Auburn Fall 2018
1940 Lincoln-Zephyr Continental Cabriolet
The Shrine of the Holy Grille
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$51,700 USD | Sold
| Auburn, Indiana
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- Offered from The Shrine of the Holy Grille
- One of only 350 examples built in the inaugural year of Continental production
- Older restoration in original color scheme, Black with Black top and rare all-whipcord interior
- 120-hp, 292-cu. in. L-head V-12 engine and three-speed manual transmission
- Offered with a copy of its original build sheet
- Originally shipped to the St. Louis Ford branch on 13 June 1940
- Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic
The original Lincoln Continental, created by E.T. “Bob” Gregorie for Edsel Ford around the basis of the Lincoln-Zephyr, is one of the all-time styling icons amidst American Full Classics. One of just 350 Continental cabriolets produced in the first season of production, The Shrine of the Holy Grille’s example was originally shipped to the St. Louis Ford branch on 13 June 1940, and was sold new in that area. Interestingly, its build sheet, a copy of which accompanies the car, confirms that it was originally delivered in this unusual and striking livery, Black with a Black top and the very rare full whipcord interior, rather than the usual leather interior seen on Continental cabriolets. An older restoration in very presentable condition, it would be an ideal basis for freshening and showing, or for driving enjoyment on CCCA CARavans.
