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1934 Lincoln Model KB Series 271 Navigation
When, if ever, does an automobile become a member of a family? If never, wouldn't nearly eighty years with the same family raise some doubts?
Lincoln's Model K line of automobiles was the most luxurious offered by the company. First making its appearance in 1931, the K-Series would originally include a two or four door phaeton and then, later, a dual-cowl model. Utilizing an L-series V8 with higher compression and a downdraft Stromberg carburetor the Lincoln produced some impressive horsepower, right around 120hp.
One year later, the K-Series would come available with a V12 derivative known as the KB. Horsepower was now pushed to 150hp and provided Lincoln with a foundation for luxury and performance.
Besides the performance upgrade, the new K-Series featured much more refined body styling. Simple, yet appealing, the new series was classic in its look, but contemporary. Additionally, Lincoln offered its K-Series customers with an extensive catalog of possible body styles that included designs by some of the best and most recognizable names in the business, LeBaron, Dietrich, Willoughby, Waterhouse and Brunn.
Chassis KB3375 would be ordered in 1934 and Brunn would be commissioned to build a Convertible Victoria body for the chassis. Completed, the car would be delivered to its new owner where it would remain until 1942 when it was then purchased by its current owner.
Well over seven decades in the care of its owner, KB3375 would become a very prominent feature in the person's life serving to deliver newspapers to distribution terminals early on and then becoming a daily mount for going to and from work.
Despite its rather common and humble life, the KB is anything but ordinary. Among the experts it is generally believed only about a half a dozen of the Convertible Victoria body style were ever built by Brunn. Among those half a dozen, just three are known to still exist.
Despite being recently updated with a new interior and convertible top, KB3375 remains highly original, showing the decades of love and care gushed over it by its owner.
Matching chassis and engine numbers are just for a start with this car. Living a quiet existence with one family so long has to qualify the car as a member of the family, and certainly a difficult piece with which to part. All told, the rarity, genuine nature, long period of ownership and assured exclusivity make this 1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Victoria one for the headlines.
The 1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Victoria would be offered for sale for the first time in nearly eight decades. Consigned through Bonhams and offered as part of the auction house's Arizona auction, the Lincoln had to be a highlight for anyone drawn by the love affair between mankind and the automobile.
When the bidding came to an end, the car would part ways with its long-time owner for the sum of $451,000 thereby leaving a wonderful parting gift to the family that had taken it in as one of their own for so long.By Jeremy McMullen
Lincoln's Model K line of automobiles was the most luxurious offered by the company. First making its appearance in 1931, the K-Series would originally include a two or four door phaeton and then, later, a dual-cowl model. Utilizing an L-series V8 with higher compression and a downdraft Stromberg carburetor the Lincoln produced some impressive horsepower, right around 120hp.
One year later, the K-Series would come available with a V12 derivative known as the KB. Horsepower was now pushed to 150hp and provided Lincoln with a foundation for luxury and performance.
Besides the performance upgrade, the new K-Series featured much more refined body styling. Simple, yet appealing, the new series was classic in its look, but contemporary. Additionally, Lincoln offered its K-Series customers with an extensive catalog of possible body styles that included designs by some of the best and most recognizable names in the business, LeBaron, Dietrich, Willoughby, Waterhouse and Brunn.
Chassis KB3375 would be ordered in 1934 and Brunn would be commissioned to build a Convertible Victoria body for the chassis. Completed, the car would be delivered to its new owner where it would remain until 1942 when it was then purchased by its current owner.
Well over seven decades in the care of its owner, KB3375 would become a very prominent feature in the person's life serving to deliver newspapers to distribution terminals early on and then becoming a daily mount for going to and from work.
Despite its rather common and humble life, the KB is anything but ordinary. Among the experts it is generally believed only about a half a dozen of the Convertible Victoria body style were ever built by Brunn. Among those half a dozen, just three are known to still exist.
Despite being recently updated with a new interior and convertible top, KB3375 remains highly original, showing the decades of love and care gushed over it by its owner.
Matching chassis and engine numbers are just for a start with this car. Living a quiet existence with one family so long has to qualify the car as a member of the family, and certainly a difficult piece with which to part. All told, the rarity, genuine nature, long period of ownership and assured exclusivity make this 1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Victoria one for the headlines.
The 1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Victoria would be offered for sale for the first time in nearly eight decades. Consigned through Bonhams and offered as part of the auction house's Arizona auction, the Lincoln had to be a highlight for anyone drawn by the love affair between mankind and the automobile.
When the bidding came to an end, the car would part ways with its long-time owner for the sum of $451,000 thereby leaving a wonderful parting gift to the family that had taken it in as one of their own for so long.By Jeremy McMullen
2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $198,000
2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $285,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $451,000
1934 Lincoln Model KB Series 271 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model KB Series 271
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Victoria by Brunn Chassis#: KB3375 Sold for USD$198,000 2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 LINCOLN KB SEVEN-PASSENGER TOURING Chassis#: KB3478 Sold for USD$75,600 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Seven-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: KB 3506 Sold for USD$23,100 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1934 Lincoln KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: KB3358 Sold for USD$90,200 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Seven-Passenger Limousine Chassis#: KB 3651 Sold for USD$62,700 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Chassis#: KB 3639 Sold for USD$115,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: KB 3434 Sold for USD$286,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: KB3680 Sold for USD$90,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Sedan Chassis#: KB3434 Sold for USD$209,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1934 LINCOLN KB CONVERTIBLE SEDAN Chassis#: KB3444 Sold for USD$268,326 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Sedan Chassis#: KB3434 Sold for USD$275,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Chassis#: KB3514 Sold for USD$137,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | |
1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Victoria Chassis#: KB 3375 Sold for USD$451,000 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1934 Lincoln KB Convertible Sedan Chassis#: KB3444 Sold for USD$275,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Chassis#: KB3434 Sold for USD$275,000 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster Chassis#: KB3514 Sold for USD$123,750 2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona | |
1934 Lincoln Dual Cowl Phaeton Sold for USD$88,000 2010 RM Auctions - Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | |
1934 LINCOLN KB LE BARON 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$242,000 2006 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2006 | |
1934 Lincoln Dual Cowl Phaeton Sold for USD$106,000 2003 Houston Classic |
Lincoln Model KB Series 271s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Lincoln Model KB Series 271's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1934 Lincoln KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton | KB 3358 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
1934 Lincoln Model KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton | KB 3358 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
1934 LINCOLN DUAL COWL PHAETON | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $122,000 | |||
1934 LINCOLN DUAL COWL PHAETON | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $95,000 | |||
1934 LINCOLN KB CONVERTIBLE SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Scottsdale, AZ (Rawhide) | $65,000 |
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