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For 1935, Lincoln moved the passenger compartment forward on the wheelbase and the hood was shortened accordingly. This design concept mirrored in Fords that year as well. These changes brought a lower center of gravity for better handling and a smoother ride.
The 67-degree V-12 engine offered 150 horsepower at 3800 RPM, and was mated to a 3-speed manual transmission. The cars were fitted with a live axles and Bendix Duo-Servo mechanical brakes making the Model L a solid, comfortable, and exclusive platform. In total, Lincoln built just 1,411 Model L vehicles in 1935.
In 1936, Lincoln introduced the streamlined Lincoln-Zephyr.
The Great Depression had crippled every aspect of the economy, especially the luxury car segment. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president, having won election in 1932 on the promise of 'a new deal for the American people.' He won by a margin of nearly 17 points, carrying 42 of the 48 states and accumulating 472 electoral votes to incumbent president Herbert Hoover's 59.
Roosevelt's New Deal began to gain steam before the 1936 election campaign with landmark achievements such as instituting the Social Security system. Another popular campaign pledge which happened on December 5, 1933, was repealing Prohibition and putting the bootleggers out of business.
This 1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Phaeton is known as Franklin Delano Roosevelt's California campaign car. FDR used it for appearances around Los Angeles, riding in the back of an open luxury car waving to the crowds that always turned out to greet him.
Sid and Jenny Craig acquired this Lincoln K in 1993 from Tom Barrett through the Classic and Vintage Car Company in Beverly Hills. It rides on a 136-inch wheelbase and was delivered in the Royal Dark Blue in which it has been restored. It wears coachwork type 544, a standard four-door sedan, and is believed to have been specifically bodied for FDR's California use by his local supporters.
The restoration is an older job that still shows well in modern times. It has folding side windows, rear compartment footrest and jump seats, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, a orraine remotely operated spotlight, wide whitewall tires on wire wheels a luggage rack and, importantly for FDR, a smoker's kit in the rear.
In 2009, this vehicle was offered for sale by Bonhams Auction at the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, CA. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $348,000 inclusive of Buyer's Premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2009
The 67-degree V-12 engine offered 150 horsepower at 3800 RPM, and was mated to a 3-speed manual transmission. The cars were fitted with a live axles and Bendix Duo-Servo mechanical brakes making the Model L a solid, comfortable, and exclusive platform. In total, Lincoln built just 1,411 Model L vehicles in 1935.
In 1936, Lincoln introduced the streamlined Lincoln-Zephyr.
The Great Depression had crippled every aspect of the economy, especially the luxury car segment. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president, having won election in 1932 on the promise of 'a new deal for the American people.' He won by a margin of nearly 17 points, carrying 42 of the 48 states and accumulating 472 electoral votes to incumbent president Herbert Hoover's 59.
Roosevelt's New Deal began to gain steam before the 1936 election campaign with landmark achievements such as instituting the Social Security system. Another popular campaign pledge which happened on December 5, 1933, was repealing Prohibition and putting the bootleggers out of business.
This 1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Phaeton is known as Franklin Delano Roosevelt's California campaign car. FDR used it for appearances around Los Angeles, riding in the back of an open luxury car waving to the crowds that always turned out to greet him.
Sid and Jenny Craig acquired this Lincoln K in 1993 from Tom Barrett through the Classic and Vintage Car Company in Beverly Hills. It rides on a 136-inch wheelbase and was delivered in the Royal Dark Blue in which it has been restored. It wears coachwork type 544, a standard four-door sedan, and is believed to have been specifically bodied for FDR's California use by his local supporters.
The restoration is an older job that still shows well in modern times. It has folding side windows, rear compartment footrest and jump seats, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, a orraine remotely operated spotlight, wide whitewall tires on wire wheels a luggage rack and, importantly for FDR, a smoker's kit in the rear.
In 2009, this vehicle was offered for sale by Bonhams Auction at the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, CA. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $348,000 inclusive of Buyer's Premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2009
2011 Russo and Steele - Monterey Auction
Sale Price :
USD $178,867
2009 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club
Sale Price :
USD $348,000
1935 Lincoln Model K Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Model K
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster Chassis#: K3948 Sold for USD$198,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Sedan Chassis#: K 3610 Sold for USD$10,175 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1935 Lincoln K Convertible Roadster Coachwork by LeBaron Chassis#: K3991 Sold for USD$100,800 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1935 Lincoln KB 5 PASSENGER SEDAN Chassis#: K4053 Sold for USD$43,957 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Phaeton Sold for USD$14,500 2017 Mecum : Chicago | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Convertible Coupe Chassis#: K3533 Sold for USD$324,500 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1935 LINCOLN K CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: K3722 Sold for USD$148,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1935 LINCOLN MODEL K NON-COLLAPSIBLE CABRIOLET Chassis#: K4280 Sold for USD$180,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1935 Lincoln Model K 304-B Non-Collapsible Cabriolet Chassis#: K4280 Sold for USD$170,500 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Convertible Roadster by LeBaron Chassis#: K3872 Sold for USD$242,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Seven-Passenger Limousine Sold for USD$41,250 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Movie Prop Phaeton Sold for USD$15,400 2013 Auctions America - California | |
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Series 301 Seven Passenger Limousine Sold for USD$60,500 2012 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale, Fl | |
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Phaeton Chassis#: K4582 Sold for USD$178,867 2011 Russo and Steele - Monterey Auction | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Series 301 7-Passenger Four Door Sold for USD$42,250 2011 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa - 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Convertible Roadster Chassis#: K3722 Sold for USD$117,000 2011 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | |
1935 Lincoln KA Victoria by Brunn Convertible Sold for USD$95,700 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Phaeton Sold for USD$345,000 2010 Branson Auctions - Spring 2010 | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Convertible Roadster Chassis#: K3872 Sold for USD$209,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Phaeton Chassis#: K4582 Sold for USD$348,000 2009 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club |
Lincoln Model Ks That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Lincoln Model K's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $150,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model K Limousine | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $27,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $125,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $120,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $90,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | 2019 Mecum : Houston | $115,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $120,000 | $125,000 | $165,000 | |
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | K3948 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $120,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $125,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Roadster by LeBaron | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $160,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model K 3 Window Sedan | K3762 | 2015 Rick Cole Monterey | $55,000 | $75,000 | |
1935 Lincoln Series K V-12 Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $15,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model K Seven-Passenger Limousine | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | ||||
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Series 301 Seven Passenger Limousine | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $40,000 | |||
1935 Lincoln Model k V-12 | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | ||||
1935 Lincoln Model K V-12 Series 301 Seven Passenger Limousine | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $65,000 | $75,000 | ||
1935 Lincoln Model K Convertible Roadster | K3722 | 2011 Gooding and Company The Amelia Island Auction | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
1935 Lincoln Model K Convertible Coupe by LeBaron | K3722 | 2010 FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS' MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | $200,000 | $250,000 |
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