1929 Lincoln Model L Brougham

This Lincoln Model L Brunn Brougham Town Car was ordered new by Joseph Madden of Omaha, Nebraska. It was an anniversary gift for his wife. The Madden family owned a successful dry goods store that they sold out to J.C. Penny. Every year, the car was shipped to Florida for their use during the winter and shipped back to Omaha in the Spring.

In 1940, they sold the car with 8,000 miles on the odometer. When gas rationing began during World War Two, the vehicle was put into storage until 1954. It would pass through several owners over the years until George Markis purchased it in 1972. The car was then given a complete restoration over the years and currently is has 12,000 miles. It was later donated to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum.

Brunn produced a total of 58 examples of this Lincoln in 1929 and 1930. The cost new of this car was $7,200. It is powered by a V8 engine that offers 90 horsepower. The wheelbase measures 136 inches.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2010