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  1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Convertible
1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Convertible in Canary Yellow ASK SELLER QUESTION Year 1951 Exterior Canary Yellow (Code # 210) Make Lincoln Interior Model Cosmopolitan Price call for price Mileage 6231 VIN 51LP8478H Engine 5. 5 Ltr - 337 CI. 152 hp V-8 engine                 Click on a thumbnail to view all photos in a new window    
     

1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Convertible

NOTE:  An Awesome Video of this Classic and "I Remember You". Just scroll down this page an inch or two!

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Thank you for visiting another one of AUTOCHOICE Is Yours. LLC's exclusive listings!   It is rare occasion we at AUTOCHOICE has the privilege to represent a classic such as this 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Convertible.   What an honor to represent a car of this caliber!

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This beautiful classic has a happy beginning and a sad ending.   The wife of the owner of this car had some serious health issues and was in the hospital with not a very good prospect for return to normal health.   He was quite depressed and his wife knew what would perk him up.   You see her husband had bought brand new. a 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan just like this one. only it was Admiral blue.   He loved that car so much but had to sell it so they both could get their education.   He had always wished he could have one like it again.  

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Well. his wife just knew what would revive him. his love of a 51 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Convertible.   To make a very long story short. what you see is what she purchased and friends of the family took their truck and enclosed trailer down to Texas where the car was and brought it back to her husband.   You ask. did it do the  trick?  You bet your bottom dollar it worked. Her husband did get to enjoy the Lincoln for 8 years even though his health was never perfect. having this special classic in his stable made a huge difference.   For proof. just scroll to the bottom of the 161 photos and view the last three photos with him and his wife driving in a holiday parade.   Does he look happy. ? 

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Over the months his full recovery did not happen. however. he had a few months have extreme happiness with his young bride of 56 years and the car they started their life together with.

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The young bride had a very hard time make the decision to part with this classic. but finally realized it just wouldn't be the same showing the car in shows and driving in parades without her first love with her.   The decision was made and now the next new owner has the opportunity to start their own story.

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If after you have perused the photos and feel that tug at your heart strings to move towards ownership of this classic. why don't you just call Don at (509) 301-1498.   He will be happy to answer those unanswered questions and make it easy for you to trailer it home.

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Don says that while he was doing the photo/video shoot. it was the most enjoyable car he has ever had the privilege of preparing for the market.

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Below. you will find some interesting historical fact about the car for your information and enjoyment.   Don would love to hear from you concerning any other information he might be able to add to this list.

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Don says he is trying to get the previous owner's name so more history can be added to this listing.   So. keep checking back to see if he has been successful!  Also check back as Don is editing a video of this car you won't want to miss.   It should be ready to post in the next few days just below this paragraph.

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And now. the U-Tube Video for your enjoyment!  The song is very appropriate for the owner of this classic.   Memories it did create. How about you creating your own with this classic!

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DESCRIPTION

Estimate: $65. 00 - $95. 00

This beautifully restored 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan convertible coupe is one of only 857 examples produced in 1951. and one of only 19 known to have survived to today. a 337 CI V-8 mated to a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. it is finished in Canary Yellow. (#210) with a Wine leather interior and Black power top. and offers power windows. spotlights. fender skirts. deluxe wheel covers and wide Whitewall tires.

HIGHLIGHTS
- 1 of only 857 produced
- Beautifully restored car
- 337 CI V-8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Power convertible top
- Power windows
- Twin Spotlights
- Fender skirts
- Deluxe wheel covers
- Wide whitewall tires
- Canary Yellow (#210) with Wine leather interior
- Black soft top Oh by the way. we don't want to forget the truck air horns. you can see them. (all four) and the compressor.   Honk that horn and you will draw real attention to the car. and of course you. LOL. Bit of History. courtesy of Wikipedia:

1949 was significant to the Ford and Lincoln lines due to the introduction of the 1949 Ford and the 1949 Mercury Eight. which became very popular with customizers who created "Lead sleds" from it. All were brand new bodies.

The Cosmopolitan featured a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission supplied by General Motors or a base three-speed manual and a 5. 5  liter (337 cubic inch) 152 hp V8[5] as well as an "aerodynamic" hood ornament. Like the Continental of the 1960s. the Cosmopolitan featured suicide doors. which opened from the B-pillar. In 1949. new coil springs were added to the front. [6] The headlights and tail lights on the Cosmopolitan reflected a new styling trend appearing on customized vehicles called "frenching" where various items were recessed into the bodywork. along with a new styling appearance called "ponton".

