In 1940 Lincoln began phasing out the massive Model K in favor of a new limousine, based on the design and engineering of the popular, smaller Zephyr. It was still an impressively sized automobile, with handsome styling by Eugene T. Gregorie, based upon the custom Zephyr-based limousines and town cars produced for the Ford family by Brunn & Company. Offered in two eight-passenger styles, a sedan and a limousine, it was made for only two seasons, and did return following World War II.

The limousine shown here was one of 295 produced in 1941, very few of which have survived the passing years. It was completely restored for John Groden, also the former owner of the Calumet Collection’s 1937 Lincoln Model K, to an outstanding standard of fit and finish, still evident in its well-preserved and sparkling condition. Reportedly the restoration cost over $400,000. The car is finished in its original color, Spode Green, with a rare interior featuring tan whipcord on both the front and rear seats, as well as folding jump seats and three separate heater cores, for ample cold-weather comfort. Particular attention should be given to the dashboard, with its gold-finished instrument bezels, an authentic and correct feature of this model. Even the glass throughout is correct “script” panels.

Shown by the Grodens for several years, winning a CCCA First Prize, the Lincoln was eventually acquired for a prominent Texas collection, then by the great enthusiast John Groendyke of Enid, Oklahoma, from whom it was purchased by the Calumet Collection. It has continued to be very well maintained and occasionally shown, and is most certainly the best of its kind remaining in existence. It is offered here with a complete tool set and jack, from one fine collection to another.