This 1948 Lincoln Continental is one of 452 cabriolets built for the model year, and it was initially purchased in Richmond, California. It remained in the care of its original owner for a period of 62 years, and it subsequently spent time with one additional registered owner until its recent acquisition by the selling dealer. The car wears a repaint in black over a reupholstered red leather interior, and it is powered by a 292ci V12 paired with a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Features include a tan convertible soft top, 15″ steel wheels, bright trim rings and wheel covers, hydraulic drum brakes, a hood ornament, a rear-mounted spare tire carrier, push-button door handles, rear fender skirts, an AM radio, an analog clock, and chrome bumpers with overriders. The engine and transmission were overhauled approximately 13 years ago. This Continental is now offered by the selling dealer with manufacturer’s literature, service records, Henry Ford museum correspondence, a pair of spare hub caps, and a Washington title.
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The car has been refinished in black and features a power-operated tan convertible soft top, a hood ornament, front vent windows, push-button door handles, rear fender skirts, chrome bumpers with overriders, and a rear-mounted spare tire carrier. In 2020 the convertible top rear hydraulic cylinders were replaced, and the control switch and hydraulic pump were rebuilt. Holes are noted in the soft top.
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The 15″ wheels wear trim rings and Lincoln-script covers, and they are mounted with Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires. The Continental rode on a 125″ wheelbase, and suspension comprises transverse leaf springs front and rear. Stopping power is provided by hydraulically assisted four-wheel drums. The brakes were serviced with re-lined front shoes as well as replacement rear wheel cylinders and shoes in 2020.
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The upholstery and carpeting were replaced under prior ownership, and the cabin features a split front and solid rear bench seat trimmed in red leather. Appointments include a painted body-color dashboard, an AM radio, hydraulically operated power windows, an analog clock, and silver metal trim.
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The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer and gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 54k miles.
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The 292ci flathead V12 was the last offered by an American manufacturer and was factory rated at 125 horsepower. The engine and transmission were rebuilt approximately 13 years ago.
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Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission with an overdrive function.
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Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale along with recent service records and correspondence from the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Washington State title lists “WA20140721 Classic” in the Brands section.
