Vehicle Description
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR 267 C.I. V12 CONVERTIBLE COUPE 1 of 640 Zephyr
Convertibles produced for 1939 Steel body Older restoration 267 CI
V-12 engine 3-speed manual transmission Columbia overdrive Leather
upholstery Chrome bumpers and trim Luxury at its finest.West Coast
Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and
outstanding example of a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Convertible Coupe.
Reportedly only 649 of these hand built 1939 Lincoln Zephyr V12
Convertible Coupe models were built with very few still known to
exist according to the Lincoln Zephyr Owners Club.One of just 640
Convertible Coupes built in 1939Older restoration from a renown
collection that presents beautifullyV-12 backed with highly
desirable overdrive transmissionCCCA Full ClassicThis was one of
the sweetest rides you could by in 1939. 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.The
car is strikingly handsome in a Red finish that showcases the cars
voluptuous lines, this Convertible Coupe features a Tan leather
interior that coordinates well with the exterior. Fitted with the
legendary Lincoln V-12 and an overdrive transmission, this rare and
stylish 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Coupe makes an ideal choice
for further touring, or simply cruising on the great American
highway, just as it did for the man who conceived the legendary car
from the start, Edsel Ford.You will be hard pressed to find anyone
to dispute that the Lincoln Zephyr is one of the most elegant
automobiles ever to roll off the Lincoln assembly line. Originally
designed as a custom bodied special for Edsel Ford, Bob Gregorie's
'Mark I' Convertible seems to only look better and better as the
years have passed. Powered by the long stroke V12 derived from
Ford's flathead V8 and one of the first cars ever to be recognized
as something more than just an automobile by both the 'New York's
Museum of Modern Art' amp; the 'Classic Car Club of America',
amongst others, and one of the finest examples of automobile as art
it remains to this day. An ageless design to be sure and a highly
coveted CCCA Classic making these cars extremely collectible and
prized amongst Zephyr enthusiasts.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. The car was built on a 125 inch
wheelbase channel section frame with a central X crossmember.
Inside bench seats dressed in Tan leather seat four comfortably and
the car boasts a woodgrain instrument panel that houses the
standard array of Gold tone 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 a power
top and 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.There
can only be very few 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. 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 is still located in their
rightful storage place in the trunk.The original V12 267 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 1939 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Convertible Coupe, a
car which has obviously always been exquisitely maintained and
stored the car under the most ideal conditions, this is definitely
a car you can show and enjoy 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 pre-war art
deco period!This is one very desirable pre-war CCCA full classic
for any classic American car enthusiast or collector to add to his
collection, a very honest and exquisitely restored, both
cosmetically and mechanically, example of a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr V12
Convertible Coupe and a sure-fire investment that's sure to
appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector or
Lincoln Zephyr enthusiast!
