SOLD to Maine - 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet - 1 of 27 left in the WORLD!
SOLD to Maine - 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet - 1 of 27 left in the WORLD!
The 1942 Lincoln Continental autos had a couple of unique features, as the gold interior trim accents on the MK1 and the Ball and Wing hood mascot were both exclusive to that year. Presented in correct Black Ebony with a matching black interior, this example is one of only 27 still in existence of the original 136 built. Keep in mind that World War II truncated the number of automobiles built during that year as all automakers were mandated to support the war efforts. Therefore what you are looking at is a very rare car! The car runs great and is a wonderful touring automobile, the flathead V-12 engine is backed by a 3-speed manual transmission with manual overdrive for easy highway cruising. The tan convertible top is hydraulically operated and stows away under a tonneau cover, giving it a lovely, finished look when the top is down. Drivers will love the two-spoke 'boomerang' steering wheel, white Bakelite knobs, beautifully restored gauges, classic radio, luxurious carpeting, soft upholstery. The interior design gives a nod to the Art Deco period in motoring. Riding on wide whitewall tires with painted wheels and chrome hubcaps, the rear wheels are stylishly hidden behind full-length fender skirts. The Continental made a huge splash when Edsel Ford arrived in Florida for his annual vacation and showed the car to many other affluent people, many of whom placed cash deposits and ordered one for themselves when production commenced. They were expensive, featured a V-12 engine and were styled with an almost European flavor, lacking running boards with smooth, sweeping fenders. It radiated sophistication and understated elegance. This example's pedigree of absolute rarity and excellent color combination mark it as a stellar example of the breed.