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The Lincoln Continental was introduced in 1940, just prior to the onset of World War II. The Lincoln marque had weathered The Great Depression and the Continental signaled to the world that they were serious about their desires to compete in the luxury car segment. The design was modern, elegant, and slightly European with a long front bonnet that gracefully concealed a potent V12 engine. On the inside, they were lavishly appointed and with amenities being offered as standard equipment. Exteriorly, there was little trim or chrome which was done to keep the car simple, relying on the beauty of its design rather than trying to attract based on eye catching bright pieces. The rear fenders were covered with skirts over the wheels. This was stretched to match the rear trunk. Located in the rear of the vehicle was a covered spare tire. This was sort of an afterthought; as production came to a close, the designers noticed there was little room for a spare, so they covered it and incorporated it into the vehicles trunk. This would become a signature design for the Continental series.
Production of the first Continental took a short six months to complete. Most of the design and testing had been completed prior, on the Lincoln Zephyr prototype of 1939.
After World War II, production of the Lincoln Continental continued, with no changes occurring until 1948. They were available in two body-styles, a coupe or convertible.
The Lincoln Continental was replaced by the Cosmopolitan.
This 1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida where it was estimated to sell between $90,000 - $110,000. It is powered by a 292 cubic-inch side valve twelve-cylinder engine capable of producing 130 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic actuated drum brakes. The elegant body rests comfortably on the 125 inch wheelbase.
This car has spent much of its life in California. It has been treated to a complete nut-and-bolt restoration and has been awarded Junior and Senior 1st Place awards. At auction, the car did find a new owner, though it sold for less than the estimated value. With so many exquisite cars offered for sale at the auction, the buyer of this vehicle was able to sneak away with a gem of American luxury history.
The car appeared at the RM Auctions held at Meadow Brook a few months later where its value was set at $80,000 - $100,000. The lot was sold for $77,000 including buyers premium, just under the estimated value.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
Production of the first Continental took a short six months to complete. Most of the design and testing had been completed prior, on the Lincoln Zephyr prototype of 1939.
After World War II, production of the Lincoln Continental continued, with no changes occurring until 1948. They were available in two body-styles, a coupe or convertible.
The Lincoln Continental was replaced by the Cosmopolitan.
This 1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Amelia Island, Florida where it was estimated to sell between $90,000 - $110,000. It is powered by a 292 cubic-inch side valve twelve-cylinder engine capable of producing 130 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic actuated drum brakes. The elegant body rests comfortably on the 125 inch wheelbase.
This car has spent much of its life in California. It has been treated to a complete nut-and-bolt restoration and has been awarded Junior and Senior 1st Place awards. At auction, the car did find a new owner, though it sold for less than the estimated value. With so many exquisite cars offered for sale at the auction, the buyer of this vehicle was able to sneak away with a gem of American luxury history.
The car appeared at the RM Auctions held at Meadow Brook a few months later where its value was set at $80,000 - $100,000. The lot was sold for $77,000 including buyers premium, just under the estimated value.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $77,000
2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $110,000
Sale Price :
USD $71,500
1947 Lincoln Continental Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Continental
(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: 7h162721 Sold for USD$22,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe Chassis#: 7h173875 Sold for USD$13,200 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sold for USD$36,300 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Sold for USD$17,600 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sold for USD$35,200 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe Chassis#: 7H154721 Sold for USD$22,000 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: 7H167067 Sold for USD$24,200 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Sold for USD$15,400 2021 Mecum : Orlando | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sold for USD$26,400 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | |
1947 Lincoln Continental MkI Convertible Sold for USD$24,200 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe Sold for USD$19,250 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Sold for USD$47,500 2020 GAA : November 2020 | |
1947 Lincoln Continental 76H Coach Chassis#: 152038 Sold for USD$1,426 2020 Artcurial : André Trigano Collection | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: 7H170765 Sold for USD$41,800 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible Chassis#: 7HI67067 Sold for USD$20,350 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 7H167552 Sold for USD$27,500 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL TOPLESS BOATTAIL CUSTOM ROADSTER Chassis#: 5EH56163 Sold for USD$148,500 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Sold for USD$25,300 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: 7H 168585 Sold for USD$37,400 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe Chassis#: 7H167349 Sold for USD$55,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. |
Lincoln Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction
1947 Lincoln Continental's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1947 Lincoln Continental Custom | 7h170614 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $34,100 | ||
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 7h162721 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $32,000 | ||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | ||||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Tulsa | $35,000 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental | 5EH56571 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $40,000 | $45,000 | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 2019 GAA : July 2019 | $32,000 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | ||||
1947 Lincoln Continental Resto Mod | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | H14459 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $19,500 | ||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $37,000 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 7H159967 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $11,000 | ||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Seattle | $40,000 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe | 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale | $27,500 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Silver Auction Fort McDowell, Arizona | $17,000 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2011 RM Auctions Hershey | $35,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
1947 LINCOLN COUPE | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $22,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2010 Silver Auction Puyallup | $42,000 | |||
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2010 Silver Auction Spokane | $42,000 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental Two Door Convertible | 2010 Leake Auctions Tulsa, Oklahoma | $47,000 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe 2D | 2010 RM Auctions Classic Car Auction of Michigan | $26,000 | |||
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2009 Silver Auction Portland | $42,250 | |||
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2009 Silver Auction Spokane | $42,000 | |||
1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2009 Leake Auctions Tulsa 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction QuikTrip Center | $37,500 | |||
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 7H156332 | 2009 Silver Auction Coeur d'Alene | $46,000 | ||
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 7H156332 | 2009 Silver Auction Greater Salt Lake | $43,000 | ||
1947 LINCOLN CONVERTIBLE V12 | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2009 | $33,000 | |||
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 7H156332 | 2008 Silver Auction Spokane | $45,000 | ||
1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK I | 7H156332 | 2008 Silver Auction Jackson Hole | $50,100 |
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