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1942 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The Continental was the brainchild of Edsel Ford and the design was executed by Ford's chief stylist, Bob Gregorie. It was introduced in 1940 as an exclusive, luxurious, hand-crafted automobile for the status conscious consumer.
The 1942 Continental's front end design was a major design departure from the 1940-41 models. The model also got a larger 306cid V12 engine with 130hp which is 10 more than earlier models. 1942 is also the rarest of all Continentals; it was in production for only a few months due to the outbreak of World War Two, which resulted in a shutdown of the U.S. auto industry. Only 136 Cabriolets were built out of production that totaled only 336 units in all in the short year before civilian automobile production ended.
The early Continental was recognized by the Museum of Modern Art as one of eight automotive 'works of art' and by Time magazine as one of the top ten best-designed commercial industrial products of all time.
This very rare Cabriolet benefits from a recent thorough restoration and remains clean and kempt throughout. Painted a deep glossy blue, the interior is an attractive dark navy color that complements the tan cloth top. This low mileage example is furnished with white wall tires, matching tonneau cover, radio and heater. The 3-speed transmission is equipped with overdrive to lower engine rpm during highway driving. Recognized as a full classic by CCCA, an AACA first place winner! Here is a rare opportunity to own an absolutely gorgeous and accurately restored Continental; 1 of only 136 examples ever constructed!
* Thoroughly restored to show quality!
* Gorgeous hand-crafted styling!
* A very rare find!
21 (Large)
1942 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The Continental was the brainchild of Edsel Ford and the design was executed by Ford's chief stylist, Bob Gregorie. It was introduced in 1940 as an exclusive, luxurious, hand-crafted automobile for the status conscious consumer.
The 1942 Continental's front end design was a major design departure from the 1940-41 models. The model also got a larger 306cid V12 engine with 130hp which is 10 more than earlier models. 1942 is also the rarest of all Continentals; it was in production for only a few months due to the outbreak of World War Two, which resulted in a shutdown of the U.S. auto industry. Only 136 Cabriolets were built out of production that totaled only 336 units in all in the short year before civilian automobile production ended.
The early Continental was recognized by the Museum of Modern Art as one of eight automotive 'works of art' and by Time magazine as one of the top ten best-designed commercial industrial products of all time.
This very rare Cabriolet benefits from a recent thorough restoration and remains clean and kempt throughout. Painted a deep glossy blue, the interior is an attractive dark navy color that complements the tan cloth top. This low mileage example is furnished with white wall tires, matching tonneau cover, radio and heater. The 3-speed transmission is equipped with overdrive to lower engine rpm during highway driving. Recognized as a full classic by CCCA, an AACA first place winner! Here is a rare opportunity to own an absolutely gorgeous and accurately restored Continental; 1 of only 136 examples ever constructed!
* Thoroughly restored to show quality!
* Gorgeous hand-crafted styling!
* A very rare find!