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1948 Lincoln Mark I Continental Navigation
Edsel Ford entrusted his favored stylist, Bob Gregorie, to design a customized Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Coupe for him to drive during a winter vacation in Florida. The car was so impressive that it was soon put into production. The result, called the Continental as a reflection of its styling influences, would remain part of the Lincoln line until 1948.
The Continental is considered by many to be the first true 'personal luxury' car, as it was a large two-door, five-passenger automobile that had dual-personality appeal - being both sporty and elegant - and a design that has made it a lasting legend.
This Lincoln Continental Cabriolet was acquired by Malcolm S. Pray Jr. several years ago. The car was restored in the mid-1990s and the odometer currently shows just 12,825 miles, likely since restoration. It is finished in Lincoln Maroon paint and there are hydraulic pushbutton doors.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
The Continental is considered by many to be the first true 'personal luxury' car, as it was a large two-door, five-passenger automobile that had dual-personality appeal - being both sporty and elegant - and a design that has made it a lasting legend.
This Lincoln Continental Cabriolet was acquired by Malcolm S. Pray Jr. several years ago. The car was restored in the mid-1990s and the odometer currently shows just 12,825 miles, likely since restoration. It is finished in Lincoln Maroon paint and there are hydraulic pushbutton doors.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
Sale Price :
USD $57,885
2014 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $66,000
2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $66,000
1948 Lincoln Mark I Continental Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Mark I Continental
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe Chassis#: 8H181983 Sold for USD$28,000 2025 Broad Arrow Auctions : Academy of Art University Collection | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sold for USD$30,240 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: 8H182116 Sold for USD$36,960 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction |   |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Chassis#: 8h181000 Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Chassis#: 8H182116 Sold for USD$34,720 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: 8h180977 Sold for USD$35,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Chassis#: 8h174842 Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Chassis#: 8H174797 Sold for USD$41,800 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey |  |
| 1948 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8H177408 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : New Orleans | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Chassis#: 8h182011 Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Chassis#: 8h178848 Sold for USD$41,800 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: 8H178702 Sold for USD$42,000 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sold for USD$62,700 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sold for USD$71,500 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Sold for USD$28,600 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Custom Coupe Sold for USD$27,500 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Chassis#: 8H176397 Sold for USD$57,885 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction |   |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Custom Coupe Sold for USD$23,100 2022 Mecum Indy | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible Chassis#: 8H18100 Sold for USD$44,550 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale |
Lincoln Mark I Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Lincoln Mark I Continental's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Club Coupe | 8h174577 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $20,000 | ||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Club Coupe | 8h175126 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $17,000 | ||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 8h180977 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $40,000 | ||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $12,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 8H181865 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $32,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Resto Mod | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $25,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $13,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Resto Mod | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $70,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental | 2018 GAA : November 2018 | $36,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental | 2018 Mecum : Portland | $25,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental | 2018 Leake Tulsa | $30,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental | 2018 Leake Tulsa | $33,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 876H761099 | 2018 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
| 1948 Lincoln Continental | 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | $28,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet 2 Door Convertible | 8H181094 | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 8H177461 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $30,000 | ||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $47,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $40,000 | |||
| 1948 LINCOLN CABRIOLET | 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | $31,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 2015 Auctions America California | $40,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Club Coupe | 2015 Mecum : Denver | ||||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Custom Cabriolet | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $22,500 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental | 2015 Mecum : Houston | ||||
| 1948 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2015 McCormick's Palm Springs # 58 | $27,000 | |||
| 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 8H-182024 | 2014 RM Auctions Hershey | $52,500 | $50,000 | $75,000 |
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