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This Lincoln features Custom Coachwork by Judkins Company of Amesbury, Massachusetts. The aluminum body was built for the Auto Salon shows at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, and the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. From this display car an additional six bodies were produced and each was custom tailored to the purchaser's unique specifications. The finish is the original color of the Jade Mist and Birmingham Green.
The KB Lincoln is powered by a 448 cubic-inch, 150 horsepower, V-12 that still maintains Lincoln's Ford-and-Blade rod technology. The wheelbase is 145-inches and the car weighs shy of 6,000 pounds.
The KB Lincoln is powered by a 448 cubic-inch, 150 horsepower, V-12 that still maintains Lincoln's Ford-and-Blade rod technology. The wheelbase is 145-inches and the car weighs shy of 6,000 pounds.
The J. B. Judkins Company of Amesbury, Massachusetts built this car as a 'Catalog Custom.' According to surviving records, this car was built as a Salon exhibition car. It was finished in early1 1932. Only six examples were created. It was built on their largest chassis with a 448 cubic-inch V12 engine, and weighs over six thousand pounds.
The car was shown at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles and the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
The body and wheels are painted the correct color of Jade Mist with the fenders, moldings and upper panels in 'Birmingham Green.' The interior is Weese Bedford whip cloth (code W-1902). The car selling price was $5,415.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2007
The car was shown at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles and the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
The body and wheels are painted the correct color of Jade Mist with the fenders, moldings and upper panels in 'Birmingham Green.' The interior is Weese Bedford whip cloth (code W-1902). The car selling price was $5,415.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2007
The 1930s was an exciting time for automotive development, though the true level of achievement would be hindered by the Great Depression. The cylinder wars began in the 1920's. Companies who relied solely on style, such as Pierce Arrow, were eventually out of business. Cadillac had raised the bar with their V12 and V16 engines. Marmon was quick to respond, introducing their version of the massive sixteen cylinder engine. Lincoln responded with a seven bearing, V12 engine with separate cylinder blocks, and fork and blade connecting rods. The engine was potent, powerful and durable. It did have a flaw and that was in the cost of manufacturing. It was so expensive, that within two years it was no longer offered. It had been replaced by a conventional design that was more cost effective. The engine may have prevailed if not for the Great Depression, which was dwindling the numbers of potential buyers and making competition fierce in the luxury car segment.
The Lincoln automobiles were stylish and luxurious with many receiving custom bodies from some of the era's greatest coachbuilders including Waterhouse, LeBaron, Dietrich, Judkins, and Willoughby. Many of the creations were unique and built specifically for the customer. The most popular designs were group ordered by Lincoln and made available to a wider selection of buyers. This decreased the delivery time while maintaining a high level of quality. The bodies were built in advance with some available to customers to be trimmed to their exact specifications.
This 1932 Lincoln Model KB Sport Coupe shown with chassis number KB998 has coachwork by Judkins and was displayed in Automobile Quarterly in 1978. The interior is cloth with a Philco Transistone Radio and a Waltham electric clock. The exterior is just as extravagant with a rumble seat, luggage rack, and leather roof.
It was estimated to fetch between $125,000 - $150,000 at the 2006 RM Auction in Meadow Brook. A high bid of $90,000 was not able to satisfy the reserve and the car remained unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007
The Lincoln automobiles were stylish and luxurious with many receiving custom bodies from some of the era's greatest coachbuilders including Waterhouse, LeBaron, Dietrich, Judkins, and Willoughby. Many of the creations were unique and built specifically for the customer. The most popular designs were group ordered by Lincoln and made available to a wider selection of buyers. This decreased the delivery time while maintaining a high level of quality. The bodies were built in advance with some available to customers to be trimmed to their exact specifications.
This 1932 Lincoln Model KB Sport Coupe shown with chassis number KB998 has coachwork by Judkins and was displayed in Automobile Quarterly in 1978. The interior is cloth with a Philco Transistone Radio and a Waltham electric clock. The exterior is just as extravagant with a rumble seat, luggage rack, and leather roof.
