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There were a total of 17 styles available on the Lincoln Model K for 1937. One of the premier coachbuilders for the series was Willoughby of Utica, New York. Their roots extended to the carriage trade. R.M. Bingham of Rome, New York purchased the nearby Utica Carriage Company in 1897. His son-in-law, Edward Willoughby, was named president of the company. In 1903, Willoughby established a separate company bearing his own name with the purpose of building automobile bodies. By 1910, Edward's son Francis joined him in the company. During the Coolidge and Hoover administration, the Willoughby Company was tasked with creating coachwork for the presidential vehicles. The list of well-known clientele included Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York City, Horace Dodge, Joe Louis, and the Rockefellers.
Packard's two best customers were Lincoln and Packard. Other manufacturers that requested their services included Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce, Pierce-Arrow, Cadillac, Marmon, and Wills Ste. Claire.
The company prospered until the Great Depression forced them out of business in 1938.
This 1937 Lincoln Model K Panel Brougham with coachwork by Willoughby was built only to customer order. For the 1931 season, only 15 examples were built. This example is currently in excellent, restored condition. It is painted in black, with a pale yellow faux cane on the rear portion of the body. The chauffeur's compartment is upholstered in black leather. The passenger area is gray broadcloth.
In 2008, this Panel Brougham Model K was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $350,000 and carried a reserve. A high bid of $150,000 was not enough to satisfy the cars reserve. The lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2009
Packard's two best customers were Lincoln and Packard. Other manufacturers that requested their services included Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce, Pierce-Arrow, Cadillac, Marmon, and Wills Ste. Claire.
The company prospered until the Great Depression forced them out of business in 1938.
This 1937 Lincoln Model K Panel Brougham with coachwork by Willoughby was built only to customer order. For the 1931 season, only 15 examples were built. This example is currently in excellent, restored condition. It is painted in black, with a pale yellow faux cane on the rear portion of the body. The chauffeur's compartment is upholstered in black leather. The passenger area is gray broadcloth.
In 2008, this Panel Brougham Model K was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $350,000 and carried a reserve. A high bid of $150,000 was not enough to satisfy the cars reserve. The lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2009
2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
Sale Price :
USD $165,000
2018 Mecum : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $175,000
2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az.
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $123,200
2008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $350,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $150,000
1937 Lincoln Model K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model K
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 Lincoln Model K LeBaron Coupe Chassis#: K7604 Sold for USD$179,200 2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey | |
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 |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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