Summary

Featuring a 448ci V12 and a 3-speed manual transmission, this Lincoln KB was the recipient of a nut-and-bolt restoration. Best of Show Amelia Island.

Details

Elegant and striking, this magnificent 1932 Lincoln KB wears a custom-built Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton body in the style of Brunn. The original Brunn Sport Phaeton - and the inspiration for this car - debuted at the 1932 New York Auto Show, wowing the crowds with its impeccable style. But with a $7,000 price tag, few buyers were willing or able to afford such a car during the height of the Great Depression, and it few found buyers. This gorgeous example is a genuine and desirable KB V12 wearing an exacting re-creation of that Brunn body that first wowed the audiences in 1932. It has been professionally built without compromise as a part of a nut-and-bolt restoration by a well-respected marque expert. The gorgeous styling and beautiful restoration earned this car a Best of Show award at the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, as well as First in Class at the equally competitive Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance. The body, finished in two-tone red over maroon, flows elegantly from front to back with twin steeply raked windscreens, a close-fitting tan convertible top and a custom-styled trunk, lending the car a dramatically low profile. Dual rear-mount spares add another layer of sporting elegance, keeping the body sides clean and unadorned. Large 7-1/2x18' chrome wheels, double-sided whitewalls, dual Pilot Ray spot lamps and gorgeous chrome trim provide plenty of additional flash. The paint work is beautifully finished, as one would expect from a multi-concours award-winner. Chrome, brightwork, detailing, and fit and finish are above reproach and have remained in exquisite condition since the restoration was completed. The cabin of this wonderful Lincoln was treated to the same level of care and detail as the rest of the body. The rear windscreen cranks into the cowl for a more open-air experience, and rear seat passengers face their own set of instrumentals to keep tabs on the driver, should he or she get a bit overzealous with the glorious V12 engine up front. Continuing the theme of excellence, the chassis, engine and undercarriage are beautifully presented, showing very little in the way of use since the restoration. Nearly every fastener and fitting has been correctly finished, and the engine compartment is fully detailed as per original. This is an outstanding example of one of Lincoln's most respected and desirable prewar cars. The upgraded coachwork has been executed to a standard of quality that would surely please the most discriminating collectors.