1947 Lincoln Continental

Cabriolet Convertible

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1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible Project Car Harry Truman Parade-Lincoln Company Demo We purchased this with the intention of bringing it back to life. It was rumored to be President Truman's car for years then it came to auction. BOTH Cadillac and Lincoln gave Truman demos to try out and it has been widely known that he disliked the Cadillac brand. We researched files at the Truman museum and The Ford Museum --- this car with this VIN# was a company demo used put into service in Kansas City April of 1947. I contacted the Ford Museum and had them research the Lincoln where we discovered the car was a demo "In Company Service" in Kansas City. I then contacted the Truman Museum in Independence, MO and they had the pics of a car in his 35th Regiment reunion in KC June, 1947 and lots of other pics where he used the car all over the place in the USA. The car was originally tan showing through on all of the pics, painted over black right now. As you can see in the photos, this was the original color. He was seen in this car many times and used THIS car, then ordered a fleet of 20 Lincoln Cosmopolitans to my recollection. While we have documented that he used it, this was never his personal car. . It was later donated to the Confederate Air Force. It all fits because the owner before us was a P-51 Pilot who lead a very interesting life. It has holes where the Confederate Air Force was riveted to both doors. He always claimed to have the "Truman Parade Car." When his estate came available at auction, I showed up and there she was. All the research and folklore on the car points that this is the car. Any way I am moving and do not have room at my new place. It is about 65% complete. No engine, transmission or seats or trim. IT's pretty solid and a cool car. Needs lots of work and lots of parts. What you see is what you get. Bid Your Best Price Its Getting Sold There is NO title. . Thanks for looking Call Ron @ 918-691-9999 With Questions or To Discuss Details Browne Auction Specialists Selling Cool Stuff Since 1979 Thank YOU!