In 1951. power window and seats were standard. [2]

Generation One:

Generation one Overview Model years 1949–1951 Assembly Los Angeles. California. USA[1]
Dearborn. Michigan. USA[1]
St. Louis. Missouri. USA[1] Designer Eugene T. "Bob" Gregorie Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupe[1]
2-door Capri coupe[1]
2-door convertible[1]
4 door sedan[1] Powertrain Engine 337 cu in (5. 5 L) 2-bbl. Flathead V8[1][2] Transmission 3-speed manual[1]
4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic[1] Dimensions Wheelbase 125. 0 in (3. 75 mm) [1][2][3] Length 1949: 220. 5 in (5. 01 mm) [1][2]
1950: 221. 2 in (5. 18 mm)[1]
1951: 222. 5 in (5. 52 mm)[1] Width 1949–50: 77. 8 in (1. 76 mm)
1950–51: 78. 2 in (1. 86 mm)[4] Height 1949–50: 62. 7 in (1. 93 mm)
1951: 62. 6 in (1. 90 mm) Curb weight 4. 00–4. 00 lb (2. 00–2. 00 kg) Chaim Weizmann limo 1950 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan convertible 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan convertible rear

1949 was significant to the Ford and Lincoln lines due to the introduction of the 1949 Ford and the 1949 Mercury Eight. which became very popular with customizers who created "Lead sleds" from it. All were brand new bodies.

The Cosmopolitan featured a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission supplied by General Motors or a base three-speed manual and a 5. 5  liter (337 cubic inch) 152 hp V8[5] as well as an "aerodynamic" hood ornament. Like the Continental of the 1960s. the Cosmopolitan featured suicide doors. which opened from the B-pillar. In 1949. new coil springs were added to the front. [6] The headlights and tail lights on the Cosmopolitan reflected a new styling trend appearing on customized vehicles called "frenching" where various items were recessed into the bodywork. along with a new styling appearance called "ponton".

In 1951. power window and seats were standard. [2]

One Authors input:

The Lincoln Cosmopolitan was introduced in the late 1940s and remained in production until the early 1950s. For 1949. the entire Lincoln model line was all new; no longer were there pontoon fenders. In their place were a flowing envelope styling that gracefully drifted down to the rear bumper. The Lincoln models were similar to the Mercury. mostly distinguished by their grille and larger engine.

In 1950. Johnny Mantz finished in 9th place in the Mexican Road Race. They were popular with racers due to their small size and powerful engines. Even the White House ordered 19 examples for presidential. governmental. and VIP use.

The 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan was easily identifiable by its front end. which featured sunken in head lights. In the back were slight fins and fender blades.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007

Report by Jessica Donaldson;

The whole Lincoln model lineup was revamped in 1949 and lost the dated pontoon fenders and instead received a flowing envelope styling that flowed to the rear bumper. Similar to the Mercury. the Lincoln models grille and larger engines set them apart. Easily distinguished from the 1948 models. these models featured recessed headlights and a more 'streamlined appearance'.

A stately full-size luxury car. the Cosmopolitan from Lincoln was the type of car to chauffeur presidents. Introduced in 1949 the all-new postwar Cosmopolitan was produced until 1954. The design of these elegant models came from high-school dropout turned automobile designer Eugene T. Gregorie. or 'Bob'. Its one-piece windshield and chrome spears trailing the front fenders could easily differentiate the Cosmopolitan.

Available in four body styles. the grand Cosmopolitan came in club coupe. town sedan. sport sedan and convertible. The vehicle had a 125-inch wheelbase. an overall length of 220. 5 inches. and a width of 77. 8 inches and had a height of 62. 7 inches. The most expensive and the heaviest. the convertible had a base price of $3. 48. Only 1. 30 convertible Cosmopolitans were produced. Weighing around 4. 00 pounds. the Cosmopolitan featured a base three-speed manual and a 5. 5-liter (337 cubic inch) 152 hp or a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission from General Motors.

Sporting a sleek ornament on the hood. the Cosmopolitan was every inch of its detailed body majestically perfect. Suicide doors opened from the B-pillar and the headlights and taillights typified a new styling trend called 'frenching' where parts were recessed into the bodywork. New coil springs were added to the front in 1949. Power windows and power seats became a standard option in 1951.

Johnny Mantz finished in 9th place in the Mexican Road Race. The White House purchased 19 Lincoln Cosmopolitans for their presidential. governmental and VIP needs.

