Vehicle Description
1 OF JUST 1,263 EXAMPLES PRODUCEDMULTIPLE AWARD-WINING
RESTORATIONOWNERSHIP HISTORY DOCUMENTED FROM NEWCORRECT BLACK PAINT
& TAN CLOTH INTERIORORIGINAL 120 HP 292 CI V-12 ENGINEORIGINAL
3-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONRARE ZEPHYR RADIO, ORIGINAL 6V
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCORRECT STAINLESS & CHROME BRIGHTWORKSPARE, JACK &
TOOL SET INCLUDEDCONTINENTAL MAGAZINE FEATURE CARINCLUDES VINTAGE
DEALER BROCHUREWORLD-RENOWNED AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN STATEMENT
Introduced as a concept car displayed at the 1934 Chicago World's
Fair, the Lincoln Zephyr was officially unveiled by company
president Edsel B. Ford on November 2, 1935. Bridging the wide gap
between the Ford model lines and grand, top-of-the-line coach built
Lincolns, the Zephyr was beautifully styled by former yacht
designer E.T. Bob Gregorie and remains an Art Deco-inspired design
masterpiece. The only car in its class with V-12 power, the Zephyr
offered a smooth ride with all occupants comfortably seated within
the car's wheelbase. First offered only as a 4-door sedan and
2-door coupe-sedan, the Zephyr line included a full town limousine
and six-passenger coupe by 1937, followed by a convertible sedan
and dashing convertible coupe from 1938. Careful refinements
typified Zephyr production, including quieter running with
hydraulic valve lifters in 1938. Hydraulic brakes and beautifully
updated body styling came for 1939. Select updates for 1940
included better vision with more glass area, sealed-beam headlamps,
a new one-piece rear window, and elimination of old-fashioned
running boards delivered an even more modern look than before. One
of only 1,263 2-door Zephyr coupes produced for 1940, this example
continues to benefit from a concours-level restoration completed
during 2009. Following completion, it earned multiple accolades
including a score of 93.5/100 points under New York Lincoln-Zephyr
Owner's Club judging in 2009. Both Junior and Senior status were
earned from the Lincoln-Zephyr Owner's Club in 2011 and lastly, the
car earned First Place honors with the Lincoln Continental Owner's
Club in 2013. Predictably, this sleek Lincoln-Zephyr also served as
a featured subject of Continental magazine (Issue no. 254).
Retaining the original 292 CI V-12 engine, factory-rated at 120
horsepower, this collector-grade Lincoln-Zephyr also retains its
original 3-speed manual transmission and features an accurately
restored engine bay. As offered, the Zephyr features a period
correct Black lacquer paint finish showing a moderate patina and a
restored Tan interior using correctly striped cloth material. And a
matching headliner, door panels, and carpets. Other highlights
include a rare optional Zephyr in-dah radio, the original 6-volt
electrical system, proper chrome and stainless brightwork, and a
spare wheel/tire, roadside jack, and tool set. The odometer reads
85,104 miles at the time of description writing. Accompanied by a
vintage dealer brochure, this multiple award-winning restoration
must simply be experienced first-hand. See it for yourself by
contacting us for viewing arrangements, full details, and purchase
arrangements today!
