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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

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Uploaded on February 26, 2025
Taken on August 8, 2018