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During the depths of the Great Depression, Lincoln streamlined its operation and adopted a single new V-12 for both its smaller KA and top-of-the-line KM models for 1934. Displacing 414 cubic-inches and offering 150 horsepower, the engine rode in a cruciform double-drop chassis frame, with two models distinguished largely by their wheels: the KA models rode on a 136 inch platform while the KB rested on a larger, 145-inch wheelbase. Another difference between the KA and KB were the number of available body styles. The KB could be had as a chassis for custom coachwork, though many coachworks took advantage of the 'semi-custom' offerings that were produced for Lincoln by the East Coast's finest custom coachbuilders and catalogued by the factory. These bodies were finished to the specifications of each individual customer and offered an unbeatable combination of custom style, quality, and individuality. The listed price was some-what lower than a 'full custom' body.
One of the 'semi-customs' of 1934 was the convertible sedan designed by Raymond Dietrich and built by his imprint of Briggs Manufacturing. They featured a distinctive vee'd windshield, four doors, and a convertible top.
This particular example has a history that is known back to the 1950s, when it was acquired by Lincoln collector Jack Passey from a fellow enthusiast in Modesto, California. The car eventually passed to fellow collector, Bill Smith, at which point it was still original and in nicely running condition.
Smith treated the car to a concours-quality restoration over a three-year period, which ended up being a frame-off process that encompassed the chassis, powertrain, body, upholstery, and top. The work was completed in 2010. The work was rewarded with two First in Class awards at West Coast shows.
For 1934, Lincoln produced 2,149 cars, with just 25 of those being the KB Dietrich Convertible Sedan.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2013
One of the 'semi-customs' of 1934 was the convertible sedan designed by Raymond Dietrich and built by his imprint of Briggs Manufacturing. They featured a distinctive vee'd windshield, four doors, and a convertible top.
This particular example has a history that is known back to the 1950s, when it was acquired by Lincoln collector Jack Passey from a fellow enthusiast in Modesto, California. The car eventually passed to fellow collector, Bill Smith, at which point it was still original and in nicely running condition.
Smith treated the car to a concours-quality restoration over a three-year period, which ended up being a frame-off process that encompassed the chassis, powertrain, body, upholstery, and top. The work was completed in 2010. The work was rewarded with two First in Class awards at West Coast shows.
For 1934, Lincoln produced 2,149 cars, with just 25 of those being the KB Dietrich Convertible Sedan.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2013
2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $286,000
2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $209,000
2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $275,000
2013 RM Auctions - St John's
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $275,000
1934 Lincoln Model KB Series 271 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model KB Series 271
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 LINCOLN KB SEVEN-PASSENGER TOURING Chassis#: KB3478 Sold for USD$75,600 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Seven-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: KB 3506 Sold for USD$23,100 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1934 Lincoln KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: KB3358 Sold for USD$90,200 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: KB 3434 Sold for USD$286,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Chassis#: KB 3639 Sold for USD$115,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Seven-Passenger Limousine Chassis#: KB 3651 Sold for USD$62,700 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: KB3680 Sold for USD$90,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Sedan Chassis#: KB3434 Sold for USD$209,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1934 LINCOLN KB CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: KB3444 Sold for USD$268,326 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Sedan Chassis#: KB3434 Sold for USD$275,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Chassis#: KB3514 Sold for USD$137,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | |
1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Victoria Chassis#: KB 3375 Sold for USD$451,000 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Sedan Chassis#: KB3444 Sold for USD$275,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: KB3434 Sold for USD$275,000 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster Chassis#: KB3514 Sold for USD$123,750 2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona | |
1934 Lincoln Dual Cowl Phaeton Sold for USD$88,000 2010 RM Auctions - Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | |
1934 LINCOLN KB LE BARON 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$242,000 2006 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2006 | |
1934 Lincoln Dual Cowl Phaeton Sold for USD$106,000 2003 Houston Classic |
Lincoln Model KB Series 271s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Lincoln Model KB Series 271's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1934 Lincoln KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton | KB 3358 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton | KB 3358 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
1934 LINCOLN DUAL COWL PHAETON | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $122,000 | |||
1934 LINCOLN DUAL COWL PHAETON | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $95,000 | |||
1934 LINCOLN KB CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) | $65,000 |
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