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1937 Lincoln Model K Coupe

  • Coachwork by LeBaron
  • Chassis Number: K7604
  • Engine Number: K7604
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Henry Leland founded Lincoln Motor Company in 1917. Leland had previously started the Cadillac Motor Car Company in 1903 from the remains of Henry Ford's second failed attempt to start an auto company (Henry's third attempt resulted in the Ford Motor company we know today). Leland's Lincolns were very expensive and well-built, but stodgy in design. Ford Motor acquired Lincoln in 1922 and Edsel Ford, Henry's son, used his natural design instincts to lead Lincoln to build beautiful, luxurious cars. With Ford's backing during the lingering depression, Lincoln was able to continue its focus on the luxury market.

All Lincolns were powered with a 414 cubic-inch V-12 engines producing 150 horsepower. By 1937, sales of the Lincoln K, introduced in 1931, had dwindled as the era of big V-12 and V16-powered luxury cars was coming to an end. LeBaron only built 24 of this model in 1937 and this is one of six known to exist.

The color of this car is the original Canal Gray selected by LeBaron. It is equipped with a radio, rare for this era Lincoln. It is not equipped with side mounts at the direction of Edsel Ford who wished to give the car more gracefully flowing lines. The car was found in pieces in the back of a tired old body shop where a previous owner had the 'vision' to make it into a street rod. A full-restoration was undertaken to the most authentic standards possible.
The Lincoln Series KA and KB were consolidated by 1935 into a single variant that was equipped with the firm's largest and most potent 'L-head' V12 engine. Offering the pinnacle of luxury and style, the Model K was offered with a Plethora of factory and custom bodies with price tags that exceeded the V12 Cadillacs and Packards of the era. Among the circa-21 unique body styles offered on the Model K in 1937 was this two-passenger Coupe by LeBaron.

This Coupe by LeBaron has a low roofline, a sloping rear deck, a long hood, an Art Deco teardrop design, side-mounted spares, and a 'short' 136-inch wheelbase. Of the 24 constructed in 1937, fewer than ten are known to survive.

This LeBaron Coupe was discovered in the back of a body shop. It remained in original condition with a matching-numbers engine block stamped K7604 and the odometer showing just over 51,000 miles. Prominent collector Dave Kane embarked on a concours-quality restoration, returning it to its original factory specifications, including its original finish of Canal Grey with Vermillion pinstriping and a black leather-trimmed top. The interior was trimmed with grey broadcloth upholstery.

By 2014, the Lincoln was in the care of Tom Brace of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, who showed it at that year's Mid-America National Meet where it was awarded the Lincoln Trophy. In 2017, it was shown at the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the following year at the Mid-America National Meet where it received the Elliston H. Bell Founder's Trophy for the most outstanding Senior Lincoln.

Mr. Kane was able to convince Mr. Brace to sell him the Lincoln. He continued the car's success on the concours circuit by showing it at the 2021 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, receiving The Ford Motor Company/E.T. 'Bob' Gregorie Trophy for Enduring Design Excellence.

By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2024

2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000 
Sale Price :
USD $179,200

1937 Lincoln Model K Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model K

(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
1937 Lincoln Model K LeBaron Coupe
Chassis#: K7604
Sold for USD$179,200
  2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey
1937 Lincoln Model K image  1937 Lincoln Model K image  
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria By Brunn
Chassis#: k7524
Sold for USD$165,000
  2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey
 
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria by Brunn
Chassis#: k7524
Sold for USD$143,000
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1937 Lincoln Model K Touring by Willoughby
Chassis#: K8349
Sold for USD$79,750
  2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1937 Lincoln Model K image  1937 Lincoln Model K image  
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria by Brunn
Chassis#: K7524
Sold for USD$181,500
  2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1937 LINCOLN MODEL K PANEL BROUGHAM
Chassis#: K8376
Sold for USD$165,000
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
1937 Lincoln Model K image  1937 Lincoln Model K image  
1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window Berline by Judkins
Chassis#: K 8423
Sold for USD$154,000
  2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan Coachwork by LeBaron
Chassis#: K8222
Sold for USD$61,600
  2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1937 Lincoln Model K image  1937 Lincoln Model K image  
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria by Brunn
Chassis#: K8357
Sold for USD$184,800
  2018 RM Auctions : Dingman Collection
 
1937 Lincoln Model K Panel Brougham by Willoughby
Chassis#: K 8376
Sold for USD$123,200
  2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az.
1937 Lincoln Model K image  1937 Lincoln Model K image  
1937 LINCOLN MODEL K 2-WINDOW BERLINE
Chassis#: K8375
Sold for USD$93,500
  2017 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast
 
1937 LINCOLN MODEL K 2-WINDOW BERLINE - V12
Chassis#: K8375
Sold for USD$66,000
  2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1937 Lincoln Model K V-12 Two- Window Berline
Chassis#: K8375
Sold for USD$99,000
  2015 WorldWide Auctions - Houston Classic Auction
 
1937 Lincoln Model K Limousine
Sold for USD$49,000
  2015 Mecum : Houston
 
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan by LeBaron
Chassis#: K-8128
Sold for USD$112,750
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island
 
1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window Sedan
Chassis#: K-7816
Sold for USD$49,500
  2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
1937 Lincoln Model K image  1937 Lincoln Model K image  
1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window Berline by Judkins
Chassis#: K-8423
Sold for USD$82,500
  2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
 
1937 Lincoln Model K V-12 Semi-Collapsible Cabriolet - Coachwork by Brunn
Sold for USD$83,600
  2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
 
1937 LINCOLN K WILLOUGHBY 7 PASSENGER TOURING
Chassis#: K7850
Sold for USD$286,000
  2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction
 
1937 Lincoln Model K Limousine
Chassis#: K7676
Sold for USD$49,500
  2013 RM Auctions - St John's
1937 Lincoln Model K image  1937 Lincoln Model K image  

Lincoln Model Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction

1937 Lincoln Model K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1937 Lincoln Model K Touring by WilloughbyK83492022 RM Sothebys : Open Roads $110,000$140,000
1937 Lincoln Model K Coupe RoadsterA350892020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours $100,000$115,000
1937 Lincoln Model K Panel BroughamK83762018 Mecum : Monterey$175,000$200,000$250,000
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan by LeBaronK-81282014 RM Auctions Hershey$125,000$130,000$160,000
1937 Lincoln Model K V-12 Limousine 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall$55,000  
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan - Coachwork by LeBaron 2014 Auctions America : California$82,000  
1937 Lincoln Model K Two-Window BerlineK-84232013 Auctions America Auburn Fall$135,000  
1937 Lincoln Model K Judkins Five-Passenger Berline 2010 RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale$60,000$70,000$90,000
1937 Lincoln K Judkins Five-Passenger Berline 2009 Classic Car Auction of Michigan$70,000  
1937 Lincoln Model K Panel BroughamK83762008 Sports & Classics of Monterey by RM Auctions$150,000$250,000$350,000
1937 Lincoln Series K Convertible Sedan 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall$130,000  
1937 Lincoln Model K 359-B V12 6.8 litre Semi-Collapsible Cabriolet 2004 Bonhams The Goodwood Revival $30,000$50,000
1937 Lincoln Model K 359-B V12 6.8 litre Semi-Collapsible Cabriolet 2004 Bonhams Veteran, Vintage & Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia $40,000$50,000

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