Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).

1932 Lincoln Model KB background image

1932 Lincoln Model KB Dual Windshield Phaeton

  • Coachwork by Brunn
  • Chassis Number: KB1367
  • Engine Number: KB1367
  • Body Number: 4-1
  • Registration Number: Production no. 16
1932 Lincoln Model KB Navigation
In 1908, Hermann A. Brunn established his own company at Buffalo, New York. He had apprenticed with his uncle in the carriage trade and his new company was intended to use that skill in constructing automobile bodies. The early examples were one-off's built atop of prestigious chassis. Their first automaker customer was Lincoln; Hermann Brunn had been introduced to Henry Leland by a friend. Before long, Brunn was producing 20 bodies a month with most being sent to Lincoln. Brunn would stay in business until 1941, making them one of the longest running of their craft.

Judkins was tasked with creating the coupes and berlines, Willoughby the limousine bodies, and LeBaron the convertible sedans. Brunn bodied the town cars and convertibles.

Lincoln's new V12 engine introduced in 1932 meant the bodies could become larger and more refined, as the 150 horsepower was more than adequate to carry the stately bodies. The engine would be the last of the Henry Leland era to use the fork-and-blade connecting rods. The L-head unit had a 65-degree angle and displaced 447.9 cubic-inches.

Lincoln had four cars constructed for the 1932 show circuit. Brunn bodied a Double Entry Sport sedan and this Double Windshield Phaeton; Rollston created a Seven-Passenger Town Car and LeBaron created a Town Cabriolet. This car, with chassis number KB1367, has two raked windshields which gives it a very low roofline.

After the show circuit the car was sold to a Long Beach, California resident on June 7th of 1932. The current owner has treated this car to a complete restoration. Part of the reconstruction work of needed parts was handled by Hermann C. Brunn, son of the Brunn & Company founder. Herman apprenticed with Kellner in Paris and later worked for his father until joining Ford Motor Company when the family firm closed. The original blueprints for the car were used during the restoration.

Upon completion in 2003, the car was brought to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it won Best in Class for prewar Lincolns and the Most Significant Design award, presented by Ford Motor Company.

The car is painted in its original color of Belmont Brown. In 2008 this 1932 Lincoln Model K Dual Windshield Phaeton was brought to the 2008 Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $600,000 - $800,000. Bidding reached $575,000 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicles reserve; the car was left unsold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008

2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $300,000 
Sale Price :
USD $274,400

2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $350,000 
Sale Price :
USD $319,000

2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $450,000 
Sale Price :
USD $269,500

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 Model KB image  1932 Lincoln Model KB image  
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 Model KB image  1932 Lincoln Model KB image  
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 image  
1932 Lincoln Model KB Dual-Windshield Phaeton by Brunn
Chassis#: KB1367
Sold for USD$319,000
  2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
1932 Lincoln Model KB image  1932 Lincoln Model KB image  
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 Model KB image  1932 Lincoln Model KB image  
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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1932 Lincoln KB CoupeKB13032019 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 BerlineKB7582016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $250,000$310,000
1932 LINCOLN KB V12 BRUNN SPORT PHAETONKB8302016 BarrettJackson : Palm Beach   
1932 LINCOLN KB CUSTOM COUPEKB 16352016 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 SedanKB 5582009 Bonhams Larz Anderson Auto Museum $40,000$60,000
1932 Lincoln KB Four Door Seven Passenger SedanKB 5582009 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 CoupeKB9982006 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 TouringKB9332004 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  

Vehicles With Comparable Market Values

Similar sales to the $204,120 range.
1965 CHEVROLET C10 CUSTOM PICKUP
Chassis#:C1545A116390
Sold for $205,700
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale Fall
1923 Hispano-Suiza Type 16T Roadster
Chassis#:5688
Sold for $203,500
2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible
Chassis#:136670B212805
Sold for $206,080
2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
1932 Lincoln Model KB vehicle thumbnail image  1932 Lincoln Model KB vehicle thumbnail image  
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
Chassis#:zff67nfa7a0175304
Sold for $203,500
2024 Mecum : Monterey
1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkII 3.0-Litre Coachwork by Tickford
Chassis#:AM300/1182
Sold for $204,344
2024 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chassis#:194677s103487
Sold for $203,500
2024 Mecum : Indy
1979 Ferrari 512 BB
Chassis#:30131
Sold for $203,500
2024 Mecum : Indy
2017 FERRARI 488 SPIDER
Chassis#:ZFF80AMA5H0226981
Sold for $203,500
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
2023 FORD SHELBY SUPER SNAKE SPEEDSTER
Chassis#:1FATP8FF9P5105982
Sold for $203,500
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
Chassis#:30837s114963
Sold for $203,500
2024 Mecum : Glendale
1939 Guidobaldi 'Guidomobile' monoplace
Sold for $205,699
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
1955 Talbot Lago T14 America
Chassis#:0058B
Sold for $205,699
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Chassis#:15669
Sold for $205,699
2024 Artcurial : Retromobile
1983 Ferrari 512 BBi
Chassis#:ZFFJA09B000045449
Sold for $205,981
2024 RM Sothebys : Paris
1958 Bentley S1 Continental 'Flying Spur' Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
Chassis#:BC34LEL
Sold for $204,400
2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona
1972 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER CUSTOM SUV
Chassis#:CKE182F141682
Sold for $203,500
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1996 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4
Chassis#:WP0AA2998TS321730
Sold for $203,500
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1958 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#:J58S107242
Sold for $203,500
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1927 FORD CUSTOM ROADSTER
Chassis#:WA98228782
Sold for $203,500
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#:OK1024229376
Sold for $203,500
2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ

1932 Lincoln Model KB

Additional valuation insight and sales data
History
Specifications
Image gallery
Other Lincoln Model KB model years

1932 Lincoln Model KB Vehicle Profiles

Vehicle information, history, and specifications from concept to production.