1936 Lincoln Model K Series 300 Brougham

Lincoln was one of the few luxury car builders that survived the Great Depression and continued in the years that followed in its wake. One of the major factors to their survival was the considerable resources of the Ford Motor Company, and Edsel Ford's strong interest in the line.

For 1936, all Lincolns, except for the new Zephyr, were grouped under the Model K and Series 300. The designs were similar to the previous year's model with slight improvements including a windshield with a 27-degree rake. The grille became rounder and given more prominent horizontal bars within the grille. The fenders became more streamlined and the headlights were lowered. The previous wire wheels were replaced with pressed steel disc-type giving them a more modern appearance.

This rare and beautiful classic K Model, Type 331 Brunn Brougham is number 20 of 20 built. It was built for a principal of Phillip Morris Co. The interior is mostly original with still working radio and intercom to the chauffer compartment. With black leather front and down filled tan broadcloth rear. When it was new, it cost $6,700 and weighed 5,570 pounds. The custom coachwork combines an open chauffeur's compartment with black leather upholstery and a closed passenger compartment with seating for up to five passengers. There are folding auxiliary seats, a concealed intercom, and folding footrests.

The exterior of this car is maroon accented by black fenders, a black padded top, and gold pin-striping. There are dual side-mounted spare tires with hard covers and side-view mirrors, a luggage rack, and body-colored steel artillery wheels riding on whitewall tires. There is an original working radio.

In 2009, this Model K Brougham with coachwork by Brunn & Co. was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was expected to sell for $65,000 - $100,000. As bidding came to a close the lot had been sold for the sum of $61,600 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009