1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The first generation Lincoln Continental were built from 1939-48 (Production stopped in 1942 due to the outbreak of WW2, started again in 1946), available in coupe or convertible body styles.
Only 2 dozen were built in 1939 and 400 in 1940, these cars had hand hammered body panels. Machine pressed panels were introduced in 1941. identical to the 39-40 cars, except for pushbuttons instead of handles on the '41 doors.
The styling changed in 1942, the Continental got a squared up look at the front, the grille now with horizontal bars.
After the war, the Continental got a facelift, the grille now an egg crate style and updated trim.
For 1947, walnut wood trim was added to the interior. Production ended in 1948.
Engine; 120hp 292 cu in Lincoln-Zephyr V12
Montana Auto Museum
1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The first generation Lincoln Continental were built from 1939-48 (Production stopped in 1942 due to the outbreak of WW2, started again in 1946), available in coupe or convertible body styles.
Only 2 dozen were built in 1939 and 400 in 1940, these cars had hand hammered body panels. Machine pressed panels were introduced in 1941. identical to the 39-40 cars, except for pushbuttons instead of handles on the '41 doors.
The styling changed in 1942, the Continental got a squared up look at the front, the grille now with horizontal bars.
After the war, the Continental got a facelift, the grille now an egg crate style and updated trim.
For 1947, walnut wood trim was added to the interior. Production ended in 1948.
Engine; 120hp 292 cu in Lincoln-Zephyr V12
Montana Auto Museum