This 1941 Lincoln Continental is one of 400 cabriolets produced for the model year, and the seller’s father acquired it in 1970 after a refurbishment was completed by coachbuilder Fran Roxas. The car is finished in black over red leather and is powered by a 292ci V12 paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Features include a replacement tan convertible soft top, 15″ steel wheels, hydraulic drum brakes, a hood ornament, a rear-mounted spare tire carrier, push-button door handles, rear fender skirts, and chrome bumpers with overriders. This Continental is now offered with the owner’s manual, historical photos, a jack, spare parts, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
The Continental was based on the Zephyr platform, and it was introduced for the 1940 model year. Updates for 1941 included the integration of fender-mounted parking lights and push-button door releases. This example was refinished in black lacquer in 1969, and additional features include a power-operated tan replacement convertible soft top, a hood ornament, front vent windows, rear fender skirts, chrome bumpers with overriders, and a rear-mounted spare tire carrier. The convertible top motor is nonfunctional.
The 15″ body-color steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps with Lincoln script and are mounted with Zenman whitewall tires measuring 7.00-16. 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 cabin was reupholstered in 1969 and features a split front and solid rear bench seat trimmed in red leather. Appointments include a painted woodgrain dashboard, an AM radio, and gold metal trim.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer, a clock, and combined gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 74k miles, approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership.
The 292ci flathead V12 was the last offered by an American manufacturer and was factory rated at 120 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. In April 2024 the carburetor, ignition coil, distributor, condenser, fuel filter, assorted fuel hose, and spark plugs were replaced. The seller states the fuel pump was also overhauled in 2024.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission.
A May 1968 photo showing coachbuilder Fran Roxas with the car during refurbishment work is shown above.
The Florida title lists VIN number 114930, excluding the H prefix from the stamping shown above.
An owner’s manual, photos, a jack, and spare parts are included in the sale.