1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible

One of the final cars from a major American manufacturer to feature a V12 engine and designated as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America, the seller states that 452 Lincoln Continental Convertibles were built for the 1948 model year, the last for the Continental's historic first generation. While the restoration history of this Cabriolet is largely unstated, the seller reports buying it after the previous owner, who had owned the car for 50 years, passed away in 2017. Said to still retain its original powertrain, the Continental is reported to be in proper working order and matches the original build sheet which is provided in the picture gallery. The 1948 Continental was powered by Lincoln's 292-cu.in. L-head V12. With a compression ratio of 7.2:1, the engine received its fuel mixture via a Chandler-Grove two-barrel carburetor and was rated by the manufacturer at 130 horsepower when new.- that this Continental's drivetrain is original to the car and says that the engine runs properly and starts immediately. - a recent tune-up and carburetor rebuild, plus a cleaned fuel tank. The transmission reportedly shifts smoothly through all gears, with the seller noting no issues with the overdrive's functionality. No powertrain leaks are noted. The engine bay presents as stock and clean. The seller makes no statement about the Victoria Coach Maroon paint's originality but states that it looks nice, noting very few paint chips as blemishes. The body seals are described as being effective at stopping leaks. The convertible top reportedly works as intended and is not believed to leak. - the Continental has not undergone rust repairs and that no rust was visible to me on the body. All body panels appear to be straight, and all chrome looks to be complete and in excellent condition. No issues with the glass are noted. All lights are reported to work. The Continental is equipped with fender skirts and , the factory trim package. The underside appears to be generally clean and shows no widespread corrosion - The red leather interior is described as beautiful, the materials showing moderate wear creasing but no tears. The carpeting, which may be original, is said to be in beautiful condition for its age. The steel dashboard presents strongly and appears to have all its elaborate trim and all small controls. No issues with instrument functionality are noted. The factory AM radio reportedly generates mostly static. The Continental's power windows are described as operable. There is no air conditioning, but the heater is reported to work. The carpeted trunk presents as very clean. -- that the chassis was serviced about two years ago without issues. The shock absorbers and bushings are said to be in good condition, with no leaks or cracks. - no issues with the manual drum brakes. The steel disc wheels are described as free of rash. The age of the wide-whitewall tires is unknown. The car's original build sheet, furnished by The Henry Ford, will be provided. A CCCA Full Classic, this 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible is reported to be both highly original and highly presentable.