1933 Lincoln KB V-12 Judkins Coupe VIN # KB 2390
This KB V-12 Lincoln is the combination of excellent original and excellent restoration work. Mechanically it’s great, runs as it should, with cool operating temperatures, good power, and good brakes. Starts easily, and shifts nicely with synchromesh operating as designed.
It has the pre-eminent V-12 Engine for Lincoln, the 448 Cubic inch V-12, factory rated at 150 Horsepower, with fork & Blade connecting rods, and serial number matching the firewall tag. This big V-12 was only built by Lincoln for 2 years, 1932 and 1933, and was so expensive to build that in 1934 it was shelved for a smaller V-12. Among Prewar Lincoln enthusiasts, the ’32 and ’33 KB V-12 has always been the Pinnacle, the most desirable by far. It has enough power to challenge a Packard 12, or even a Duesenberg! The driving experience is superior, with smooth clutch, easy shifting, the synchromesh transmission feels great, and excellent vacuum assisted brakes. It’s comfortable at freeway speeds, and excels climbing hills! This car is a CCCA Car-a-van veteran, and is ready for enjoyment now!
It won Classic Car Club of America Senior badge #2404 in 2001 with 97.5 points. The current owner has had it since the 1990’s. Back in the 1970’s and 1980’s, Lyle Finley owned the car. His restorer, Dick Towers, took it on the 1982 CCCA Pacific Northwest Caravan. At the time, the paint was still the original!
The paint is super high quality Fran Roxas work, the doors fit and close wonderfully, and it’s delightful to drive and operate!
The interior is lovely original whipcord cloth, and in excellent condition, although there are some waterstains on the doorpanels. The top leather is mostly original, and in very good but not perfect shape.
This is a great car, and you’d love it if you owned it!
