Chassis 96H74254. 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Series 96H chassis information

1939 Lincoln Zephyr Series 96H photograph

Convertible Sedan
Chassis Num: 96H74254

Sold for $90,750 at 2011 RM Sothebys.
On November 2nd of 1935, the Lincoln Motor Company announced a new model called the Lincoln-Zephyr. It was priced at $1,275 to $1,320, less than a third the price of the least expensive Model K Lincoln.

A three-window coupe debuted for 1937. For 1938, the Zephyr received a new nose, a convertible coupe and a four-door convertible sedan. For 1939, the Zephyr - along with the Ford and new Mercury cars - received hydraulic brakes. Unlike its siblings, the Zephyr's brakes had servo-assist.

This convertible sedan was completed on May 17th of 1939. It was ordered by the Ford Motor Company Sales Department. It was delivered in Malaci Green, a special color, with a green leather interior and whitewall tires. It is believed to have been built for the Ford Motor Company display, The Road of Tomorrow, at that year's New York World's Fair.

In 1952, the car was on the used car lot of New York dealer Bob Grossman, where it quickly sold. In 1962, it was sold by Russell Decker to Don Cowan of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It was purchased by Erwin Snyder of Claverack, New York in 1969. By 1996, it was in the care of the Winross Company of Churchville, New York, makers of high-quality model trucks. The car would pass through several more owners before being sold by Glenn Napierskie of Escondido, California in 2007 to Mr. John O'Quinn.

In 2011, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's Arizona sale where it was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $90,750, inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011

Chassis# 96H74254

2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :	$50,000-$80,000
Sale Price :	$90,750

Analysis

Chassis number 96H74254 Auction Sales History

2011

$90,750

2018 2
2017 2
2016 2
2015 5
2014 5
2013 3
2012 7
2011 2
2010 2
2009 2

Year	Avg. Sale	High Sale	# of Sales
2018	$87,580	$132,160	2
2017	$173,250	$192,500	2
2016	$135,300	$165,000	2
2015	$97,090	$220,000	5
2014	$83,100	$154,000	5
2013	$64,233	$101,200	3
2012	$136,986	$269,500	7
2011	$75,625	$90,750	2
2010	$79,200	$104,500	2
2009	$65,550	$75,000	2

Recent Sales

(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)

1939 Lincoln Zephyr Kit Car Sold for $43,000 2018 GAA : Jerry & June Smith Collection
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe Chassis#: H74192 Sold for $132,160 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Three-Window Coupe Chassis#: H 66822 Sold for $154,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Three-Window Coupe Chassis#: H 71701 Sold for $192,500 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR COUPE Sold for $165,000 2016 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Sold for $105,600 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona
1939 Lincoln - Zephyr V-12 Convertible Coupe Sold for $63,250 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Street Rod Sold for $80,000 2015 Mecum : Seattle
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CUSTOM Chassis#: AZ277640 Sold for $57,200 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Chassis#: H76294 Sold for $220,000 2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Street Rod Sold for $65,000 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee
1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe Chassis#: H70816 Sold for $99,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Sedan Chassis#: H82566 Sold for $154,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Sold for $13,000 2014 Mecum - Houston
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Sold for $45,000 2014 Mecum - Kissimmee
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CUSTOM 2 DOOR COUPE Chassis#: 96H72120 Sold for $104,500 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 2905102 Sold for $101,200 2013 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas
1939 Lincoln - Zephyr - 'Scrape' Sold for $66,000 2013 Auctions America - California
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Sold for $25,500 2013 Silver Auction - Portland
1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Coupe Chassis#: H-84412 Sold for $269,500 2012 RM - The Dingman Collection

No Sale

1939 Lincoln Zephyr Series 96H's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
1939 Lincoln Zephyr		2017 Mecum : Las Vegas	$50,000
1939 Lincoln Zephyr		2017 GAA : July	$42,000
1939 Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 Convertible	H84568	2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica		$80,000	$100,000
1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Scrape Custom	12975223	2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica		$300,000	$400,000
1939 Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Coupé	AA46-1181816300198	2016 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale		$80,000	$120,000
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR COUPE	H66822	2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge		$125,000	$175,000
1939 Lincoln Zephyr		2016 Mecum : Kissimmee	$60,000
1939 Lincoln Zephyr by DecoRides		2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select
1939 Lincoln Zephyr		2014 Mecum Kissimmee	$14,500
1939 Lincoln Zephyr		2014 Mecum Kissimmee	$25,000
1939 Lincoln Zephyr		2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction	$45,000
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Four Door Sport Sedan		2010 Leake Auctions San Antonio Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center	$15,500
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Street Rod		2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction	$65,000
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Z Custom Coupe		2009 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale	$60,000
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Z SERIES		2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2325, 2007	$90,000
1939 Lincoln Zephyr Two Door Woody	63502060437	2005 Bonhams Barris Motor Car Collection		$175,000	$225,000
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CUSTOM ROD		2004 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 2004	$135,000
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CONVERTIBLE		2001 Kruse Auction Santa Clara, CA	$50,000

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