Lincoln Zephyr 2 Door Coupe 1936
Body Style: 2-door coupe
Engine: 267ci. (4.4L) flat-head V12
Power: 110 HP
Weight: 3,289 lbs. (1,491 kg.)
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Drive train: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Country: USA
The Lincoln Zephyr was a series of cars introduced in 1936. The Zephyr was originally introduced as the Lincoln-Zephyr, and was Lincoln’s second model line during the years before WW2. The Zephyr was a range of luxury vehicles that were sold as sedans, coupes, and convertibles. The Lincoln Zephyr was fitted with a 4.4L V12 engine and was in production until 1942. The Zephyr body style is very popular among customizers and hot rodders, meaning that a large number of present examples have undergone some sort of customization.
The Lincoln-Zephyr was conceived by Edsel Ford to slot between the Ford Deluxe and the Lincoln Model K. It was designed by Eugene T. Gregorie of Ford with input from John Tjaarda of the Briggs Body Corporation and shared its name with the streamlined 1934 Burlington Zephyr diesel express train. This example is finished in blue and features dual brake lights, a split rear window, fender skirts, running boards, an antenna, headlights inset into the fenders, and a polished hood ornament.
The cabin features front and rear bench seats trimmed in tan cloth along with matching door panels. Features include chrome external seat framework, a heater, a locking glovebox, and rear passenger footrests. The AM radio is said to power on but does not receive a signal according to the seller.
The three-spoke banjo-style steering wheel fronts a painted steel dash housing a 100-mph speedometer and a clock with integrated auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 2,350 miles. Total mileage is unknown.
During 1936-1948, overall Lincoln-Zephyr production reached around 172,000 units. Today Zephyrs are listed from USD 20,000 to more than USD 100,000. As always, there are some exceptions, like 1937 Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe, that was sold for USD 187,000 at RM Sotheby‘s auction in 2016.
