1948 Lincoln Continental

Convertible

V12

Manual

876H761182

Clear

Gasoline

1948 Lincoln Convertible. I do not know what exact model this would technically be, Please do your research with the provided Vin number. This car is a very solid project. I have been over every inch of the car and it still has its original paint with no signs of any previous body work. There is a oil change sticker in the door jamb from 1953. Exterior & Body & Frame- Amazingly still has Original paint. Floor pans have rust (see pictures). Body has no rot and is very solid, It does have various dings, dents scratches and surface rust from exposed metal where paint has wore off. Frame is completely solid with no rot. Engine & Trans- This car has its complete original drivetrain. The flathead v12 cranks but will not start. It is not getting spark. All of the factory wiring is neat and in place, it appears nothing has been messed with on this car. all the stock engine parts such as air cleaner seem to be in order. The clutch feels good and the car shifts through all the gears. Interior- I have the seat frames and some other interior pieces. The interior will need completely redone as it had deteriorated badly. I removed the interior and all the pieces will go with the car. The convertible top appears to have all of its components, but will need gone through completely. Misc - The fuel lines, brake lines and all the wiring appears to be in excellent untouched condition. I do not know the true mileage of the car. Title- This car was in a barn since the 70s. The previous owner never received a title for this car and now both parties have passed away. This car will be sold with a bill of sale only. I have researched the complete history of this car and will consider getting a title and trying to relist if it does not sell. It is a bit of a headache to get a title if you live in a state that requires one for this old of a car. You can register the car in Vermont since you are not required to live in the state to register and they do not require titles on older cars. Then use that registration to acquire a title. Which I had planned to do. You would need to pay tax in Vermont and then again in your state by doing this. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to set up a time to see the car. Also if you would like pictures or better pictures of a particular area please ask and I will take and email them to you. On May-04-15 at 12:22:46 PDT, seller added the following information: **This is a original paint car, a absolutely great car to restore, no surprises hidden under repaints or primer**On May-10-15 at 07:28:53 PDT, seller added the following information: ***************************UPDATE PLEASE READ********** Upon doing some research after receiving questions I found that these cars are much more rare than any other Lincoln. I could only find 2 sales of completely restored examples. A light green one Sold at Barrett Jackson in Palm beach with no reserve for $110,000. The other was anther sold by Mecum that was the same color as this one, but am still trying to find the sale price. It is apparent these are Much more rare and selling for much more money than the continentals. You can look up both of these cars online and find that they are exactly the same car as mine. Except mine is missing the fender skirts. Here is the description of the car by Barrett Jackson:For sale at auction: Lot #638 - The most important thing about this V12 powered Lincoln convertible is that it is not a Continental. It is much more rare and distinctive. This convertible is resplendent in Valley Green with green leather interior, matching green carpets and a tan cloth top and top boot. Its 305cid Flathead V12 engine drive through an overdrive 3-speed transmission giving it performance that will comfortably keep up with today's freeway traffic. As expected for Ford's top-of-the-line marque, it is comprehensively equipped including pushbutton radio, heater, clock, rear fender skirts with delicious chrome embellishments, hubcaps, trim rings and power windows. The restoration evidences very high quality workmanship and materials throughout, especially in the exceptionally crisp and sharp grille and trim chrome work - an area of these cars which is frighteningly expensive to restore and therefore frequently given short shrift in restorations - and the precise fit and function of the pushbutton-operated doors. The chassis, drivetrain and engine are like new. The 1948 Lincolns were succeeded very early in 1948 by the completely re-designed 1949 Lincolns and Cosmopolitans. Only 6,470 1948 Lincolns were built in all body styles. Of them, the convertible is far and away the most rare and sought by collectors and this is an exceptionally fine and sympathetically restored example that needs absolutely no excuses.