1942 Lincoln Continental

his rare 1942 Continental cabriolet benefits from a thorough, accurate Frame Off restoration. It has a 306 cid V12 with 120 hp!â?? Specs:â??â??â??1 of only 136 Cabriolets built!306 cid V12 engineDetailed concours restoration3-speed transmission with overdriveWhite wall tiresPower windowsClockRadioBeautiful Gold AccentsManually controlled seat3-speed transmission with overdrivePower Convertible Top with Glass BackOriginal Vacuum Powered WindowsCorrect Badges and EmblemsFender SkirtsBuilt in Continental KitWide Whitewall TiresDual Outside MirrorsHood OrnamentOE Style Hubcaps and Beauty RingsChrome BumpersThird Mount Brake LightsOriginal Style Single ExhaustHornFactory GaugesThis exceedingly rare 1942 Lincoln Continental is one of just 136 cabriolets produced before America focused its industrial might towards helping its allies defeat the forces of evil in World War II. The premium brand was born when Edsel Ford himself directed designer E.T. Bob Gregorie toward the creation of a new Lincoln that was a step above the midpriced Zephyr lineup. Reaction to a one-off prototype that Edsel drove to his annual Palm Beach vacation was overwhelmingly positive, and the first Continental emerged in 1941. The all-new halo car drew buyers into Lincoln showrooms in droves.The concours-quality restoration spared no detail and returned the Continental to its rightful position at the top of the Lincoln lineup. Black paint and historically accurate gold-plated trim accents low-slung style from the horizontal grille to the signature rear-mounted spare that gave the Continental its name. Stowing the tan top reveals tan leather interior with a body-color dash, correct gold-plated trim and an optional AM radio. The engine bay displays exacting detail. Model year 1942 brought refinements to the flathead V-12 engine, and the inherently smooth 306/130 HP performer is mated to a 3-speed manual transmission with column shift. Cars in great condition runs and drives well.