This 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr is one of 1,256 two-passenger coupes produced for the model year and was sold new in Pennsylvania. Subsequent work involved a rebuild of the 292ci V12, a repaint of the fenders, the installation of a replacement exhaust system, battery, and tires, and overhauls of the brake master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and fuel tank. The car is finished in dark blue over tan cloth upholstery, and features include a three-speed manual transmission, turn signals, fender skirts, a heater, and a clock.
The 292ci V12 was factory rated at 120 horsepower and was rebuilt by Ore Enterprises in 2022 withthe installation of replacement bearings and an oil pump as well as valve guides, springs, and retainers. The carburetor was also rebuilt at that time. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. A replacement exhaust system was installed, and the fuel tank was cleaned and refinished.
Factory books and hang tags are included in the sale.
The Lincoln-Zephyr line was launched in 1936 to bridge the gap between Ford’s DeLuxe line and Lincoln’s K-Series cars. Styling was based on John Tjaarda’s 1934 Scarab Tjaarda prototype for Briggs Manufacturing and was developed for production by Edsel Ford, Eugene Turenne Gregorie, and Bob Koto. This example is finished in dark blue and features polished bumpers with overriders, a driver-side mirror, an antenna, and rear fender skirts. The fenders have been repainted.
The 16″ body-color wheels wear chrome Lincoln-Zephyr-branded hubcaps, and they are mounted with Lester bias-ply whitewall tires that were installed by the selling dealer. A matching spare wheel and tire are stowed in the trunk. The Zephyr rode on a 125″ wheelbase and features front and rear transverse leaf springs. The four-wheel hydraulic brake system was serviced in August 2024 with rebuilds of the brake master cylinder and wheel cylinders.
The cabin features a split bench seat trimmed in tan tufted cloth along with a color-coordinated headliner, door panels, rear parcel shelf, and carpets. Equipment includes a dash clock, a heater, and a locking glovebox. Service tags from services performed in 1956 and 1964 are affixed to the left door jamb.
The burgundy two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows 34k miles.
