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Henry and Wilford LeLand's Lincoln Motor Company began producing Liberty airplane engines in 1917. Leland decided to enter the automobile production business after the contract for the Liberty engines were fulfilled. The first cars were produced in 1920 but by 1922, after facing financial difficulties, Lincoln was acquired by the Ford Motor Company. Edsel Ford took the helm and saw the need to upgrade the styling of the Lincoln product line. He enlisted the finest American coachbuilders to produce new stylish bodies for the company.
By 1930 Lincoln was well established as a premier luxury automobile manufacturer. They exhibited many special custom bodied cars at the major auto shows. Their popular L Series remained in production until 1930. The L series V-8 engine was upgraded in 1931 to the K Series and starting in 1934 all k's were powered with a 414 cubic-inch V12 engine producing 150 horsepower.
This car is body number 8 of 15 convertible roadsters built by LeBaron in 1937. It was originally sold in Long Island, NY and is believed to be one of only eight to survive. It was purchased by the current owner in 1964 for $600. Thirty-three years later, it started an eight year restoration.
By 1930 Lincoln was well established as a premier luxury automobile manufacturer. They exhibited many special custom bodied cars at the major auto shows. Their popular L Series remained in production until 1930. The L series V-8 engine was upgraded in 1931 to the K Series and starting in 1934 all k's were powered with a 414 cubic-inch V12 engine producing 150 horsepower.
This car is body number 8 of 15 convertible roadsters built by LeBaron in 1937. It was originally sold in Long Island, NY and is believed to be one of only eight to survive. It was purchased by the current owner in 1964 for $600. Thirty-three years later, it started an eight year restoration.
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1937 Lincoln Model K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model K
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria By Brunn Chassis#: k7524 Sold for USD$165,000 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria by Brunn Chassis#: k7524 Sold for USD$143,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Touring by Willoughby Chassis#: K8349 Sold for USD$79,750 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria by Brunn Chassis#: K7524 Sold for USD$181,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1937 LINCOLN MODEL K PANEL BROUGHAM Chassis#: K8376 Sold for USD$165,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window Berline by Judkins Chassis#: K 8423 Sold for USD$154,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan Coachwork by LeBaron Chassis#: K8222 Sold for USD$61,600 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria by Brunn Chassis#: K8357 Sold for USD$184,800 2018 RM Auctions : Dingman Collection | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Panel Brougham by Willoughby Chassis#: K 8376 Sold for USD$123,200 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1937 LINCOLN MODEL K 2-WINDOW BERLINE Chassis#: K8375 Sold for USD$93,500 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1937 LINCOLN MODEL K 2-WINDOW BERLINE - V12 Chassis#: K8375 Sold for USD$66,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1937 Lincoln Model K V-12 Two- Window Berline Chassis#: K8375 Sold for USD$99,000 2015 WorldWide Auctions - Houston Classic Auction | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Limousine Sold for USD$49,000 2015 Mecum : Houston | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: K-8128 Sold for USD$112,750 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window Sedan Chassis#: K-7816 Sold for USD$49,500 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window Berline by Judkins Chassis#: K-8423 Sold for USD$82,500 2014 RM Auctions - Hershey | |
1937 Lincoln Model K V-12 Semi-Collapsible Cabriolet - Coachwork by Brunn Sold for USD$83,600 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1937 LINCOLN K WILLOUGHBY 7 PASSENGER TOURING Chassis#: K7850 Sold for USD$286,000 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Limousine Chassis#: K7676 Sold for USD$49,500 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
1937 LINCOLN LEBARON CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Sold for USD$106,700 2010 Barrett-Jackson Auction - Las Vegas |
Lincoln Model Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Lincoln Model K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1937 Lincoln Model K Touring by Willoughby | K8349 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Open Roads | $110,000 | $140,000 | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Coupe Roadster | A35089 | 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | $100,000 | $115,000 | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Panel Brougham | K8376 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $175,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 |
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan by LeBaron | K-8128 | 2014 RM Auctions Hershey | $125,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 |
1937 Lincoln Model K V-12 Limousine | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $55,000 | |||
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan - Coachwork by LeBaron | 2014 Auctions America : California | $82,000 | |||
1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window Berline | K-8423 | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $135,000 | ||
1937 Lincoln Model K Judkins Five-Passenger Berline | 2010 RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | $60,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
1937 Lincoln K Judkins Five-Passenger Berline | 2009 Classic Car Auction of Michigan | $70,000 | |||
1937 Lincoln Model K Panel Brougham | K8376 | 2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions | $150,000 | $250,000 | $350,000 |
1937 Lincoln Series K Convertible Sedan | 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $130,000 | |||
1937 Lincoln Model K 359-B V12 6.8 litre Semi-Collapsible Cabriolet | 2004 Bonhams The Goodwood Revival | $30,000 | $50,000 | ||
1937 Lincoln Model K 359-B V12 6.8 litre Semi-Collapsible Cabriolet | 2004 Bonhams Veteran, Vintage & Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia | $40,000 | $50,000 |
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