Now that must be an early example of the flat steel trunk with a lid. It looks a little bit grafted on to the sloping rear of the car, but it shows how designs were advancing.
@rx6180 Hey, Mick! It had the classic elements of the trunk as an upright box..just like the cars of the 20's, so in some way, was a tribute to that. At the time, cars were experimenting with a "fastback" "torpedo" design...not exactly sure about how the trunk area should look. Thanks! :) Jack
What a classy Classic Jack! I just want to lick those seats. Oops, did I say that? Haha. I wonder what this Lincoln cost new compared to the 3 low priced cars.
@gene978 Hey, Gene! LOL! The owner would not appreciate! :D I checked, and this car cost approximately $2800 to 2900. The most deluxe Ford in 1941 would have been somewhere between $900 and $1000. Roughly 3X more expensive! But worth every penny! Thanks! :) Jack
This really looks distinguished!! My father drove Lincolns for many years (70's, 80's, 90's), a new one every 4 years. They depreciated terribly though. He prefered the Town Car type. They were huge...one of them was even a 2 door. That was a pretty car too. The doors were massive on a 2 door. My mom had a hard time opening the thing from the inside because they were heavy.
@nightiscoming2 Cool that you had so many years exposure to Lincolns! They were definitely into length as the indicator of status! I remember the doors on the second generation Camaro...they were bears too! Thanks! :) Jack
Actually, to reference the commenter who stated this car looks like a Royce, the inspiration was the other way around, as this car was designed first.
The silver gray sure looks good with a burgundy interior. In 41 the Continental lost the door handles and ended up with very classy push-button door openers. I was wondering whether that gray is an original color? Grays at that time were sort of dowdy and this one really sparkles. Now since this one is a true classic it just might be an original color. :P
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! I was always intrigued with those pushbuttons....Kaiser and Frazer had them on the inside, but Lincoln was the only one to sport them outside, at least as far as I remember. Good point about the paint...as I remember this one has been judged in a national show, so I suspect it is original. Thanks! :) Jack
a V-12 engine. wow.. What a great Lincoln. ...But somehow it reminds me of Rolls Royce...wonder if there was some sort of inspiration there..the front grille of the car not so much..but the rest sure reminds me of a Rolls...nice car!
Now that must be an early example of the flat steel trunk with a lid. It looks a little bit grafted on to the sloping rear of the car, but it shows how designs were advancing.
rx6180 1 month ago
@rx6180 Hey, Mick! It had the classic elements of the trunk as an upright box..just like the cars of the 20's, so in some way, was a tribute to that. At the time, cars were experimenting with a "fastback" "torpedo" design...not exactly sure about how the trunk area should look. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 month ago
What a classy Classic Jack! I just want to lick those seats. Oops, did I say that? Haha. I wonder what this Lincoln cost new compared to the 3 low priced cars.
gene978 3 months ago
@gene978 Hey, Gene! LOL! The owner would not appreciate! :D I checked, and this car cost approximately $2800 to 2900. The most deluxe Ford in 1941 would have been somewhere between $900 and $1000. Roughly 3X more expensive! But worth every penny! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago
This really looks distinguished!! My father drove Lincolns for many years (70's, 80's, 90's), a new one every 4 years. They depreciated terribly though. He prefered the Town Car type. They were huge...one of them was even a 2 door. That was a pretty car too. The doors were massive on a 2 door. My mom had a hard time opening the thing from the inside because they were heavy.
nightiscoming2 3 months ago
@nightiscoming2 Cool that you had so many years exposure to Lincolns! They were definitely into length as the indicator of status! I remember the doors on the second generation Camaro...they were bears too! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago
Actually, to reference the commenter who stated this car looks like a Royce, the inspiration was the other way around, as this car was designed first.
jaredhtx 3 months ago
@jaredhtx Hey, Jared! Thanks for the time frame on that! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago
The silver gray sure looks good with a burgundy interior. In 41 the Continental lost the door handles and ended up with very classy push-button door openers. I was wondering whether that gray is an original color? Grays at that time were sort of dowdy and this one really sparkles. Now since this one is a true classic it just might be an original color. :P
cheddyrod 3 months ago
@cheddyrod Actually I was wondering about the color but you have to admit it sure looks good.
clausewitzmoltke 3 months ago
@clausewitzmoltke Good point! I have a feeling it's original. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! I was always intrigued with those pushbuttons....Kaiser and Frazer had them on the inside, but Lincoln was the only one to sport them outside, at least as far as I remember. Good point about the paint...as I remember this one has been judged in a national show, so I suspect it is original. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago
Now that's riding in style.
mrcaymanislands1 3 months ago
@mrcaymanislands1 It sure is style! Not many could match this style at the time! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago
What a BEAUTY!
46619TAB 3 months ago
@46619TAB It sure is a beauty! Great style was alive and well! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago
a V-12 engine. wow.. What a great Lincoln. ...But somehow it reminds me of Rolls Royce...wonder if there was some sort of inspiration there..the front grille of the car not so much..but the rest sure reminds me of a Rolls...nice car!
55points 3 months ago
@55points Hey, Roger! That may very well be...certainly Rolls Royce was the gold standard of premium cars.
Designers definitely were subject to influence by great designs! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 3 months ago