1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Post-World War II production of the Lincoln Continental resumed in 1946, dropping the Zephyr name and dawning new bumpers and trim including a “mouth organ” front grille. A choice of leather or custom cloth lined the opulent Continental interiors, complemented by new chrome-plated dashboard trim, a restyled instrument panel, and pocket-type armrests for 1947. With the 1949 model line already in development for the newly formed Lincoln-Mercury Division, 1948 would be the last model year of the Lincoln Continental for eight years, and the last car produced and sold by a major U.S. automaker with a V12 engine. Recognized as a "Full Classic" by the Classic Car Club of America, first-generation Lincoln Continentals continue to be sought after by collectors for their attractive styling and exclusivity.   

Highlights 

• Offered from The Peters Family Collection 

• 292 cu-in V12 engine rated at 125 horsepower 

• Column-shifted three-speed manual transmission 

• Power windows  

• Power steering  

• Rear-mounted Continental Kit  

• Finished in dark metallic blue over red leather with a tan canvas soft top 

• 15 inch steel wheels with chrome hub caps and wide whitewall tires 

• Classic Car Club of America Full Classic   

• This 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 9,855 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Chrome bumpers with over-riders, front and rear 

• Fog lights 

• Spot light 

• Hood ornament  

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors  

• Dual windshield wipers   

• Sealed-beam headlamps  

• AM radio  

• Power antenna  

• Pivoting vent windows  

• Clock  

• Cigar lighter  

• Ash trays, front and rear  

• Two-spoke steering wheel with chrome horn ring 

• Bench seats, front and rear   

• Locking glove compartment   

• Luggage compartment  

• Rear fender skirts 

Known Imperfections 

• Some staining on the convertible top, mostly limited to the driver’s side 

• Small scratch on the upper shut gap of the driver’s-side door 

• Small paint chip at the bottom of the driver’s-side door 

• Small ding on the driver’s-side rear fender skirt 

• Paint chip on the passenger’s side rear fender skirt 

• Small paint chip that has been filled on the edge of the trunk lid 

• Vent windows are starting to delaminate 

• Driver’s-side sun visor leather is separating/unstitched 

• Leather upholstery is cracking on the passenger’s-side sun visor 

• Quarter-sized imperfection on the passenger's seat leather upholstery 

Included 

• Tonneau cover 

• Red leather-trimmed pillow 

• Jack 

• Steering wheel lock 

• 1948 Lincoln Model 876H Operator’s Manual 

• Spare keys 

Ownership History

Purchase documentation on file shows that this 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet was acquired by The Peters Family Collection in August 2011 out of California. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cvogel@hagerty.com