HISTORIC 1937 LINCOLN ZEPHYR V-12 TRENDSETTER FROM ART DECO ERA NO RESERVE!

HISTORIC 1937 LINCOLN ZEPHYR V-12 TRENDSETTER FROM ART DECO ERA NO RESERVE!  

IMPORTANT INTRODUCTORY NOTES:  This 1937 LINCOLN ZEPHYR is an important and historic Classic Car.   It is considered by many experts to be the first successful streamlined American car .   Unlike the Chrysler Airflow's streamlining approach a few years earlier. the Lincoln Zephyr was universally recognized as a very handsome and desirable car. and it proved popular among premium car buyers.   There is a definite "art deco era" flair to its design. both the front and back ends of the car are particularly dramatic.

All 1937 Lincoln Zephyrs featured a V-12 engine!  Today. only the world's most expensive and exotic cars (such as Bentley. Rolls-Royce. and Aston Martin).

THE FIRST DOZEN PICTURES OR SO will give you a general overview of the Zephyr. but if you are seriously interested. we suggest that you look at ALL 100+ images because we want you to see the car in detail.   

IMPORTANT COLOR NOTE:  The car is definitely Maroon. but some images taken in bright sunlight make the car appear more of a  "cherry red" .

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING. TO SEE ALL THE IMAGES: There are over 100 images that will show the car in great detail. BUT. to see ALL of the images. you MUST place your cursor DIRECTLY ON an image. and then scroll gently ALL the way to the bottom (be sure to allow time for all the images to load). CAUTION: If you use the scroll bar to the FAR right of your screen - OR. the "Click to View Image Album" feature - you will NOT be able to see all the images!

2. 14 TRANSACTIONS WITH HAPPY PEOPLE!  As of the date of this listing. we've had 2. 14 transactions (both Buying AND Selling) on eBay without a single complaint.   One of the keys to our success is to show LARGER and MORE images than almost any other eBay listing.   We also give a detailed description of the car. not just a couple sentences like many listings.

QUESTIONS?. after reviewing ALL the images and reading the entire description. please call Jim Murphy if you have any questions:  706-429-7924

NO RESERVE:  EXCELLENT INVESTMENT!!! 

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LINCOLN ZEPHYR:  In 1936. Lincoln boldly introduced the Lincoln Zephyr model line-up.   All were V-12 equipped and featured what was considered the first truly beautiful approach to streamlining in an American car.   Contemporary automotive publications such as AUTOCAR and MOTOR raved about the comfort and performance of this car.

In 1937. refinements to this already highly acclaimed car were made.   Most noticeable. was a new and stylish symmetrical instrument panel. with glove boxes conveniently located on BOTH the right and left sides - and with center-situated instrumentation.

BACKGROUND ON THIS CAR:  This example of the 1937 Zephyr is owned by a fellow car collector friend in the Atlanta Metro Region.   He has a great appreciation of important cars from the Classic art deco-inspired era and felt that this was one of the most desirable cars of that era.   In retirement now. he has decided to reduce his collection.

The car appears to have a very high level of originality. re-painting and seat/door panel re-upholstering are the most noticeable aspects of restoration. Very little other change from what we believe to be original appears anywhere else on the car.  

The oral history of the car has some interesting aspects. that this car had been voted "People's Choice" at a Mississippi show. that it had appeared on television. and that the dash/instrument panel (with the exception of two modern gauges mounted inside the left glove compartment) is original.   Needless to say. it draws crowds wherever it is shown or driven. as most people have never seen anything like it.   Even experienced collectors and enthusiasts who are aware of the car. have not generally seen one in person.

OPERATIONAL REPORT:  The car was test driven during the photo-session for this listing and it performed well.   Please do keep in mind however. that enormous strides have been made in automotive engineering in the 76 years since this car's manufacture. and a ride in a 1937 Lincoln is nothing like a ride in a 2013 car.   It has a charming quality to it. it rumbles and vibrates along in a way that is most impressive from the standpoint that it is 76 years old and indeed RUNS.   Braking. in particular. is quite primitive by today's standards and requires a bit of "advanced planning".   We would recommend trailering for long-distance travel. with local low-speed rides through the neighborhood or onto the judging field.

None of the original instruments on the dash (including speedometer. odometer) or the radio are operational. and the driver's window mechanism needs attention as it cannot be rolled up and down.   The window handle was placed on the shaft for the photo-session. but the pin to attach it is not in place. this is to facilitate easier removal of the door panel for future repair of the window mechanism.

PAYMENT DETAILS:  Payment is due within 7 days of auction's end via Bank to Bank Wire Transfer as the safest and fastest-clearing method of payment for BOTH Buyer and Seller.   The vehicle will be released to the Buyer immediately upon - but not before - FULL bank clearance of payment.

INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS are welcome. but MUST adhere to the SAME Payment Terms detailed above and also make all arrangements for the pick-up and importation of the Vehicle into the Buyer's country.   We will store the car free of charge for a reasonable period of time while transportation and shipment of the Vehicle is arranged.

ABOUT ME:  I am an avid Classic Car enthusiast.   After retiring from 30 years of Sales & Marketing in a Global 100 company. I began buying and selling Classic Cars and Collectibles as a collector and for friends and clients.   This 1937 Lincoln Zephyr is owned by a fellow collector friend.  

Please Note:  as of 10/6/2013. I have had 2. 14 eBay transactions with 100% Positive Feedback. this includes the sale of many Classic Cars to Buyers all over the world. including Great Britain. Germany. Sweden. Switzerland. France. Australia. Russia. Canada. Japan and throughout the United States.

IMPORTANT FINAL TITLE. DOCUMENT. CONDITIONS OF SALE INFORMATION:  The state of Georgia did not begin titling automobiles until 1963.   NO pre-1963 automobiles have Georgia titles.   Instead. pre-1963 cars are issued a "State of Georgia Motor Vehicle Registration" document as proof of ownership.   The Buyer will receive the Georgia Motor Vehicle Registration document. and a Notarized Bill of Sale.

All sales are final. and the car is sold strictly on an "as-is" basis with NO warranties expressed or implied.   Examination of the car by you or your agent BEFORE your commitment to buy the car is welcomed.

Actual mileage of the car is unknown. the mileage reported herein is simply the number displayed on the odometer.

Please be sure to read ALL the captions on ALL the images because they relate important information too!

QUESTIONS?. after reviewing ALL the images and reading the entire description. please call Jim Murphy if you have any questions:  706-429-7924

 

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