For Sale: 1933 Lincoln KB in Costa Mesa, California

This 1933 Lincoln KB Convertible Sedan (Chassis: KB-2005) was delivered in early 1933 to Long Island, New York, as one of 15 Dietrich-bodied Convertible Sedans produced. Six are believed to have survived, with this example serving as the earliest - and the only one featuring open fenders. All Lincoln KBs utilize a chassis sharing a 145-inch wheelbase. The car is powered by a 448 cubic-inch V12 engine producing 150 horsepower mated to a 3-speed floor-shift manual transmission. Impeccable restoration work was performed on this Lincoln throughout its life, including being returned to its original color of dark green in the 1990s. The quality of restorative craftsmanship, as well as the legendary build quality which Lincoln and Dietrich are recognized for is evident in this rare KB Convertible Sedan.

After its early life in New York, KB-2005 found its way to Indianapolis under the ownership of Jack Pope, who used it on several caravans in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1971, Art Graver purchased this Lincoln, owning it for over 20 years before embarking on a restoration that was unfinished due to his passing. By 1991, KB-2005 was acquired by Lee Gurvey, and a full restoration of the Lincoln was finally completed at the direction of marque expert, Fran Roxas. Reportedly, during disassembly, an untouched sample of original Dietrich Dark Green was discovered and used to formulate the final paint finish. Shortly after completion, this Lincoln KB Convertible Sedan was awarded First in Class and Most Elegant Convertible at the 1992 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Notably, KB-2005 was later owned by Los Angeles Times publisher and famed car collector Otis Chandler from 1997 until his death in 2006. Scott Kriens purchased this Lincoln from the Otis Chandler Estate, enjoying the car until it was added to the collection of John Shibles in 2013. Upon his acquisition, KB-2005 was treated to significant mechanical refreshing by Steve Babinsky and his team, along with an exquisite new convertible top. Shibles drove this car in the 2015 Pebble Beach Motoring Classic, and showed it on the lawn at Pebble Beach, winning the Lincoln Trophy for "most significant" Lincoln. Now ready for its next journey, KB-2005 has been freshly serviced, and includes a binder of ownership records, photos, and ephemera from various events in which it participated.