1941 Lincoln Continental
The Lincoln Continental is a series of mid-sized and full-sized luxury cars produced by Lincoln, a division of the American automaker Ford Motor Company. The model line was introduced following the construction of a personal vehicle for Edsel Ford, who commissioned a coachbuilt 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr convertible, developed as a vacation vehicle to attract potential Lincoln buyers. In what would give the model line its name, the exterior was given European “continental” styling elements, including a rear-mounted spare tire.
The 1941 Lincoln Continental had such European features as long hoods and fenders.
Acquired in fully restored condition, this 1941 Lincoln Continental has enjoyed many miles of careful use. In the car’s prior ownership it was awarded a first prize by the CCCA, no surprise given the quality of the restoration. Despite the more than 30 years since the Lincoln was restored, it has held up quite well and still appears eminently presentable today. The interior has aged to a very appealing level where it could almost pass for a well-preserved original. Finished in the very complimentary burgundy over red color scheme, its visual presentation enhances the refined style of the Continental.
The flathead V12 engine looks impressive and is very well detailed in the engine bay. This engine was never intended to make big power, but rather, it was highly regarded for its smoothness in operation. Quiet, silky and with a broad, flat torque curve, it provides effortless operation whether tooling around town or touring long distances on main roads. A three speed manual transmission feeds power to a standard Columbia 2-speed overdrive rear axle.
A unique feature of the 1941 Lincoln Continental is the push-button door handles. There is a button to open the door on both the interior and exterior.
For consignment, a car from an era where status was measured by the inch, and net worth was shown off by the amount of chrome that could be attached to a car. This car has both the length and the chrome, so its original owner was probably an important person, and had the scratch to back it up.
