Fort Lauderdale 2022
1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible
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$44,550 USD | Sold
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Chassis No.
8H18100
Body No.
876H 56 1311
Documents
US Title
- Believed to be one of just 452 Lincoln Continental cabriolets built in 1948; a fine example of the legendary model first designed by Bob Gregorie for Edsel Ford to use while vacationing in Florida
- Matching-numbers chassis and body; accompanied by a copy of the original build sheet
- Completed on 20 February 1948 at the Lincoln Motor Company Plant in Detroit, Michigan, before being shipped three days later, on 23 February 1948
- 292-ci V-12 engine mated to a three-speed, column-shift, manual gearbox with overdrive
- Refinished in its factory-correct Sea Gull Gray over red leather interior and matching carpet, with a contrasting black soft-top
- Power-operated windows and convertible top; period AM radio converted to AM/FM
- Equipped with side mirrors, spot lamp, fog lamps, clock, Firestone whitewall tires, factory wheel covers, and full gauges with rare metric option; accompanied by a trunk-mounted spare wheel
- Recognized as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America; eligible for numerous tours and activities
