Vehicle Description
1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sedan
The Lincoln Cosmopolitan is a full-size luxury car that was sold by
Lincoln from 1949 through the 1954 model year. All Lincolns were
manufactured at Lincoln Assembly, Dearborn, Michigan, while some
were sent in "knock-down kits" to regional factories at Maywood
Assembly, Maywood, California or St. Louis Assembly, St.Louis,
Missouri, and assembled locally. For 1952, the Lincoln-Mercury
model line saw a redesign. A single basic body design was shared
between Lincoln and Mercury with Lincoln incorporating several
elements to impart a larger, more substantial look. Not only did
the Cosmopolitan lose its unique body and wheelbase but it also
ceded top rung status to the new Lincoln Capri. Both Lincoln models
differed from the Mercury, (now the Mercury Monterey) ,with their
own extended rear quarters, Lincoln-specific grille, bumpers,
exterior lamps, instrument panel and other miscellaneous trim and
fittings. In a major change, four-door Lincoln-Mercury vehicles saw
the introduction of front-hinged rear doors. With the convertible
reserved for the Capri range, the Cosmopolitan was now limited to
two-door hardtop and four-door sedan body types. Along with the new
body Lincoln introduced a ball joint front suspension and a
high-compression, overhead valve 317 cubic-inch Lincoln Y-block V8,
with the 4-speed Hydramatic as the only available transmission.
Lincolns won the top four spots in the Stock Car category of the
Pan American Road Race in both 1952 and 1953. while taking first
and second place in 1954
For consignment, some big chrome, big trimmings, nicely scaled
proportions and wrap around glass...we give you Lincoln's
generation 2 of the Cosmopolitan. A fresh from long term storage
car, graced with a 317ci Y block 8 cylinder, and bathed in subdued
gray, you can own a snappy boulevard cruiser/head turner right out
of the early 1950's when Detroit was definitely king.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Leading the way is an imposingdual tier chrome front bumper.
Vertical struts with mini dagmar toppers point forward and the
bumper and even the marker lenses wrap around the sides. The hood
cascaded downward and has a large chrome V and partially missing
Lincoln crest that edges the front of the hood. Simple single
headlights grace the front of each quarter and the long lean hood
gracefully makes its way back to approach the beginnings of a
wrap-around windshield. All glass has thick chromed surrounds and
this continues for the side and rear glass, simulating the bubble
windows yet to come. On either side is a large trim spear running
the length, and on the back are fender skirtswith somestainless
trimmings to simulate motion in static form. On back, a large rear
bumper cradles the chrome trimmed cathedral style taillights and
smallchrome dagmars are on just above. All bathed in Wellington
Gray with straight steel, but showing several areas of rust
bubbling on the sides near the rockers, evidence of filler on the
rockers, and chip offs throughout. Rounding out our exterior tour
are 15-inch steel wheels with standard Lincoln covers and slightly
askew porta-walls.
Interior
A swing of the doors allows us to view the foursome of color and
materials making up the panels These also sport swoop spear shaped
chrome trim for an accent, as well as shiny cranks and actuators, a
blue painted steel sill, gray painted inserts, and a varying hue
and textured broadcloth in blue. Inside on the sprawling benches
are nicely done light blue broadcloth lower cushions that work
their way half up the backs before changing over to a darker blue
perforated cloth. A wide rear bench awaits the passengers, and it
is beautifully preserved in the same pattern as the front bench,but
holds a central fold down armrest. A full metal dash painted gray
and blue has a single eyebrow bump up in front of the driver. Here
we note the gold tinted gauge cluster which is nice and clean along
with the heater slides, a few knobs and pulls and the factory AM
radio. An original black steering wheel with nice chromed horn
rings and center is fronting the futuristic dash. Blue carpeting,
soiled and wrinkled, floods the floors and a lightly soiled
blue/gray headliner hangs above.
Drivetrain
Under the hood in a patina presenting engine bay is an aquamarine
painted Y block V8 in 317.5ci displacement. It is topped with a
gold air cleaner assembly covering the factory 4-barrel carburetor.
An engine cross over exhaust feeds down to join into a single pipe
providing the exhale. On the back of this aqua Y block is a
Hydramatic 4-speed automatic transmission. The rear axle on this
car is a 3.31 ratio.
Undercarriage
Solid steel framing and floor pans underneath have a nice coating
of factory undercoating. Single stock style exhaust snakes its way
rearward, past independent coil springs upfront and to the rear
leaf springs. Drum brakes are on all 4 corners. It is mostly rust
free with the majority of the flaws being patina and surface rust
on the usual suspects.
Drive-Ability
As with any car fresh from long term storage, some TLC is in order
before ignition is attempted. We can however note that the engine
does turn over by hand.
In need of some TLC on the exterior body and chrome but the
majority of the trimmings are all in excellent condition. The
beginnings of curved bubble style rear glass and large cruiser that
can go all day on a turnpike road and turn plenty of heads while
doing so. Isn't it time to turn some wrenches and enjoy the life of
excess the other half lives.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
54WA15085H
54-1954
WA-Wayne, MI Assy Plant
15085-Sequential Unit Number
H-317.5ci V8
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
