West Coast Classics are proud to present this exceptional example
of a 1952 Lincoln Cosmopolitan 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe with its
original 317.5 CID OHV V8 engine matched to its original
Hydra-matic automatic transmission.In 1952 the Lincoln model line
was radically redesigned using a single body design shared between
Lincoln and Mercury with Lincoln incorporating several elements to
impart a larger, more impressive appearance. Two model lines were
built with the hierarchy now to be known as the Capri (a new name)
with the Cosmopolitan as the lesser version. The Lincoln models
differed from the Mercury with extended rear quarters, a
Lincoln-specific grille and bumpers, exterior front and rear lamps,
and on the interior, a Lincoln-specific instrument panel. The
interior was also upgraded over the Mercury with leather and cloth
combinations that were unavailable in the lesser line. Both series
road a new 123" wheelbase chassis with newly designed ball joint
front suspension, recirculating ball power steering and under the
hood was Ford Motor Company's first overhead valve V8 which would
extend to both Ford & Mercury. By 1953 the Lincoln V8
produced more power per cubic inch than any of its competitors.
These Lincoln's were highly regarded, both then and now, and are
especially known for their superlative performance in the Carrera
Panamericana (Mexican road races) in those years.Factory options
included:Heater & Defroster ($121)Radio ($132)Back-Up
LightsFront and rear bumper guards.Outside Rear View MirrorPower
windowsTinted GlassTinted windshield.White Sidewall TiresWindshield
washerElectric ClockCloth & Vinyl UpholsteryFZull Floor
CarpetingBodyside Beltline TrimFull Length Bodyside Stainless Steel
MoldingBeginning this year the convertible was reserved for the
Capri range, leaving the Cosmopolitan limited to a two-door hardtop
and a four-door sedan. Along with the new body, Lincoln introduced
the now legendary high-compression, overhead valve 317 CID Lincoln
Y-block V8. For the first time, the 4-speed GM Hydramatic was the
only available transmission. However, a maxi mum duty kit was
available for owners who wanted to race their Lincolns, including a
special order 3-speed manual transmission fitment.The Cosmopolitan
was indistinguishable externally from its sister model, except for
the nameplate, in script on the leading edge of the rear fender.
Interiors were less ostentatious but otherwise quite similar. The
models proved quite popular competing against the Cadillac Series
62, Chrysler New Yorker, and Packard Pacific.In the October, 1952
issue of Popular Mechanics, a Lincoln Capri with the new 160 HP
Lincoln Y-block was tested. Its 0-60 mph time was 14.8 seconds,
while the quarter-mile was 21.3 seconds. In racing, Lincolns won
the top four spots in the Stock Car category of the Pan American
Road Race in 1952. This eye-opening accomplishment established
Lincoln as a luxury performance car.
Vehicle Details
1952 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Listing ID:CC-1970418
Price:$27,500
Location:Torrance, California
Year:1952
Make:Lincoln
Model:Cosmopolitan
Exterior Color:White
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:16336
Stock Number:23589
VIN:52LP23589H
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