For more details and information, including a full 158-point
inspection report, please visit our website at
classicpromenade.com. We are pleased to offer this beautifully
restored 1937 Lincoln Model K Brunn All-Weather Brougham that is a
multiple award winner, including at the esteemed Pebble Beach
Concours. This Lincoln is one of four All-Weather Broughams built
by Brunn on the longer 145-inch wheelbase, and is said to be one of
three with the rear quarterlight windows. Look at the photos
carefully to see how Brunn masterfully blended a "top-hat" higher
rear passenger roof line with a rakish low-cut and sporty
windshield. The original owner is thought to be the Baldwin family
of piano fame. Since then, this was a long-time California car
having been owned by leading Lincoln experts over the decades. Jack
Passey of Watsonville, CA owned this Lincoln and in 1969 sold it to
another Lincoln expert, William Schmidt. Both Passey and Schmidt
were well known Lincoln experts and served as judges and exhibitors
at Pebble Beach and the Classic Car Club of America. Mr. Schmidt
commenced a thorough restoration, completing about 80f the car when
it was sold to the present owners, Gary and Lisa Capra, in 1998.
The Capra's completed the restoration, using well renowned experts
such as Barry Briskman in Scottsdale. The Lincoln was then shown at
the Classic Car Club of America and the Antique Automobile Club of
America events earning National First Place awards many times over.
It was then invited to the Pebble Beach Concours in 2000 where it
earned Second in class (D-1 American Closed Classics), a
prestigious accomplishment. It was subsequently exhibited at the
Arizona Concours and has completed CCCA Caravans and numerous
tours. The livery is in very nice condition today, finished in
Brewster Green complimented by triple light green coachstripes,
beautiful chrome and a formal black padded top. There are a few
areas of scratches around the engine compartment from normal use.
These would be fairly simple to have repaired to help make the
Lincoln more competitive for show once again. The chrome and
stainless trim are in beautiful condition today. The dual side
mounts have the correct covers and the cloisonn Lincoln V12 badges
are beautiful in their blue enamel. The Lincoln is accessorized
with a correct black leather luggage trunk with four fitted pieces
of luggage inside. This is all in beautiful show condition today.
The interior has beautiful and correct black leather for the
chauffeurs compartment. The leather is soft and supple and shows
minimal wear, commensurate with the 8,000 miles added since the
restoration. The dashboard was fully restored and is well done with
several light scratches near the top of the steering wheel where
rings or nails hit the painted surface while touring. The rear
passenger compartment is a beautiful dark green wool broadcloth
with green wool carpeting. The wood is beautifully refinished and
looks great today. The gold silk privacy shades are all functional
and add to the sense of luxury and elegance. The two jump seats are
completed in matching dark green wool broadcloth and are also in
excellent condition. The elegant German silver door handles and
window cranks are all in excellent condition and the delicate
Jaeger clock is functioning and is mounted in the center of the
divider wood panel. Mother of pearl buttons and tigers eye cigar
lighters finish the accessories. The engine compartment is
beautifully detailed and the engine is smooth and powerful in all
respects. The details are very accurate and there is little needed
to make this ready for concours competition. Mechanically, we found
no issues that need attention. The electric fuel pump comes on with
the ignition and battery disconnect is easily accessible. This
Lincoln also has been upgraded with a high speed rear end and
drives well on highways. This Lincoln comes complete with
documentation going back to 1969, including letters from Hermann C.
Brunn about this car and a huge stack of receipts for the
restoration and maintenance. The documents include copies of the
original Brunn drawings for this design. This is a wonderful
opportunity to acquire an important and beautifully restored
example of American luxury and elegance. For more details and
information, please call or text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or
email us at
[email protected] . The Model K is available
for viewing at our Phoenix showroom.
