As the popularity of the automobile crested in the 1920’s due to affordability, being a better transit option, and exploring America, it can be easy to see why some of the more affordable cars may have lived a harsher life than some. For instance this 1934 Lincoln Town car is the epitome of style and luxury with its V12 heart. Claimed to be a completely original unrestored survivor, it is clear that this Town car was well cherished and taken care of in its lifetime. Originally purchased by a wealthy family, this Lincoln has benefited greatly from spending its lifetime in California. After spending 40 years with its original family, this beauty was donated to a museum, to where it has currently been donated for auction. With a couple of days remaining in the auction, bidding has escalated to $17,600. Take a look at this miraculous survivor here on ebay out of Orange, California.
As far as vintage engines go, these early V12’s are really a work of art, and this one certainly is as well. Reflecting 89,610 miles it is unclear if this mileage is actual, but it certainly seems feasible. There is a lovely patina that reflects how clean the engine compartment is, and leads the mind to think that “what a lovely original appearance” this view offers. With a recent water pump rebuild, this V12 sedan is ready to drive.
Much like the engine compartment, the interior is phenomenal. Very tidy, and clean, there are only a few condition concerns to be mention. The front bench has a cut, and some other minor wear to the drive side of the bench. The driver door pull also reflects some wear, but is still hanging on. For being 83 years old, the door jambs are clean enough to eat off of and there is no rust visible in the jambs or on the door edges.
The dash is a whole different beauty with some minor patina, and a truly charming appearance that would make anyone grin when sitting in the driver position. With fine wood trimming, bright dial displays, and a stick shift to control the roar of 12 cylinders, it is clear to see how fine of a machine this is now, and how fine it was back in 1934. One other issue I will mention is that the door panels appear wet in these photos. My guess is that the car was washed and freshly detailed, but as anyone can tell you, old cars aren’t nearly as well sealed up as modern cars. So hopefully little to no damage occurred from that incident.
With a glossy appearance much like a finely polished black onyx, the paint on this Lincoln is far superior to anything being sprayed by most manufacturers today. Its reflective qualities are fantastic, and there are only minor condition issues that modern cars often suffer from after a short life span. There are a few scuffs to the paint, and a few areas where minimal and small chipping has occurred. It would seem that the only real rust to discuss is on the passenger side running board where the stainless trim meets the rubber grip section. An absolutely stunning machine, this Town Car is the Crème de la Crème of early big engine survivors. What do you think this stunning example will sell for?
Doesn’t seem fair that this car will pull a fraction of what a similar Packard or Cadillac would, and I say that as a Packard and Cadillac fan.
This isn’t close to the car a Packard or even a Cadillac is. It was more akin to its Ford V8 cousins.
it’s a better built car than both the Packard and Cadillac, just ask any restorer that has done any of them.
Like it running black walls, like it most likely would have in the day. Lots of great automobiles for the wealthy to choose from then.
Why do people shine their tires with glossy tire dressing?
To attract dirt.
What a handsome vehicle. Lincoln has an interesting history before Fords acquisition. The Lincoln v12, or any peer of that period, can probably out live a 60’s to 09’s Jag v12 in terms of reliability.
Lincoln forgot it’s heritage. It’s time to bring back the Town car
@ Dave Wright: You’re thinking of the Zephyr engines, which were basically an extended Ford V8. The Lincoln K series engines were flatheads too, but you’ll notice the exhaust manifold is in the valley of the vee instead of off the sides, and the spark plugs are closer to the vee as well. The way the heads are formed is also very different. If there were some under-shots I think we’d see regular longitudinal half-elliptic springs, too. These cars were very well-engineered and built, very much in the Packard class. They did not descend to being simply senior Fords until the Zephyrs lost that name and became simply Lincolns.
What kind of power/displacement??
414 cubic inches and 150 HP
This is a 4-door, 6 passenger sedan. Not a town car. At the time it was built, a town car referred to a car with a division window and the driver’s compartment typically had a removable fabric roof section.
That said, this Packard enthusiast would love to own it, Just have no garage space.
K model Lincoln’s are special cars. hard to believe the price is so low.