292ci Flathead V-12 Engine 3 Carburetors 120bhp at 3,900rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission with Columbia Two-Speed Axle Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Beautifully restored Zephyr Coupe *Tasteful performance upgrades *History file with over $100,000 in receipts *Long term enthusiast ownership *Great example for shows and tours THE LINCOLN ZEPHYR The 1940 model year was a transitional year for Lincoln as the new Zephyr-chassis based Continental went into production just as the last of the huge Lincoln Model Ks super-luxury cars were delivered. Meanwhile, the 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr was a clean, beautifully detailed car that appeared to have evolved from the 1939 models, but it was in fact an essentially all-new car. The new second generation Zephyr continued the basic frontal design pioneered on the '38, although the low grille was larger, and the headlamps mounted in the fenders were the new sealed-beams that were being adopted industry-wide in 1940. At the rear, the dramatic taper of earlier Zephyr bodies was replaced by a fuller design that allowed wider rear seating and added luggage room. An L-head (or 'flathead') V-12 continued to power the 1940 Zephyr. Displacement, however, was upped to 292 cubic inches and maximum horsepower was now 120. The rugged Zephyr 3-speed manual transmission (which would become a legend among hot rodders of a later generation) was now shifted via a steering column-mounted lever. Instrumentation was new as well, with most instruments placed directly in the driver's vision instead of in the center-mounted clusters found in earlier models. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED From 2007 to 2010, this gorgeous coupe underwent a complete nut-and-bolt restoration. Receipts on file total well over $100,000 for the work performed. Throughout its life, the custodians of car thankfully left the gorgeous cosmetics of the rarely seen coupe as intended by the factory. In search of more power, the 12-cylinder engine has had period correct performance enhancing accessories fitted throughout to extract all its potential. Aside from the dual exhaust pipes peering from beneath the rear, there is no evidence of the performance accessories that lurk beneath. If not to the next owner's taste, all the bolt on parts such as the triple carb intake and finned aluminum heads could easily be removed and put back to stock with little to no trouble, which in accordance with the factory build records, would leave this American icon in it's as delivered state. Following the restoration, the Zephyr was rarely used and is still in phenomenal condition. Despite holding all the qualification of a pre-war machine, the vehicle possesses a multitude of modern comforts in addition to long-legged cruising capabilities thanks to its twin speed rear differential. A true icon of streamlined 1930s styling, these Zephyr coupes have become more and more coveted over the years. When parked next to other cars from the era, this Lincoln looks so futuristic that it appears to have been beamed down from another world.
292ci Flathead V-12 Engine 3 Carburetors 120bhp at 3,900rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission with Columbia Two-Speed Axle Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Beautifully restored Zephyr Coupe *Tasteful performance upgrades *History file with over $100,000 in receipts *Long term enthusiast ownership *Great example for shows and tours THE LINCOLN ZEPHYR The 1940 model year was a transitional year for Lincoln as the new Zephyr-chassis based Continental went into production just as the last of the huge Lincoln Model Ks super-luxury cars were delivered. Meanwhile, the 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr was a clean, beautifully detailed car that appeared to have evolved from the 1939 models, but it was in fact an essentially all-new car. The new second generation Zephyr continued the basic frontal design pioneered on the '38, although the low grille was larger, and the headlamps mounted in the fenders were the new sealed-beams that were being adopted industry-wide in 1940. At the rear, the dramatic taper of earlier Zephyr bodies was replaced by a fuller design that allowed wider rear seating and added luggage room. An L-head (or 'flathead') V-12 continued to power the 1940 Zephyr. Displacement, however, was upped to 292 cubic inches and maximum horsepower was now 120. The rugged Zephyr 3-speed manual transmission (which would become a legend among hot rodders of a later generation) was now shifted via a steering column-mounted lever. Instrumentation was new as well, with most instruments placed directly in the driver's vision instead of in the center-mounted clusters found in earlier models. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED From 2007 to 2010, this gorgeous coupe underwent a complete nut-and-bolt restoration. Receipts on file total well over $100,000 for the work performed. Throughout its life, the custodians of car thankfully left the gorgeous cosmetics of the rarely seen coupe as intended by the factory. In search of more power, the 12-cylinder engine has had period correct performance enhancing accessories fitted throughout to extract all its potential. Aside from the dual exhaust pipes peering from beneath the rear, there is no evidence of the performance accessories that lurk beneath. If not to the next owner's taste, all the bolt on parts such as the triple carb intake and finned aluminum heads could easily be removed and put back to stock with little to no trouble, which in accordance with the factory build records, would leave this American icon in it's as delivered state. Following the restoration, the Zephyr was rarely used and is still in phenomenal condition. Despite holding all the qualification of a pre-war machine, the vehicle possesses a multitude of modern comforts in addition to long-legged cruising capabilities thanks to its twin speed rear differential. A true icon of streamlined 1930s styling, these Zephyr coupes have become more and more coveted over the years. When parked next to other cars from the era, this Lincoln looks so futuristic that it appears to have been beamed down from another world.
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