The second generation of the Cosmopolitan was introduced in 1952 and ran until 1954. Following a restyle in 1952. the Cosmopolitan was paired with the new full-sized Capri. Updates this year included sunken headlights in the front end. slight fins and fender blades. Replacing the previous engine was the new OHC 317 cu in (5. 2 L) Lincoln Y-Block V8. For long legged passengers leg room in the front was increased to 42 inches. Thanks to the new V8 engine Lincolns won the top four spot in 1952 and 1953 in the Stock Car category of the Pan American Road Race. Lincoln took both first and second place in 1954. its final year.

Based on a regular Cosmopolitan sedan. the Limousine was modified heavily and featured a variety of luxury features. Specially designed for U. S. President Harry S. Truman. the Cosmopolitan Limousine sported gold plating. letter desks and reading lights. Incredibly modern for the day and time. the vehicle featured two-way intercom between the driver and passengers and full power windows. which could be completely controlled from the President's seat. Only 18 of these unique models were built. Nine models were sent to the White House and eight travelled around the U. S. to place Truman often visited. Henry Ford II donated a very special 1950 Cosmopolitan Limousine to Dr. Weizmann in Israel.

Sources:
http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Lincoln_Cosmopolitan
http://www. brewtowncruisers. com/Lincoln
http://www. complex. com/rides/2012/11/the-complete-history-of-presidential-rides/2-1950-lincoln-cosmopolitan-limousines
By Jessica Donaldson

DESCRIPTION

Estimate: $65. 00 - $80. 00

This beautifully restored 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan convertible coupe is one of only 857 examples produced in 1951. and one of only 19 known to have survived to today. a 337 CI V-8 mated to a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. it is finished in Canary Yellow. (#210) with a Wine leather interior and Black power top. and offers power windows. spotlights. fender skirts. deluxe wheel covers and wide Whitewall tires.

HIGHLIGHTS
- 1 of only 857 produced
- Beautifully restored car
- 337 CI V-8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Power convertible top
- Power windows
- Twin Spotlights
- Fender skirts
- Deluxe wheel covers
- Wide whitewall tires
- Canary Yellow (#210) with Wine leather interior
- Black soft top Oh by the way. we don't want to forget the truck air horns. you can see them. (all four) and the compressor.   Honk that horn and you will draw real attention to the car. and of course you. LOL. Bit of History. courtesy of Wikipedia:

1949 was significant to the Ford and Lincoln lines due to the introduction of the 1949 Ford and the 1949 Mercury Eight. which became very popular with customizers who created "Lead sleds" from it. All were brand new bodies.

The Cosmopolitan featured a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission supplied by General Motors or a base three-speed manual and a 5. 5  liter (337 cubic inch) 152 hp V8[5] as well as an "aerodynamic" hood ornament. Like the Continental of the 1960s. the Cosmopolitan featured suicide doors. which opened from the B-pillar. In 1949. new coil springs were added to the front. [6] The headlights and tail lights on the Cosmopolitan reflected a new styling trend appearing on customized vehicles called "frenching" where various items were recessed into the bodywork. along with a new styling appearance called "ponton".

In 1951. power window and seats were standard. [2]

Generation One:

Generation one Overview Model years 1949–1951 Assembly Los Angeles. California. USA[1]
Dearborn. Michigan. USA[1]
St. Louis. Missouri. USA[1] Designer Eugene T. "Bob" Gregorie Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupe[1]
2-door Capri coupe[1]
2-door convertible[1]
4 door sedan[1] Powertrain Engine 337 cu in (5. 5 L) 2-bbl. Flathead V8[1][2] Transmission 3-speed manual[1]
4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic[1] Dimensions Wheelbase 125. 0 in (3. 75 mm) [1][2][3] Length 1949: 220. 5 in (5. 01 mm) [1][2]
1950: 221. 2 in (5. 18 mm)[1]
1951: 222. 5 in (5. 52 mm)[1] Width 1949–50: 77. 8 in (1. 76 mm)
1950–51: 78. 2 in (1. 86 mm)[4] Height 1949–50: 62. 7 in (1. 93 mm)
1951: 62. 6 in (1. 90 mm) Curb weight 4. 00–4. 00 lb (2. 00–2. 00 kg) Chaim Weizmann limo 1950 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan convertible 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan convertible rear

1949 was significant to the Ford and Lincoln lines due to the introduction of the 1949 Ford and the 1949 Mercury Eight. which became very popular with customizers who created "Lead sleds" from it. All were brand new bodies.

