Summary

High-quality Capri Convertible. 317ci V8 4V engine with newly rebuilt Hydramatic automatic transmission. Ground-up restoration in the fall of 2016 and less than 200 miles since. Very nice-driving automobile.

Details

This 1953 Lincoln Capri Convertible received a ground-up restoration in 2016 and is powered by a 317ci V8 4V engine. The fuel and brake systems have been completely rebuilt, as has the 4-speed automatic Hydra-Matic transmission. The original radio has been fitted with modern AM/FM technology and the power vacuum antenna has been rebuilt and works nicely. It has had a recent new interior installed and all of the chrome has been replated and the car received new basecoat / clear coat paint. Power windows, and steering have also been rebuilt and the power top works great with its new dark blue Haartz Stay-Fast canvas fabric. The restoration on this Capri included detailing the engine compartment, a transmission rebuild, complete brake system rebuild with DOT-5 silicone fluid, master cylinder, booster and wheel cylinders with new brake lines, and a rebuilt fuel system including tank, carburetor, fuel pump and lines. It also included all-new weatherstripping throughout, complete new interior including the door panels, seats and carpet, new trunk interior with original jack and a new spare tires, a new dark blue Stay-Fast soft-top, five new period-correct wide whitewall tires, a new exhaust, and new chrome throughout. A battery disconnect switch was installed under the right dash and the original radio was converted to AM/FM/MPC digital with the original vacuum power antenna. This beautiful Lincoln runs, drives, and stops well.