Lincoln Continental Cabriolet, 1948
Lincoln Continental I Рестайлинг 2
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Chassis No.: V1113591
- Exterior: Black
- Interior: Red
- Body: Cabriolet
- Restored
- 1 of 1,650 produced
- Final year of production
- 292/125 HP V-12 engine
- 3-speed manual transmission with manual overdrive
- Hydraulic power convertible top
- Hydraulic power windows
- AM radio, dash clock
- Continental kit
- Fender skirts
- Front and rear bumper guards
- Wide whitewall tires
- Red leather interior
- Unique Black soft top with Red piping
- Rebuilt salvage branding on title
- VIN ANNOUNCEMENT
Carrying on the storied traditions of the great prewar marques, 1948 would be the final year for the original Lincoln Continental cabriolet package. In this final year of production, only 1,650 cabriolets were produced, a model that had already come to symbolize the finest appointments of that era. Little needs to be stated about what any Lincoln Continental was about, as this was an exclusive motorcar first introduced in prototype form starting in 1939 and built through the advent of the war. In 1946, it had been restyled for the postwar era by legendary designer Raymond Loewy.
Already recognized as “Full Classic” by the CCCA, this car was also America’s final domestically built vehicle using a V-12 engine for power. Under the lengthy hood of this restored classic is the 292/125 HP V-12 flathead engine, well-detailed and excellently presented. This example is backed with the 3-speed manual transmission with manual overdrive. Covered in deep black paint, the exterior is gorgeous and showcases the massive lines of the Continental’s stylization. Appointed with streamline-derived chrome work and bezels, highlights outside include rear fender skirts, front and rear bumper guards, a continental kit and wide whitewall tires with script Lincoln hubcaps.
A well-proportioned black soft top with unique red piping, script lettering and exterior mirrors complete the immediate impression of luxury. Accessories are extensive as well, including the hydraulic power convertible top, hydraulic power windows, AM radio, dash-fitted clock, fluted chrome-line interior accents and functional in-dash factory gauges. The interior itself is done in richly toned red leather and a plush layout combining a split front bench seat and broadly inviting full-width rear design. Today, these cars are some of the most impressive vehicles to come from the immediate postwar era.
With the heritage of the V-12 engine purring beneath the hood, and an overall appearance that showcases exclusivity, this final-year V-12 cabriolet makes a strong statement.
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