 Lincoln
Zephyr V12 Convertible models were built with only 14 still known
to exist according to the Lincoln Zephyr Owners Club.This was one
of the sweetest rides you could by in 1941. Imagine the looks back
in the day, to drive a sporty luxury convertible and these
prestigious Lincoln Zephyr models were all of that and more. The
Zephyr was Lincoln's response to the depression and one of major
significance. It was seen as the first successfully designed
streamlined car available in the U.S. and was powered by a water
cooled 4784cc (292c.i.) V12 engine on a 125" wheelbase! Vacuum
assisted brakes were standard, important for stopping well for such
a large car, and a 3 speed gearbox was matched to a Columbia two
speed rear axle. Introduced in 1936 and structurally revised for
1940 and heavily face lifted, not for the better, in 1942. It
returned after the war as a warmed up continuation but without the
Zephyr name.You will be hard pressed to find anyone to dispute that
the 1941 Lincoln Zephyr is one of the most elegant automobiles ever
to roll off the Lincoln assembly line. More than almost 80 years
later they are one of the few such models still as attractive today
as they were to buyers when new. Of all the elegant models
produced, the convertible is the rarest with reportedly only 725
manufactured and with only 14 are thought to remain according to
the LZOC. The car was built on a 125 inch wheelbase channel section
frame with a central X crossmember. Inside bench seats dressed in
Maroon leather seat four comfortably and the car boasts a woodgrain
instrument panel that houses the standard array of gauges in a
beautiful period Art Deco theme with its original AM radio! The
clock matching the speedometer dresses up the passenger side and
the car has original factory added options of both the AM Radio and
Heater and side mirror.Moving this nearly 4,000 pound convertible
is its original V12 engine mated to its original standard column
shift 3 speed manual transmission which featured synchronized
second and third gears. This rare Lincoln will still run down the
road at freeway speeds with no hesitation, she has no wobbles or
creaks. This car is an all steel car. She has obviously been in a
private collection in a controlled environment for many years.
Please keep in mind that only some 725 of these rare models were
built in 1941, the last full year of production before the war,
making these particular '41 cars extremely collectible and prized
amongst Zephyr enthusiasts.This particular example was beautifully
repainted some years ago in Enamel paint which was fully sanded and
buffed by its long time collector owner/restorer in it's original
and correct 'Zephyr Blue' color which is stunningly striking along
with its white wall tires and Zephyr wheels. The 'Maroon' leather
interior with wool carpets has also been faithfully reupholstered
and is in absolutely exceptional condition throughout and the
correct factory canvas power Tan top is also in exceptional
condition. There are reportedly less than 300 miles on the car
since it's unibody (body welded to the frame) cosmetic and
mechanical restoration. This is a rust free car that retains all of
its original body panels including floors, rockers, and trunk with
very straight panels. That factor is extremely important on a
unibody designed car such as this. Completely restored from the
ground up mechanically, cosmetically, and correctly. All the chrome
has been replated to show quality including top bows, seat
hardware, etc. Gauge cluster and the woodgrain also fully restored.
All new reproduction cloth bound wiring harness. The car was
originally purchased on May 20th 1941 at 'Foss Hughes Lincoln
Mercury' of Philadelphia, PA and will be sold with it's very rare
original assembly plant record and 'Lincoln Automobile Record'
showing an assembly date of May 16th, 1941. Foss Hughes was a
'Pierce Arrow' dealer and when 'Pierce Arrow' went out of business
they became a 'Lincoln Mercury' dealer. The floor boards, trunk and
all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free
and the car has has no signs of any accidents - a razor straight
body and obviously an always garaged and cherished car since new
with no rust! The original spare wheel and tire and factory tools
are still located in their rightful storage place in the trunk.The
original V12 292 c.i. engine is extremely strong and powerful and
this particular car drives magnificently - must be driven to be
fully appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange
road wobbles, shakes or rattles - 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 beautifully restored and and never abused
example of an obviously always garaged and rust free 1941 Lincoln
Zephyr V12 Convertible, this is definitely a car you can show today
and which is undisputedly very rare, highly desirable, and a superb
collectible and unabused example of one of the outstanding designs
of the early forties pre-war art deco period!This is one very
desirable pre-war classic car for any classic American car
enthusiast or collector to add to his collection, a very honest and
fully restored, both cosmetically and mechanically, example of a
1941 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Convertible and a sure-fire investment
that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American
car collector or Lincoln Zephyr enthusiast!
