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By 1930, the Lincoln Motor Company was being run by Edsel Ford. These Lincoln L Series cars were the first to have the famous leaping greyhound mascot on the radiator. The greyhound design was handpicked by Edsel, who commissioned the first one from the Gorham Foundry in 1929.
This 1930 Lincoln Dietrich Convertible Victoria was originally shown at the San Francisco Auto Show in 1930 and is the only known one of its kind. Originally the Dietrich-bodied convertible was dressed in yellow, but the initial buyer had the dealer paint it tan, because he thought the yellow was 'too flashy.' Today the tan color is wearing thin and the original yellow paint is showing through - an indication of the authentic preservation of the 90-year-old Lincoln. This example is equipped for long-distance touring with a 50-gallon fuel tank and a trunk rack in addition to the standard trunk. Especially rare are the Woodlite headlights and an accessory Owl spotlight, controlled from a T-handle on the dash. Jack Passey acquired the car at some point, and its current owner purchased the Lincoln from Passey's widow, Mona, in 2016, still beautifully preserved and sporting its original interior and top. The car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2006 and 2022.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2010
This 1930 Lincoln Dietrich Convertible Victoria was originally shown at the San Francisco Auto Show in 1930 and is the only known one of its kind. Originally the Dietrich-bodied convertible was dressed in yellow, but the initial buyer had the dealer paint it tan, because he thought the yellow was 'too flashy.' Today the tan color is wearing thin and the original yellow paint is showing through - an indication of the authentic preservation of the 90-year-old Lincoln. This example is equipped for long-distance touring with a 50-gallon fuel tank and a trunk rack in addition to the standard trunk. Especially rare are the Woodlite headlights and an accessory Owl spotlight, controlled from a T-handle on the dash. Jack Passey acquired the car at some point, and its current owner purchased the Lincoln from Passey's widow, Mona, in 2016, still beautifully preserved and sporting its original interior and top. The car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2006 and 2022.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2010
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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 | |
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 | |
1930 LINCOLN MODEL L CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER Chassis#: 64754 Sold for USD$61,600 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
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 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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe | 62454 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $30,000 | $35,000 | |
1930 Lincoln L Series Sport Phaeton | 60257 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $75,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Roadster by LeBaron | 64277 | 2016 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 Phaeton | 65674 | 2012 Worldwide The Auburn Auction | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaeton | 63842 | 2012 RM Auctions St. Johns, Michigan | $100,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 |
1930 Lincoln Lebaron Convertible Toby Keith | 64277 | 2011 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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