The Cosmopolitan featured a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission supplied by General Motors or a base three-speed manual and a 5. 5  liter (337 cubic inch) 152 hp V8[5] as well as an "aerodynamic" hood ornament. Like the Continental of the 1960s. the Cosmopolitan featured suicide doors. which opened from the B-pillar. In 1949. new coil springs were added to the front. [6] The headlights and tail lights on the Cosmopolitan reflected a new styling trend appearing on customized vehicles called "frenching" where various items were recessed into the bodywork. along with a new styling appearance called "ponton".

In 1951. power window and seats were standard. [2]

One Authors input:

The Lincoln Cosmopolitan was introduced in the late 1940s and remained in production until the early 1950s. For 1949. the entire Lincoln model line was all new; no longer were there pontoon fenders. In their place were a flowing envelope styling that gracefully drifted down to the rear bumper. The Lincoln models were similar to the Mercury. mostly distinguished by their grille and larger engine.

In 1950. Johnny Mantz finished in 9th place in the Mexican Road Race. They were popular with racers due to their small size and powerful engines. Even the White House ordered 19 examples for presidential. governmental. and VIP use.

The 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan was easily identifiable by its front end. which featured sunken in head lights. In the back were slight fins and fender blades.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007

Report by Jessica Donaldson;

The whole Lincoln model lineup was revamped in 1949 and lost the dated pontoon fenders and instead received a flowing envelope styling that flowed to the rear bumper. Similar to the Mercury. the Lincoln models grille and larger engines set them apart. Easily distinguished from the 1948 models. these models featured recessed headlights and a more 'streamlined appearance'.

A stately full-size luxury car. the Cosmopolitan from Lincoln was the type of car to chauffeur presidents. Introduced in 1949 the all-new postwar Cosmopolitan was produced until 1954. The design of these elegant models came from high-school dropout turned automobile designer Eugene T. Gregorie. or 'Bob'. Its one-piece windshield and chrome spears trailing the front fenders could easily differentiate the Cosmopolitan.

Available in four body styles. the grand Cosmopolitan came in club coupe. town sedan. sport sedan and convertible. The vehicle had a 125-inch wheelbase. an overall length of 220. 5 inches. and a width of 77. 8 inches and had a height of 62. 7 inches. The most expensive and the heaviest. the convertible had a base price of $3. 48. Only 1. 30 convertible Cosmopolitans were produced. Weighing around 4. 00 pounds. the Cosmopolitan featured a base three-speed manual and a 5. 5-liter (337 cubic inch) 152 hp or a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission from General Motors.

Sporting a sleek ornament on the hood. the Cosmopolitan was every inch of its detailed body majestically perfect. Suicide doors opened from the B-pillar and the headlights and taillights typified a new styling trend called 'frenching' where parts were recessed into the bodywork. New coil springs were added to the front in 1949. Power windows and power seats became a standard option in 1951.

Johnny Mantz finished in 9th place in the Mexican Road Race. The White House purchased 19 Lincoln Cosmopolitans for their presidential. governmental and VIP needs.

The second generation of the Cosmopolitan was introduced in 1952 and ran until 1954. Following a restyle in 1952. the Cosmopolitan was paired with the new full-sized Capri. Updates this year included sunken headlights in the front end. slight fins and fender blades. Replacing the previous engine was the new OHC 317 cu in (5. 2 L) Lincoln Y-Block V8. For long legged passengers leg room in the front was increased to 42 inches. Thanks to the new V8 engine Lincolns won the top four spot in 1952 and 1953 in the Stock Car category of the Pan American Road Race. Lincoln took both first and second place in 1954. its final year.

Based on a regular Cosmopolitan sedan. the Limousine was modified heavily and featured a variety of luxury features. Specially designed for U. S. President Harry S. Truman. the Cosmopolitan Limousine sported gold plating. letter desks and reading lights. Incredibly modern for the day and time. the vehicle featured two-way intercom between the driver and passengers and full power windows. which could be completely controlled from the President's seat. Only 18 of these unique models were built. Nine models were sent to the White House and eight travelled around the U. S. to place Truman often visited. Henry Ford II donated a very special 1950 Cosmopolitan Limousine to Dr. Weizmann in Israel.

Sources:
http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Lincoln_Cosmopolitan
http://www. brewtowncruisers. com/Lincoln
http://www. complex. com/rides/2012/11/the-complete-history-of-presidential-rides/2-1950-lincoln-cosmopolitan-limousines
By Jessica Donaldson

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