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1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaeton

  • Coachwork by Derham
  • Chassis Number: 63842
Philadelphia-based Derham Coachbuilding Company was in operation until 1974. In 1928, the firm designed a four-passenger convertible phaeton on a Hispano-Suiza chassis for Countess Holstein. The car was displayed at Derham's showroom while two other examples were built by Derham's craftsmen for Chrysler and Packard chassis.

1930 was the final year of Model L production. Lincoln added the Derham design to its custom-body catalogue for 1930, and only 20 examples were built, with just three known to survive. The Derham convertible phaeton was a true open phaeton and a rakish sedan with crisp lines flowing into a sloping rear deck. The top could be fitted over the tops of the front and rear windows.

This particular example was carefully detailed by John Maitland, who purchased the Lincoln in March of 1952 for $200 from the Estate of Daniel Cook, who was given the car by his elder aunts, who had reportedly acquired the car directly off the floor of the New York Auto Show when new. When Mr. Maitland, purchased the vehicle it was in good original condition with approximately 50,000 miles. Mr. Maitland replaced the muffler, tailpipe, and running boards. The car was repainted and was given a new convertible top and spare tire covers.

After transferring to Detroit in 1956, Mr. Maitland sold the Lincoln. In 1958 it was acquired by Lima, Ohio's Norman Delaney, who had the engine overhauled, installed new rear-end seals, and retained the car through 1969. The following year it entered the Tom Lester Collection where it was refinished in Light Tan with Coffee accents and Orange wheels.

The L-head V8 engine displaces 384.8 cubic inches, produces 90 horsepower, and is mated to a three-speed manual transmission.

In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the St. Johns sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $140,000 - $170,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $100,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012

2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $170,000 
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $100,000

1930 Lincoln Model L Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model L

(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Touring
Chassis#: 62708
Sold for USD$33,000
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Touring
Chassis#: 64529
Sold for USD$71,500
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Restomod
Sold for USD$52,080
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaeton
Sold for USD$81,200
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1930 LINCOLN MODEL L SPORT ROADSTER
Chassis#: 63093
Sold for USD$246,400
  2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Seven-Passenger Sedan
Chassis#: 64236
Sold for USD$35,200
  2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
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1930 Lincoln Racer
Sold for USD$38,500
  2022 Mecum : Dallas
 
1930 Lincoln Sedan
Sold for USD$15,400
  2021 Mecum : Chicago
 
1930 LINCOLN L 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 65052
Sold for USD$42,900
  2021 Barrett-Jackson : Houston
 
1930 Lincoln Model L 7-Passenger Touring
Sold for USD$49,500
  2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee
 
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe
Sold for USD$10,450
  2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Town Sedan
Chassis#: 62692
Sold for USD$55,000
  2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1930 Lincoln MODEL L TYPE 179 VICTORIA COUPE
Chassis#: 65380
Sold for USD$79,923
  2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale
 
1930 Lincoln MODEL L SEVEN PASSENGER TOURING
Chassis#: 65514
Sold for USD$93,243
  2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Roadster Coachwork by LeBaron
Chassis#: 64277
Sold for USD$66,000
  2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
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1930 LINCOLN MODEL L CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER
Chassis#: 64754
Sold for USD$61,600
  2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
1930 Lincoln Model L image  1930 Lincoln Model L image  
1930 Lincoln Model L Five-Passenger Sport Phaeton
Chassis#: 64272
Sold for USD$61,600
  2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction
 
1930 LINCOLN Model L 7-Passenger Touring
Chassis#: K63515
Sold for USD$72,600
  2016 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile
 
1930 LINCOLN MODEL L CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER
Chassis#: 64754
Sold for USD$66,000
  2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1930 Lincoln Model L image  1930 Lincoln Model L image  
1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton
Sold for USD$57,200
  2013 Auctions America - California
 

Lincoln Model Ls That Failed To Sell At Auction

1930 Lincoln Model L's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe624542019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions $30,000$35,000
1930 Lincoln L Series Sport Phaeton602572018 Mecum : Monterey$75,000$100,000$120,000
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Roadster by LeBaron642772016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City $80,000$100,000
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Phaeton 2014 Mecum Kissimmee$87,000  
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Phaeton 2014 Mecum Kissimmee$70,000  
1930 Lincoln Model L Dual Cowl Phaeton656742012 Worldwide The Auburn Auction $110,000$130,000
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaeton638422012 RM Auctions St. Johns, Michigan$100,000$140,000$170,000
1930 Lincoln Lebaron Convertible Toby Keith642772011 Russo and Steele Monterey Auction   
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Phaeton 2011 Leake Car Auctions Oklahoma City, Ok$55,000  
1930 Lincoln Model L 2009 Automobiles of Arizona$75,000$90,000$120,000

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