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1938 Lincoln Zephyr For Sale - Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Award Winner LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1938 Lincoln
Zephyr The 1938 Lincoln-Zephyr stood out as a hallmark of Lincoln's
pursuit of streamlined, modern design. A continuation of the Zephyr
series introduced in 1936, the 1938 model further refined the Art
Deco aesthetics of its predecessors, retaining the graceful,
aerodynamic profile that had become its signature. Under the hood,
it housed a 267-cubic-inch (4.4L) flathead V12 engine, producing
110 horsepower and delivering smooth, effortless performance.
Enhancements for the year included improved suspension for superior
ride comfort and handling, along with Lincoln's innovative
semi-unitized body construction-boosting structural integrity while
reducing weight. Styling updates for 1938 featured a more prominent
waterfall grille, repositioned headlights, and subtly reshaped
fenders for a sleeker, more contemporary appearance. Inside, the
Zephyr offered impressive luxury for its era, including plush
seating, elegant dashboard styling, and finely crafted details that
reflected Lincoln's dedication to refinement. This particular
Zephyr Coupe was assembled on October 29, 1937, and has benefited
from a full nut and bolt frame off open check book no expense
spared restoration to the highest standards performed by a renowned
marque specialist. The quality of the restoration is second to none
and reflected in its numerous accolades: it earned Best of Show and
also the prestigious Peter Gregory Award at the Lincoln-Zephyr
Owners Club Nationals in Indiana, as well as capturing both AACA
Junior and Senior awards. A restoration to this level normally cost
in excess of $500,000 at any prominent restoration facility. The
car's legacy would continue and a true testament to the absolute
quality, as it went on to be a Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Award Winner. Since then, it has been carefully preserved and cared
for, maintaining an exceptional overall presentation. Finished in
deep black over immaculate beige Bedford cord upholstery, the cabin
features factory-correct touches like the Art Deco-inspired central
instrument panel, grey-painted dashboard, simulated woodgrain
window surrounds, Ford Safety Glass, grey-brown carpeting, and tan
headliner. Period-correct Firestone Deluxe Champion 7.00-16 tires
and an optional Columbia rear axle further highlight the car's
authenticity. A symbol of pre-war American automotive
craftsmanship, the 1938 Lincoln-Zephyr played a pivotal role in
shaping the future of Lincoln design, ultimately serving as the
basis for the first Lincoln Continental. This example offered with
its many incredible concours awards, is truly the finest example on
the market providing an opportunity for the discerning collector to
add a piece of Art Deco history to their collection. This
beautifully restored example is offered complete with concours
awards, spare tire, tool kit, and jack. Rarely do vehicles of this
history, combined with this absolute quality ever become available.
For the truly discerning collector who demands only the best.
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