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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
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 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 CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER Chassis#: 64754 Sold for USD$61,600 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
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 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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1930 Lincoln Model L-179 Coupe | 62454 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $30,000 | $35,000 | |
1930 Lincoln L Series Sport Phaeton | 60257 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $75,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Roadster by LeBaron | 64277 | 2016 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 Phaeton | 65674 | 2012 Worldwide The Auburn Auction | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
1930 Lincoln Model L Convertible Phaeton | 63842 | 2012 RM Auctions St. Johns, Michigan | $100,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 |
1930 Lincoln Lebaron Convertible Toby Keith | 64277 | 2011 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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