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1957 was the second year of the all-new body and chassis, however it was given extensive updates in order to remain competitive with Imperial and Cadillac, which were both all-new. Lincoln's most expensive and top-of-the-line model was the Premiere Convertible, priced at $5,381, was $781 more than the prior year. Most of the styling changes were reserved for the rear of the vehicle which received higher fins and flared quarter panels, tail lamps, bumper, and lower back panel applique. In the front, there was a new grille, four-headlight 'Quadra-lite' arrangement, and a revised bumper.
Mechanically, the engine received a higher compression ratio, which increased the horsepower by 15 to 300. A new Carter four-barrel carburetor was employed, and a centrifugal vacuum-advance distributor; throw-away, spin-on oil filter; harder camshaft; self-locking tappet adjustment screws; revised exhaust manifolds; and a Paper-Pak air cleaner were among other advances. The transmission was now water-cooled rather than air-cooled, and a smaller torque converter was added. Power vent windows, electric door locks, and a six-way power seat were added to the options list for the first time.
Mostly due to its cost, the 1957 Lincoln Premiere was an exclusive automobile, with just 3,676 examples sold. This particular example is finished in Fifties-era yellow with a contrasting interior in tan and white with yellow, black, and white door panels and black dash. It has standard power steering, brakes, windows, and seat. There is a 'Turbo-Drive' three-speed automatic transmission, 368 CID OHV 'True-Power' V8, and four-wheel power hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016
Mechanically, the engine received a higher compression ratio, which increased the horsepower by 15 to 300. A new Carter four-barrel carburetor was employed, and a centrifugal vacuum-advance distributor; throw-away, spin-on oil filter; harder camshaft; self-locking tappet adjustment screws; revised exhaust manifolds; and a Paper-Pak air cleaner were among other advances. The transmission was now water-cooled rather than air-cooled, and a smaller torque converter was added. Power vent windows, electric door locks, and a six-way power seat were added to the options list for the first time.
Mostly due to its cost, the 1957 Lincoln Premiere was an exclusive automobile, with just 3,676 examples sold. This particular example is finished in Fifties-era yellow with a contrasting interior in tan and white with yellow, black, and white door panels and black dash. It has standard power steering, brakes, windows, and seat. There is a 'Turbo-Drive' three-speed automatic transmission, 368 CID OHV 'True-Power' V8, and four-wheel power hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016
2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $66,000
2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $24,200
1957 Lincoln Premiere Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Premiere
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 57wa35229l Sold for USD$29,700 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Landau Hardtop Sold for USD$53,900 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Sold for USD$16,500 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Sold for USD$19,000 2022 GAA : February 2022 | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Coupe Chassis#: 57WA13274L Sold for USD$20,160 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Four-Door Sedan Chassis#: 734b19180 Sold for USD$8,558 2020 Artcurial : André Trigano Collection | |
1957 LINCOLN PREMIERE Chassis#: 57WA6249L Sold for USD$12,650 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Sold for USD$38,500 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
1957 LINCOLN PREMIER Chassis#: 57WA11805L Sold for USD$52,800 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Sold for USD$36,300 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Sold for USD$35,200 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 57WA39088L Sold for USD$46,200 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1957 LINCOLN PREMIERE Chassis#: 57WA6249L Sold for USD$18,700 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Sold for USD$29,700 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 LINCOLN PREMIERE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 57WA12390L Sold for USD$64,900 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Sold for USD$24,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 57WA30021L Sold for USD$66,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1957 LINCOLN PREMIER Chassis#: 57WA19780L Sold for USD$27,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1957 LINCOLN PREMIER Chassis#: 57WA11805L Sold for USD$44,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson : Reno Tahoe | |
1957 LINCOLN PREMIER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 57WA12625L Sold for USD$44,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach |
Lincoln Premieres That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Lincoln Premiere's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1957 Lincoln Premiere | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $24,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Houston | ||||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $30,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $15,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $18,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 57WA39088L | 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1957 Lincoln Premiere Coupe | 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $35,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premier Convertible | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
1957 Lincoln Premiere | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $32,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere | 2015 Mecum : Denver | $20,000 | |||
1957 LINCOLN PREMIERE HARDTOP | 2014 Mecum Houston | $30,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible 368 CI, Automatic | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | $30,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premier Coupe | 57WA21008L | 2014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale | |||
1957 Lincoln Premier | 2014 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $25,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premier | 2013 Silver Auction Arizona in the Fall | $22,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premier | 2013 Silver Auction Arizona in the Fall | $23,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premier | 57WA3927L | 2013 Silver Auctions Arizona in the Spring | $18,000 | ||
1957 Lincoln Premier | 2013 Silver Auctions Arizona in the Spring | $19,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $32,500 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $26,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere | 57WA3927L | 2013 Silver Auction Ft McDowell, Arizona | $18,500 | ||
1957 LINCOLN PREMIERE | 2012 McCormicks Palm Springs Auction 53 | $26,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 57WA20832L | 2012 Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1957 Lincoln Premier | 2012 Silver Auction Fort McDowell, Arizona | $28,000 | |||
1957 LINCOLN PREMIERE COUPE | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $13,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
1957 LINCOLN PREMIER CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $28,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premier Convertible | 2010 Leake Car Auctions 38th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $28,000 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premier Sedan | 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Charles Auction | $11,500 | |||
1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Charles Auction | $32,000 |
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