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1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Roadster

  • Coachwork by Locke
  • Chassis Number: 13-4
  • Engine Number: 62161
Henry and Wilford LeLand's Lincoln Motor Company began producing Liberty airplane engines in 1917. Leland decided to enter the automobile production business after the contract for the Liberty engines was fulfilled. The first cars were produced in 1920 but by 1922, after facing financial difficulties, Lincoln was acquired by the Ford Motor Company. Edsel Ford took the helm and saw the need to upgrade the styling of the Lincoln product line. He enlisted the finest American coachbuilders to produce new stylish bodies for the company.

By 1930 Lincoln was well-established as a premier luxury automobile manufacturer. They exhibited many special custom-bodied cars at the major auto shows. Lincoln exhibited at the 1930 Automobile Salon Show in New York City and Chicago. On the stand was a line of custom-bodied cars including a Locke and Company-bodied Sport Roadster. Priced at over $5,000 the Locke and Company body had an unusual disappearing top and a unique folding armrest. Only 15 of this body style were ever produced.

This sporty roadster was created by Locke & Company for Lincoln to debut in the 1930 auto shows in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The catalog of custom bodies listed its special features including the disappearing top, which is completely hidden under the rear cowl when put down, and an armrest in the center of the front seat - very unusual for the time. It also sports a rumble seat and golf door.

The car was seen and ordered at the Chicago show and delivered to a prominent doctor in February of that year. Only 15 of these models were produced, this being #13-4 type 5000, model 191 and engine #62161. Number 13 was the body tag designation for Locke and #4 was its production number of the 15 made. That makes this the oldest survivor of the three remaining Locke Sport Roadsters.

The current owners are the fourth owners - and they purchased the car in 1978. The car was restored by the owner's father who enjoyed doing it as a hobby.

No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

1930 Lincoln Model L Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model L

(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
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
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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
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1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton
Sold for USD$57,200
  2013 Auctions America - California
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$74,250
  2013 Worldwide - The Houston Classic
 
1930 LINCOLN CUSTOM 2 DOOR COUPE
Chassis#: AZ338434
Sold for USD$106,700
  2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
 

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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