Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 109
1922 Lincoln Model L Seven Passenger Sedan Chassis no. 5503 Engine no. 27771
Sold for US$21,280 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 109
1922 Lincoln Model L Seven Passenger Sedan
1922 Lincoln Model L Seven Passenger Sedan
Chassis no. 5503
Engine no. 27771
Chassis no. 5503
Engine no. 27771
358ci L-head inline 8-cylinder engine
Single Stromberg carburetor
90hp
3-speed manual transmission
4-wheel semi-elliptical leaf springs with front and rear floating axles
Rear wheel mechanical brakes
*Formerly part of the Don and Lynette Short Collection
*Top-of-the-line example
*Elegant Leland-Era Lincoln
*A suitable tour car
THE LINCOLN MODEL L
Henry Leland was a skilled designer and his new Lincoln 'L' car was a beautifully crafted machine. The famous fork and blade eight was very smooth and put out strong power. The car was good and as high a quality as anything produced at the time. The company's sales targets were large and Leland had trouble delivering the numbers he wanted. He worried that speedier production would diminish quality and he was not willing to let that happen. Unfortunately the company's board saw it differently and placed the company into receivership where it was offered for sale. Leland's old nemesis Henry Ford swept in and bought the whole company for eight million dollars, Leland staying on with the company for only four months.
The cars produced prior to Fords' acquisition of Lincoln are rare and sought after. The cars are high quality in all respects and the design and look is advanced for the period.
THE CAR OFFERED
This is a nice example of the Lincoln Model L seven-passenger sedan. A rare variation of the more common five-passenger sedan, it lacks the limousine's division making it more driver-friendly. The finely finished interior has jump seats that disappear into the backs of the front seats. The interior fittings are typical of the high quality expected in a car of Lincoln's caliber. The Lincoln chassis is a good match for closed coachwork as it has the power, brakes and steering to easily accommodate the added weight. This car has been well restored in an attractive black and green livery. The body-style has a nice vintage feel with its pre-classic era styling. Despite the pre-classic era construction date the car is recognized as a full classic by the CCCA. The inviting interior conjures up images of Fall and Spring tours when it's a bit too cold for the open cars.
Formerly part of the Don and Lynette Short Collection, the Lincoln has been minimally used but carefully stored since being acquired over a decade ago. This is a rare chance to acquire an early Leland-era Lincoln. It is difficult to find an early closed car that has been so nicely restored.
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