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1928 Lincoln Model L Sport Tourer

  • Coachwork by Locke
  • Chassis Number: 51112
This 1928 Lincoln Model L Tourer with coachwork by Locke has seating for seven passengers. Its first owner was a regent of the University of California in Berkeley. Ownership later passed to a Healdsburg dentist. Mr. Ronald Brown of Auburn was the vehicle's next owner, who purchased the car in non-running condition. The car was sold to John Derringer who performed a body-off restoration and brought it back to its former glory.

The factory outfitted this car with a performance camshaft, which was generally reserved for police cars. The downdraft inlet manifold was designed specifically for the Model L to eliminate the vapor lock and fire hazard issues with the original Stromberg updraft setup.

There is a rare bench seat in the back; most Model L's were given divided rear seats. The interior is finished in leather which is correct with the period. There are dual-side mounted spare tires, side curtains, owner's handbook, and a retractable top.

The car was on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2005, and the Palo Alto Concours in 2006. It was offered for sale at the 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields auction held at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, California where it was estimated to sell between $110,000 - $130,000. The car did find a new owner at auction, selling just below the estimated value, for $100,000.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2007

2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $130,000 
Sale Price :
USD $100,000

1928 Lincoln Model L Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model L

(Data based on Model Year 1928 sales)
1928 LINCOLN MODEL L CLUB ROADSTER
Chassis#: 50626
Sold for USD$29,120
  2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction
 
1928 Lincoln Model L Seven-Passenger Touring
Chassis#: 50008
Sold for USD$72,600
  2022 RM Sothebys : Open Roads
 
1928 Lincoln Model L Sports Phaeton
Chassis#: 49681
Sold for USD$134,400
  2019 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction
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1928 Lincoln MODEL 144B THREE WINDOW SEDAN
Chassis#: 51235
Sold for USD$23,977
  2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale
 
1928 Lincoln MODEL L BROUGHAM ALL WEATHER TOWN CAR
Chassis#: 54091
Sold for USD$55,946
  2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale
 
1928 Lincoln Limousine
Sold for USD$26,000
  2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015
 
1928 LINCOLN FOUR DOOR SPORT TOURING - SEVEN PASSENGER
Sold for USD$61,600
  2012 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale, Fl
 
1928 Lincoln Model L Sport Phaeton
Chassis#: 48264
Sold for USD$68,750
  2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey
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1928 Lincoln Model L
Sold for USD$100,000
  2006 Bonhams & Butterfields at The Quail Lodge, Resort & Golf Club
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Lincoln Model Ls That Failed To Sell At Auction

1928 Lincoln Model L's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1928 LINCOLN 164 TOURING PHAETON 2007 BarrettJackson Palm Beach 2007   

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