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The economic justification for building a V-12 engine in post-Depression America made no sense, yet Lincoln became immersed in the 'cylinder wars' that developed in the 1930's after Cadillac's introduction of a V-16 engine in 1929. Like other luxury car manufacturers, Lincoln had to respond to its competitors and offer a V-12. In the end, nobody championed the cause of the 12-cylinder engine more enthusiastically during the 1930's and 1940's than did Lincoln, beginning in 1932 with the KB-series cars. The new 447.9 cid V-12 was rated at 150hp. Despite the production of V-12's by Auburn, Cadillac, Franklin, Packard, Pierce-Arrow, and Rolls-Royce; Lincoln built more 12-cylinder engines than all other manufacturers combined during the Classic Era. The KB's blue cloisonné emblem, its thinner rounded radiator shell, and a 145-inch wheelbase differentiated it from lesser models. Lincoln produced just 1,623 KB models for 1932.
The much-respected coachbuilding firm of Walter M. Murphy, located in Pasadena, California, built just five Dual Cowl Phaeton bodies for Lincoln, four of which were mounted to a 1931 Model K. This Dual Cowl Phaeton, the final built, is the only one mounted on a KB chassis. The original brass Murphy body tag is still nailed to the bottom of the front seat. This car was originally painted black, and it had a green leather interior. The paint and interior changed amidst a restoration several decades back, but the car has now been returned to its original livery. The original owner is unknown, but the current owners acquired the Phaeton from Mark Smith, who had owned it for three decades.
The much-respected coachbuilding firm of Walter M. Murphy, located in Pasadena, California, built just five Dual Cowl Phaeton bodies for Lincoln, four of which were mounted to a 1931 Model K. This Dual Cowl Phaeton, the final built, is the only one mounted on a KB chassis. The original brass Murphy body tag is still nailed to the bottom of the front seat. This car was originally painted black, and it had a green leather interior. The paint and interior changed amidst a restoration several decades back, but the car has now been returned to its original livery. The original owner is unknown, but the current owners acquired the Phaeton from Mark Smith, who had owned it for three decades.
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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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