1940 Lincoln-Zephyr Club Coupe

Description

The Lincoln-Zephyr, introduced in 1936, marked a significant milestone in automotive history, evolving from John Tjaarda's innovative rear-engined Sterkenburg concept studies of the late 1920s to a production version by Ford. While the engine was shifted to the front for manufacturing feasibility, the advanced bridge-truss integral frame persisted, showcasing a balance between performance, handling, and engineering innovation. To uphold the Lincoln legacy, a V-12 engine based on the Ford V-8 was developed, offering a smooth and powerful driving experience, positioning the Lincoln-Zephyr as a luxury contender in its time. Bridging the gap between the Ford V8 DeLuxe and the Lincoln Model K, it competed against rivals like the Chrysler Airflow, LaSalle, and the Packard One-Twenty, delivering a unique blend of style, performance, and comfort expected by Lincoln owners. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Burgundy Red with a Cord cloth interior 

• Powered by a 292 cu-in V12 rated at 120 horsepower 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Body color painted steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and beauty rings 

• A rebuilt engine was installed and reported to have been built by James Harold "Putt" Smith of College Park, Georgia 

• A rebuilt AM radio and wiper motor has been installed in the car but has not been hooked up 

• Introductory model year for the Club Coupe 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 9,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Column-mounted gear selector 

• Transverse-mounted, semi-elliptical rear leaf springs 

• Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes 

• 125 inch wheelbase 

• Heater 

• Side view mirror mounted to the driver’s door edge 

• Rear fender skirts 

• Dual tone horn 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Hinged rear side windows 

• Chrome bumpers with over-riders 

• Manual roll-up side windows 

• Dash mounted clock 

• Bench seat 

Known Imperfections 

• Aged rubber trim 

• An older repaint with imperfections shown in the photo gallery 

• The heater and windshield wipers are inoperative 

• The radio and wiper motor have not been hooked up 

• Inoperable clock 

• The heater blower motor is not present, and the heat exchanger is recommended to be rebuilt 

Included 

• Full-size spare wheel 

• Documents dating back to 2015 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr Club Coupe purchased the car from Florida in November 2016, with prior ownership history in Texas. 

Additional Notes

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

Contact: Hunter Harris  Phone: 772.925.9304  email: hharris@hagerty.com 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders:  Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.