It was estimated to fetch between $125,000 - $150,000 at the 2006 RM Auction in Meadow Brook. A high bid of $90,000 was not able to satisfy the reserve and the car remained unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007
2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $90,000
1932 Lincoln Model KB Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model KB
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Lincoln Sport Phaeton Custom in the style of Murphy Chassis#: KB 157 Sold for USD$126,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB Coupe by Judkins Chassis#: KB 1644 Sold for USD$145,600 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1932 Lincoln KB V-12 Sedan Chassis#: KB558 Sold for USD$42,900 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Corpus Christi Old Car Museum Auction | |
1932 Lincoln KB V-12 Sedan Chassis#: KB558 Sold for USD$44,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB Five-Passenger Sedan Chassis#: KB 1396 Sold for USD$99,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1932 Lincoln KB Dual-Windshield Phaeton in the style of Brunn Chassis#: KB 1367 Sold for USD$274,400 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1932 Lincoln Type 236 Sedan Chassis#: KB954 Sold for USD$47,954 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1932 Lincoln Type 507 Sedan Chassis#: 72011 Sold for USD$50,618 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB Sport Phaeton Chassis#: KB 893 Sold for USD$103,600 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: KB 600 Sold for USD$128,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB Boattail Speedster Sold for USD$605,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1932 Lincoln KB 5 Passenger Sedan Chassis#: KB1291 Sold for USD$75,900 2016 The Finest : The Elegance at Hershey | |
1932 Lincoln KB Judkins Chassis#: KB 1635 Sold for USD$198,000 2016 The Finest : The Elegance at Hershey | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB Dual-Windshield Phaeton by Brunn Chassis#: KB1367 Sold for USD$319,000 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | |
1932 Lincoln KB Sport Phaeton Chassis#: KB830 Sold for USD$230,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB Coupe by Judkins Chassis#: KB1644 Sold for USD$198,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1932 Lincoln KB Custom Stationary Coupe Chassis#: KB 816 Sold for USD$836,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB Two-Window Berline by Judkins Chassis#: KB221 Sold for USD$121,000 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
1932 Lincoln KB Four-Passenger Town Sedan Chassis#: KB1377 Sold for USD$80,300 2013 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance | |
1932 Lincoln KB Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$275,000 2013 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale |
Lincoln Model KBs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Lincoln Model KB's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1932 Lincoln KB Coupe | KB1303 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $250,000 | $350,000 | |
1932 Lincoln KB V-12 Five-Passenger Sedan | 2016 Auctions America : Hilton Head | $70,000 | $90,000 | ||
1932 Lincoln KB Custom Berline | KB758 | 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $250,000 | $310,000 | |
1932 LINCOLN KB V12 BRUNN SPORT PHAETON | KB830 | 2016 BarrettJackson : Palm Beach | |||
1932 LINCOLN KB CUSTOM COUPE | KB 1635 | 2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1932 LINCOLN KB TOURING | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $147,500 | |||
1932 Lincoln KB Four Door Seven Passenger Sedan | KB 558 | 2009 Bonhams Larz Anderson Auto Museum | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
1932 Lincoln KB Four Door Seven Passenger Sedan | KB 558 | 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1932 Lincoln Model KB | 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | $275,000 | $375,000 | ||
1932 Lincoln KB Judkins Coupe | 2006 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction | $100,000 | |||
1932 Lincoln Model KB Sport Coupe | KB998 | 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | $90,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1932 Lincoln KB 7 Passenger Sport Phaeton | 2005 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction | $78,000 | |||
1932 Lincoln 231 KB 7 Passenger Sport Touring | KB933 | 2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | $93,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 |
1932 LINCOLN KB LEBARON CONVERTIBLE COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $136,000 |
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