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For 1937, Lincoln added the Zephyr to its lineup and produced alongside the Model K. The Model K continued to be offered as a prestigious model wearing a simplistic design. In the front, the headlamps were now of an art deco teardrop design that was streamlined into the front fenders. All standard bodies came with a V-front windscreen. Along the side, the belt moldings were replaced with a narrow crease, and the doors extended down almost to the running boards. Under the bonnet, the V-12 engine was given hydraulic lifters and a different cam contour. The engine was also moved forward and rested on altered engine mounts.
This particular example has a two-window sedan body style. It is one of only forty-eight factory aluminum-bodied two-window sedans built to style number 354A on the 1937 Model K chassis. In modern times, it is one of just two surviving examples.
This car was originally delivered on January 22nd of 1937, in Richmond, Virginia and was finished in special-order Brewster Green DK (Dark). It is believed the car may have originally been delivered to the State Department. By the late 1940s, the car was in California. In the 1960s, it was purchase by Owen Owens for his Ragtime Museum in Emeryville. It remained in the collection until shortly before Mr. Owen's passing in 1978. Mr. Milliken became the car's next caretaker, who had the paint refreshed, the front seat reupholstered, and a mechanical restoration performed. In the early 1980s, the car became an award winner at several Northern California Concours d'Elegance and was owned by several other West Coast caretakers.
Currently, the car has 88,520 miles which are believed to be original. Its engine, transmission, interior upholstery (except for the front seats), tools, and woodwork are all original. It was given new tubes and tires in January of 2007.
In 2009 at the CCCA Grand Classic in Scottsdale, the car scored 98.25 points and received its Primary First. In 2011, it performed well on the CCCA CARavan to the Grand Canyon and back.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2015
This particular example has a two-window sedan body style. It is one of only forty-eight factory aluminum-bodied two-window sedans built to style number 354A on the 1937 Model K chassis. In modern times, it is one of just two surviving examples.
This car was originally delivered on January 22nd of 1937, in Richmond, Virginia and was finished in special-order Brewster Green DK (Dark). It is believed the car may have originally been delivered to the State Department. By the late 1940s, the car was in California. In the 1960s, it was purchase by Owen Owens for his Ragtime Museum in Emeryville. It remained in the collection until shortly before Mr. Owen's passing in 1978. Mr. Milliken became the car's next caretaker, who had the paint refreshed, the front seat reupholstered, and a mechanical restoration performed. In the early 1980s, the car became an award winner at several Northern California Concours d'Elegance and was owned by several other West Coast caretakers.
Currently, the car has 88,520 miles which are believed to be original. Its engine, transmission, interior upholstery (except for the front seats), tools, and woodwork are all original. It was given new tubes and tires in January of 2007.
In 2009 at the CCCA Grand Classic in Scottsdale, the car scored 98.25 points and received its Primary First. In 2011, it performed well on the CCCA CARavan to the Grand Canyon and back.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2015
2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $49,500
1937 Lincoln Model K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model K
(Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
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 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 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 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 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 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 LEBARON CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Sold for USD$106,700 2010 Barrett-Jackson Auction - Las Vegas |
Lincoln Model Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1937 Lincoln Model K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1937 Lincoln Model K Touring by Willoughby | K8349 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Open Roads | $110,000 | $140,000 | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Coupe Roadster | A35089 | 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | $100,000 | $115,000 | |
1937 Lincoln Model K Panel Brougham | K8376 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $175,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 |
1937 Lincoln Model K Convertible Sedan by LeBaron | K-8128 | 2014 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 Berline | K-8423 | 2013 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 Brougham | K8376 | 2008 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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