1953 Lincoln Capri Convertible Victoria

The Lincoln Capri was introduced in 1952 as an upscale version of the Lincoln Cosmopolitan and soon replaced it, holding its own with the Lincoln Continental and Lincoln Premiere for a time. With a new 90-degree V-8 at its core and a reasonable retail price, it also did well against competitors such as the Cadillac Series 62 and the Chrysler New Yorker. It was eventually retired after the success of the Continental Mark II.

This particular Lincoln Capri with a Coupe Victoria body built by Derham Body Company was ordered by Tom O'Connor, the son of a wealthy oil and gas family, as a present for his first wife. It was one of Derham's last custom designs and builds. Aggie Pate later purchased the car and displayed it in the Pate Museum of Transportation near Fort Worth, Texas. Rich Atwell later purchased the car and spent years restoring it to its original condition.

One of its most interesting facets is the interior, which was done in button tufted wool broadcloth that covers even the dash and dash facia.