Offered between 1935 and 1940, the Model K Lincoln offered an updated V-12 and an extensive line of body styles, produced by both factory craftsmen and custom coachbuilders. The custom bodies were dubbed “semi-customs,” as they were ordered in small series and finished with paint and trim at the Lincoln factory when a buyer placed an order.

The car offered here was one of 30 semi-custom convertible sedans built on the Model K chassis by LeBaron in 1936. Reportedly it was originally sold in Pasadena, California, and purchased by the Wrigley family and used on their Millionaire Row estate. Regardless of whether anyone ever doubled their pleasure and doubled their fun in this car, it remained in the Pasadena area for the next seven decades. Many of those years were spent on display in the late Art Astor’s wonderful private museum, from which the Lincoln was sold in 2008.

The Lincoln has a wonderful sympathetically restored appearance throughout. It was cosmetically restored, with new black paint, chrome, and top, and new upholstery on the front seat; the upholstery on the rear seat is the original and still in fine condition. The appearance is one of good care and conservative, sympathetic workmanship, improving what could be improved and leaving everything else alone.

This would be a splendid addition to any Full Classic Lincoln collection, or perhaps to bring back to Pasadena for the Rose Parade!