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1930 Lincoln Model L Dual Cowl Phaeton Locke

  • Coachwork by Locke
  • Chassis Number: 65674
The Lincoln marque came into existence in 1917 with the purpose of building Liberty aircraft engines during World War I. It was Henry Martyn Leland's second automobile company formed after he left Cadillac in a dispute with General Motors president Billy Durant. As the First World War came to an end, the government contracts were canceled. Instead of laying off the workforce, the business was converted to automobile production with the first Lincolns cars making their appearance in September of 1920.

It had taken a few years for the Lincoln's to convert to automotive production, and this was due to Leland's quest for excellence and perfection. A nationwide recession after the War put Lincoln into receivership and was later rescued by Henry Ford. The company was purchased for eight million dollars in 1922. Leland remained with the company for only four months, as a dispute between Leland and Ford had him abandon the Lincoln Company and ultimately the automotive business forever.

The Lincoln automobiles became Ford's flagship vehicles with the direction of the company put into the control of Henry's son, Edsel. Many of the cars were designed by legendary coachbuilders such as Brunn, Judkins, Willoughby, Murphy and Locke who outfitted the cars with some of the most desirable custom creations of the era.

This particular vehicle has a Locke body finished in Dual Cowl Phaeton configuration. It is believed that this car was once owned by Edsel Ford and Governor Frank Fitzgerald of Michigan. It spent twenty-one years of its life in the care of Eugene Eldridge. Other owners include David Rehor and Rick Caroll. In 1995 it was purchased by John Hazlitt at auction and later sold it to Mr. David Uihlein. It is finished in its original colors of Power Blue and Silver with black fenders and chassis. The interior features leather upholstery in Saddle Brown. It has its original side curtains and rods still in their factory packaging which were discovered upon removal of the front seat cushions. It has been treated to a restoration since new, and is in excellent condition. It was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $125,000 - $175,000. It was offered without reserve which worked well for the buyer who purchased this magnificent automobile for $93,500 including buyer's premium.

The DC Phaeton body is one of the more attractive of its kind, having been created by the legendary Locke & Company of New York City. Their history dates back to the dawn of the automobile and their craft was perfected by clothing such prestigious chassis as Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce, Packard and Pierce-Arrow. In 1926 the company expanded its operations with a new factory located in Rochester, NY. The first Locke-bodied Lincolns appeared in 1926 appearing in roadster, convertible, town car and landaulette styles in the Lincoln catalog. The DC Sport Phaeton bodies of Style 163B were built from 1927 through 1929 with a total of 298 created. This example with chassis number 656574 is the only one known to have been fitted to a 1930 chassis and is believed to have been near the end of the run. It was finished in either September of October and given the benefit of 1931 styling features such as its bumpers, horns, lights, steering column and a luggage rack.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2017

2013 RM Auctions - Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $110,000 
Sale Price :
USD $90,750

2012 Worldwide - The Auburn Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $130,000 
Lot was not sold

2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $95,000-USD $115,000 
Sale Price :
USD $82,500

2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $175,000 
Sale Price :
USD $93,500

1930 Lincoln Model L Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model L

(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Lincoln Model L Restomod
Sold for USD$52,080
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaeton
Sold for USD$81,200
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1930 LINCOLN MODEL L SPORT ROADSTER
Chassis#: 63093
Sold for USD$246,400
  2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Seven-Passenger Sedan
Chassis#: 64236
Sold for USD$35,200
  2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
1930 Lincoln Model L image  1930 Lincoln Model L image  
1930 Lincoln Racer
Sold for USD$38,500
  2022 Mecum : Dallas
 
1930 Lincoln Sedan
Sold for USD$15,400
  2021 Mecum : Chicago
 
1930 LINCOLN L 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 65052
Sold for USD$42,900
  2021 Barrett-Jackson : Houston
 
1930 Lincoln Model L 7-Passenger Touring
Sold for USD$49,500
  2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee
 
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe
Sold for USD$10,450
  2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Town Sedan
Chassis#: 62692
Sold for USD$55,000
  2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1930 Lincoln MODEL L TYPE 179 VICTORIA COUPE
Chassis#: 65380
Sold for USD$79,923
  2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale
 
1930 Lincoln MODEL L SEVEN PASSENGER TOURING
Chassis#: 65514
Sold for USD$93,243
  2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Roadster Coachwork by LeBaron
Chassis#: 64277
Sold for USD$66,000
  2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1930 Lincoln Model L image  1930 Lincoln Model L image  
1930 LINCOLN MODEL L CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER
Chassis#: 64754
Sold for USD$61,600
  2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
1930 Lincoln Model L image  1930 Lincoln Model L image  
1930 Lincoln Model L Five-Passenger Sport Phaeton
Chassis#: 64272
Sold for USD$61,600
  2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction
 
1930 LINCOLN Model L 7-Passenger Touring
Chassis#: K63515
Sold for USD$72,600
  2016 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile
 
1930 LINCOLN MODEL L CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER
Chassis#: 64754
Sold for USD$66,000
  2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1930 Lincoln Model L image  1930 Lincoln Model L image  
1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton
Sold for USD$57,200
  2013 Auctions America - California
 
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$74,250
  2013 Worldwide - The Houston Classic
 
1930 LINCOLN CUSTOM 2 DOOR COUPE
Chassis#: AZ338434
Sold for USD$106,700
  2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
 

Lincoln Model Ls That Failed To Sell At Auction

1930 Lincoln Model L's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe624542019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions $30,000$35,000
1930 Lincoln L Series Sport Phaeton602572018 Mecum : Monterey$75,000$100,000$120,000
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Roadster by LeBaron642772016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City $80,000$100,000
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Phaeton 2014 Mecum Kissimmee$87,000  
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Phaeton 2014 Mecum Kissimmee$70,000  
1930 Lincoln Model L Dual Cowl Phaeton656742012 Worldwide The Auburn Auction $110,000$130,000
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaeton638422012 RM Auctions St. Johns, Michigan$100,000$140,000$170,000
1930 Lincoln Lebaron Convertible Toby Keith642772011 Russo and Steele Monterey Auction   
1930 Lincoln Model L Sport Phaeton 2011 Leake Car Auctions Oklahoma City, Ok$55,000  
1930 Lincoln Model L 2009 Automobiles of Arizona$75,000$90,000$120,000

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