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LINCOLN Convertible, 1947 1st production: 1947 Type: MPV Body : CABR Serial number : 7H167224 Fiscal power : 27 CV Energy : ES Displayed mileage : 94 604 kms (not guaranteed) In 1917, the Lincoln company was founded in Detroit. Its creator, Henry M. Leland, who was also one of the founders of the famous Cadillac company, set his sights on establishing himself as a luxury car manufacturer. However, the company fell victim to financial difficulties and was bought by Henry Ford in 1922, who turned it into his prestige car division. The design of our car was created by Bob Gregorie, Ford's chief stylist, based on an idea by Edsel Ford. It is advertised in the Lincoln range as "an exclusive, luxurious, handcrafted automobile for the discerning, affluent consumer", The "Continental" model is recognized by the Museum of Modern Art as one of eight "works of automotive art", and by Times magazine as one of the ten best-designed commercial industrial products of all time, Ten generations of Lincolns were produced between the early 1940s and the 2000s. In 1947, 1,570 Lincolns were built, including our model. Technical specifications - Engine: 5.5-liter V12, developing approximately 125 hp. - Transmission: 3-speed manual with overdrive. Dimensions : - Length: 5.48 m - Width: 2.03 m - Height: 1.68 m - Wheelbase: 3.23 m - Weight: 2,041 kg The engine has been successfully restarted, but as the car has been parked in the dry for several years, it will need a complete overhaul, including a check of all safety components. The paintwork has a few flaws, but is very well presented. The structural elements show no visible corrosion. There is some pitting on the chromes and a scratch on the front right fender, but the upholstery is in very good condition, as is the soft top. No registration document, FFVE file. With technical inspection.

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LINCOLN Convertible, 1947 1st production: 1947 Type: MPV Body : CABR Serial number : 7H167224 Fiscal power : 27 CV Energy : ES Displayed mileage : 94 604 kms (not guaranteed) In 1917, the Lincoln company was founded in Detroit. Its creator, Henry M. Leland, who was also one of the founders of the famous Cadillac company, set his sights on establishing himself as a luxury car manufacturer. However, the company fell victim to financial difficulties and was bought by Henry Ford in 1922, who turned it into his prestige car division. The design of our car was created by Bob Gregorie, Ford's chief stylist, based on an idea by Edsel Ford. It is advertised in the Lincoln range as "an exclusive, luxurious, handcrafted automobile for the discerning, affluent consumer", The "Continental" model is recognized by the Museum of Modern Art as one of eight "works of automotive art", and by Times magazine as one of the ten best-designed commercial industrial products of all time, Ten generations of Lincolns were produced between the early 1940s and the 2000s. In 1947, 1,570 Lincolns were built, including our model. Technical specifications - Engine: 5.5-liter V12, developing approximately 125 hp. - Transmission: 3-speed manual with overdrive. Dimensions : - Length: 5.48 m - Width: 2.03 m - Height: 1.68 m - Wheelbase: 3.23 m - Weight: 2,041 kg The engine has been successfully restarted, but as the car has been parked in the dry for several years, it will need a complete overhaul, including a check of all safety components. The paintwork has a few flaws, but is very well presented. The structural elements show no visible corrosion. There is some pitting on the chromes and a scratch on the front right fender, but the upholstery is in very good condition, as is the soft top. No registration document, FFVE file. With technical inspection.

Estimate 45 000 - 65 000 EUR

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