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The flagship car for the entire Ford Motor Company was the Lincoln KB with its smooth-running V12 engine and well-appointed bodies. Body styles for the 1933 model adapted to the new sloping radiator, independent headlights, and skirted fenders. The Lincoln catalogue announced 26 different body styles built by 17 different coachbuilders.
This example is one of just 15 Dietrich Convertible Sedans produced. Its fashionably raked, V-shaped windscreen and rear hinged 'suicide' style doors are emblematic of Dietrich's inspired designs. It was previously owned by Mr. J. Quail, the President of the Lincoln Owners Club, who enjoyed the car for over 50 years.
This example is one of just 15 Dietrich Convertible Sedans produced. Its fashionably raked, V-shaped windscreen and rear hinged 'suicide' style doors are emblematic of Dietrich's inspired designs. It was previously owned by Mr. J. Quail, the President of the Lincoln Owners Club, who enjoyed the car for over 50 years.
Lincoln offered 26 KB body styles for 1933 with 17 from custom coachbuilders. In total, there were just 533 examples produced, some styles selling in very modest quantities. Among them was the 261, the Dietrich Convertible Sedan, of which only 15 were built. Similar to the Style 241 Convertible Sedan built for Lincoln by Dietrich in 1932, the 261 differed in several details. The body moldings and window reveals were revised, and the rear body contour became convex rather than concave. These changes gave room for an enclosed luggage compartment, although an exterior trunk rack was still provided. The rear passengers were treated to smoking sets and hassocks.
This Model KB Convertible Sedan has been in single-family ownership for nearly half-a-century. The current owner's father purchased it in 1966 from W.B. Adams of Camillus, New York, who owned it for at least a decade. A former president of the Lincoln Owners Club, the owner's father was a recognized expert on prewar Lincolns. The car received CCCA First Primary status in 1966 at Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania and was issued medallion number 276, which it still wears. The following May it achieved First: Senior Division at Minneapolis. It received many AACA and CCCA awards over the following decade.
In 2009, the car was brought back to show and touring condition. Work included completely rebuilding the V-12 engine, repainting of the cowl, hood, fenders and wheels, all new glass, a new top, boot and exterior trunk cover, and new tires. Upon completion, it was judged at 96.5 points, taking First Place in the Custom Senior Division at the January 2011 CCCA National Grand Classic at Palm Beach, Florida. The car is painted in two shades of blue and wears late-style skirted fenders. Inside there is a black leather interior.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $275,000 - $375,000. Bidding reached $210,000 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
This Model KB Convertible Sedan has been in single-family ownership for nearly half-a-century. The current owner's father purchased it in 1966 from W.B. Adams of Camillus, New York, who owned it for at least a decade. A former president of the Lincoln Owners Club, the owner's father was a recognized expert on prewar Lincolns. The car received CCCA First Primary status in 1966 at Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania and was issued medallion number 276, which it still wears. The following May it achieved First: Senior Division at Minneapolis. It received many AACA and CCCA awards over the following decade.
In 2009, the car was brought back to show and touring condition. Work included completely rebuilding the V-12 engine, repainting of the cowl, hood, fenders and wheels, all new glass, a new top, boot and exterior trunk cover, and new tires. Upon completion, it was judged at 96.5 points, taking First Place in the Custom Senior Division at the January 2011 CCCA National Grand Classic at Palm Beach, Florida. The car is painted in two shades of blue and wears late-style skirted fenders. Inside there is a black leather interior.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $275,000 - $375,000. Bidding reached $210,000 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $240,800
2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $375,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $210,000
1933 Lincoln Model KB Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model KB
(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 Lincoln Model KB Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: KB 2408 Sold for USD$134,400 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1933 Lincoln KB Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: KB2190 Sold for USD$156,800 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: KB 2284 Sold for USD$240,800 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Seven-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: KB 2366 Sold for USD$53,200 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Seven-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: KB2366 Sold for USD$71,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Chassis#: KB2243 Sold for USD$179,200 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1933 Lincoln KB Convertible Victoria Chassis#: KB2432 Sold for USD$324,500 2015 The Auburn Auction | |
1933 Lincoln KB Town Car by Brunn Sold for USD$96,250 2015 Auctions America - California | |
1933 Lincoln KB Phaeton 2010 Meadow Brook 1st in Class Sold for USD$375,000 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic - Indianapolis | |
1933 Lincoln KB Five-Passenger Convertible Coupe by Brunn Chassis#: KB2317 Sold for USD$134,750 2011 RM Auctions - Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | |
1933 Lincoln KB Custom Dietrich Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$385,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1933 Lincoln KB Panel Brougham Chassis#: KB 2063 Sold for USD$148,500 2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction | |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Chassis#: KB2432 Sold for USD$154,000 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Sold for USD$242,000 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan Chassis#: KB2005 Sold for USD$495,000 2006 The Otis Chandler Collection Auction | |
1933 Lincoln KB Convertible Coupe Chassis#: KB2371 Sold for USD$253,000 2006 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
1933 Lincoln KB Panel Brougham Sold for USD$148,500 2004 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | |
1933 Lincoln KB Convertible Victoria Sold for USD$143,000 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall |
Lincoln Model KBs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1933 Lincoln Model KB's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1933 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster by LeBaron | KB2243 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $145,000 | $170,000 | |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan | KB2284 | 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | $210,000 | $275,000 | $375,000 |
1933 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan | KB2005 | 2011 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auctions | $425,000 | $510,000 |
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