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Lincoln introduced its Zephyr model in November of 1935. It wore a modern and streamlined teardrop design credited to designer John Tjaarda, of the Briggs Body Company, with the help from a young Ford designer named Eugene T. 'Bob' Gregorie and input from Edsel Ford. For this new vehicle, a new small V-12 engine was derived from the standard Ford flathead V-8.
During its first year of production, a total of 18,994 Lincoln models were sold with 17,715 of those being Zephyrs. In its third year, Lincoln produced 19,111 units, including just 600 of the six-passenger, two-door convertible coupe model. Currently, there are about two dozen surviving Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Coupes. This particular example is equipped with the optional radio and Columbia two-speed rear axle.
This car's first owner was Louise Stratman from Pasadena, California. Ms. Stratman sold her Lincoln in the 1950s to Ray Kuhn. It was then stored on blocks until it was purchased by the third owner in 1988. A comprehensive restoration soon followed, and was overseen by Tom Sparks. Upon completion, the car was painted in Washington Blue.
The car was completed and shown in May 2007, where it scored 99.5 points at the LZOC/West National Meet, earned the Gregorie Award for excellence, and was named the Best Junior Zephyr of Show.
The car was acquired by its fourth owner who sold it to its fifth owner a short time later. In 2012, the car was shown at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, where it received Best in Class honors.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2015
During its first year of production, a total of 18,994 Lincoln models were sold with 17,715 of those being Zephyrs. In its third year, Lincoln produced 19,111 units, including just 600 of the six-passenger, two-door convertible coupe model. Currently, there are about two dozen surviving Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Coupes. This particular example is equipped with the optional radio and Columbia two-speed rear axle.
This car's first owner was Louise Stratman from Pasadena, California. Ms. Stratman sold her Lincoln in the 1950s to Ray Kuhn. It was then stored on blocks until it was purchased by the third owner in 1988. A comprehensive restoration soon followed, and was overseen by Tom Sparks. Upon completion, the car was painted in Washington Blue.
The car was completed and shown in May 2007, where it scored 99.5 points at the LZOC/West National Meet, earned the Gregorie Award for excellence, and was named the Best Junior Zephyr of Show.
The car was acquired by its fourth owner who sold it to its fifth owner a short time later. In 2012, the car was shown at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance, where it received Best in Class honors.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2015
2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $180,000
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Zephyr
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe Chassis#: 86h720789 Sold for USD$68,200 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe-Sedan Chassis#: H49185 Sold for USD$32,480 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe Sold for USD$112,750 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr V12 coupé Sold for USD$31,380 2020 Artcurial : André Trigano Collection | |
1938 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$50,400 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Sold for USD$11,000 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Custom Sold for USD$28,000 2018 Leake - Tulsa | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Sold for USD$20,000 2018 Carlisle : Lakeland Winter Auction | |
1938 LINCOLN ZEPHYR V12 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: H52241 Sold for USD$71,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1938 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Sedan Chassis#: H-53942 Sold for USD$66,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1938 LINCOLN ZEPHYR V12 COUPE STREET-ROD Chassis#: H50487 Sold for USD$423,500 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1938 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Coupe Chassis#: H-64271 Sold for USD$180,000 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1938 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CUSTOM 2 DOOR COUPE Chassis#: 86H720592 Sold for USD$67,100 2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$85,100 2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Coupe Chassis#: H47211 Sold for USD$187,000 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | |
1938 Lincoln Zephyr Custom Coupe Chassis#: H51451 Sold for USD$154,000 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | |
1938 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Sedan Chassis#: H-53942 Sold for USD$132,000 2012 RM - The Dingman Collection | |
1938 Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe Chassis#: H-46290 Sold for USD$330,000 2012 RM - The Dingman Collection | |
1938 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 86H62727 Sold for USD$110,000 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | |
1938 Lincoln-Zephyr Convertible Coupe Chassis#: H-50447 Sold for USD$330,000 2012 RM - Milhous Collection, Fla |
Lincoln Zephyrs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 Lincoln Zephyr's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1938 Lincoln Zephyr V12 Sedan (RHD) | 2018 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic | ||||
1938 Lincoln - Zephyr Convertible Sedan | 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $75,000 | |||
1938 Lincoln - Zephyr 12 Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $20,000 | |||
1938 Lincoln 4-Door Convertible | 86H-59030 | 2012 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1938 LINCOLN ZEPHYR SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) | $26,000 | |||
1938 LINCOLN ZEPHER COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $51,000 |
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