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The Lincoln marque was nearly ended shortly after its introduction due to a sharp post-WWI economic recession and other issues. Thankfully, it was saved from receivership by Henry Ford in 1922 and was led by Henry Ford's son, Edsel Ford, to become a prominent marque in the American luxury car market.
The Model K replaced Henry Leland's (who founded Cadillac in 1902 and was the founder of Lincoln) Model L in 1931. This was the first new Lincoln model under Ford ownership, and its fresh styling boosted sales. In 1932, the Lincoln line of vehicles was expanded with the V-8 powered KA riding a 135-inc wheelbase and the V-12 powered KB on a 145-inch wheelbase.
In 1933 a 382 cubic-inch, V-12 engine was introduced to the KA model range, creating a more affordable alternative to the Model KB. The KA was based upon the KB's design and was less expensive to produce and was simpler. A year later, the engine capacity grew to 414 cubic inches and the new design became Lincoln's sole powerplant until 1936. Styling for Lincoln automobiles remained mostly unchanged for 1934, yet they were refined with body-color radiator shells, and cooling shutters replaced the earlier louvered hood treatment. Another styling feature were the smaller headlights.
This Lincoln KA 2/4-Passenger Convertible Roadster is one of only 75 examples originally produced. It was given a high-quality, professional restoration to concours standards that was completed in 1999. After the work was completed, it won Best in Class at the 1999 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance and in 2000 it was displayed at Eyes on Design, held at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $192,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
The Model K replaced Henry Leland's (who founded Cadillac in 1902 and was the founder of Lincoln) Model L in 1931. This was the first new Lincoln model under Ford ownership, and its fresh styling boosted sales. In 1932, the Lincoln line of vehicles was expanded with the V-8 powered KA riding a 135-inc wheelbase and the V-12 powered KB on a 145-inch wheelbase.
In 1933 a 382 cubic-inch, V-12 engine was introduced to the KA model range, creating a more affordable alternative to the Model KB. The KA was based upon the KB's design and was less expensive to produce and was simpler. A year later, the engine capacity grew to 414 cubic inches and the new design became Lincoln's sole powerplant until 1936. Styling for Lincoln automobiles remained mostly unchanged for 1934, yet they were refined with body-color radiator shells, and cooling shutters replaced the earlier louvered hood treatment. Another styling feature were the smaller headlights.
This Lincoln KA 2/4-Passenger Convertible Roadster is one of only 75 examples originally produced. It was given a high-quality, professional restoration to concours standards that was completed in 1999. After the work was completed, it won Best in Class at the 1999 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance and in 2000 it was displayed at Eyes on Design, held at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $192,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2012
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $180,000-USD $210,000
Sale Price :
USD $134,400
2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $192,500
1934 Lincoln Model KA Series 521 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model KA Series 521
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Lincoln KA 2/4-Passenger Convertible Coupe Chassis#: KA 3118 Sold for USD$134,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1934 Lincoln KA Convertible Sold for USD$137,500 2020 Mecum : Houston | |
1934 Lincoln Model KA Four-Door Sedan Chassis#: KA2850 Sold for USD$33,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln Model KA Four-Door Sedan Chassis#: KA2850 Sold for USD$22,400 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1934 LINCOLN KA CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: KA244I Sold for USD$170,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1934 Lincoln KA Convertible Roadster Chassis#: KA3118 Sold for USD$192,500 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | |
1934 Lincoln Model K Club Coupe Sold for USD$60,000 2011 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa - 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | |
1934 LINCOLN 523 DIETRICH ROADSTER Sold for USD$170,500 2005 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2005 | |
1934 LINCOLN KA V12 DIETRICH ROADSTER Sold for USD$154,000 2002 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2002 |
Lincoln Model KA Series 521s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Lincoln Model KA Series 521's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1934 Lincoln KA Convertible Roadster by Dietrich | KA2179 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | $125,000 | $175,000 | |
1934 Lincoln KA Convertible Roadster | KA2852 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $130,000 | $140,000 | $160,000 |
1934 Lincoln KA Four Door Town Sedan | 2011 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | $30,500 | |||
1934 Lincoln Model KA Series 521 | 2009 Automobiles of Arizona | $45,000 | $70,000 | $95,000 |
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