1940 Lincoln Zephyr V-12 V12 Convertible in Black on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the North Suburbs of IL on 3-13-21.
We're looking at a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible in Black Paint. The car features the factory V-12 cylinder engine.
The car's Owner is Claude Ohanesian. Claude’s had this car since 2020. Claude shares this was a car he remembered from childhood, and always wanted one. This one looks original, and is like stepping right back into 1940.
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Beautiful Lincoln Zephyr!! Edsel Ford & Claude's dream car, for sure!!
Hi Dastardly Dave, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Lou
I'm glad he sees it that way " It's one of the most beautiful American car ever made" , it kind of motivates you to appreciate.
High praise for the looks of this car :-)
Great pre-war sample of luxury on wheels.Thanks Lou for your presentation.
Hi Gerard, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Wow, what a great car and another great "My Car" story! The interior is just fantastic with all the gold. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Gorgeous car, you can see the relationship between this Zephyr Continental and the 1956 Continental Mark II.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
The Lincolns of then seem so basic compared to what we see today, but they have an elegance that will never be matched again. It is so refreshing to see an example that has not been chopped, channeled, sectioned, stretched and lowered. Retaining all of its original glory. Thank you for sharing Lou and thank you Claude for preserving this beauty. Take care.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy the elegance of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
ah, yes, back to the days of old...and classics! nice lou! thanx!
Hi Top Cat, A nice laid back cushy ride today with a nice boat horn to let you know we're coming :-) You're welcome, Lou
Gorgeous Lincoln ! Always loved the styling on these Zephyrs ! Thanks Lou and Claude .
Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Thank you Lou and Claude! Fascinating history. Hope I look that good at 81 years old!
Hi Beast 1624, Happy to read you enjoy the history of this car :-) Lou
A truly beautiful car , looks lovely from every angle .
High praise for the looks an design of this car :-)
This automobile is rolling art!!! Just take in the front for example, the smooth curves of the fenders and that wonderful grill!!! It looks as if it is cutting through the wind like a knife through butter!!! The headlights with the integrated turn signals were really ahead of the times for sure, and one of the first to not have running boards make this one truly forward thinking!!! True American luxury with that V12 and that interior, lots of unique details and such a wonderful automobile!!! Thanks for another great one Lou!!!
Hi Hobiemarty, High praise for this design :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I forgot to mention the fenders
BREATHTAKING work of ART.🤘❤️🤘
Hi ƬƦƲƬӇ ƜƛƦƦƖƠƦ, High praise :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you for presenting this elegant BLACK car for my approval. You ROCK, man. 🤘😎🤘
STUNNING! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!
Perhaps the most beautiful work of art ever produced by an automaker (my opinion) AND it's the more rare convertible. Very lucky owner.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
A hefty part of the Zephyr identity was that V-12 engine. The reason for the "continental" spare was that continental designation. By putting the spare on the rear bumper the trunk had more room for luggage on those long distance trips. It served another purpose as well, punctures were much more common then so there was no digging or unloading in case of flats or blowouts. Beautiful car Lou, another of my personal favorites.
Hi Bob, Happy to read this one is a personal favorite :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge and please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you, Lou
Thanks……APPRECIATE THE extra comments….
During the Second World War, most American car manufacturers had stopped producing véhicules, for the pure soul purpose of building more airplanes, as well as Bombers, inside the Detroit factories. But this 1940 V-12 Lincoln Zéphyr is strikingly and remarkably a true Masterpiece, in the state of the art and in its own kind. Despite the fact that he died at such a young age, Edsel Ford was nevertheless a true innovative car designer who was way ahead of his time. Hi praise for this Edsel Ford’s dream car. Thank you and God bless you, Lou! Johnny, Montréal, Canada 👍🙏😁
Hi Johnny, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Blessings received. You're welcome, and God bless you too, Lou
Lou ,what a story and a History Lesson thanks so much 🙏🏼 What a Classic Wow 😯
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Good news! Claude has more cars, and he's willing to share, so stay tuned, Lou
My thoughts exactly,agree 100%
What a beautiful car! I’ve seen this car in film noir movies.
Hi Timothy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Absolutely fantastic automobile. All the details that you pointed out are phenomenal. Thanks Lou for bring this vehicle on your channel. Pass my compliments to Claude. Excellent segment!
Hi Kevin, High praise :-) Thank you for sharing the parts of the video you enjoy. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou P.S. Good news! Claude has more cars and like to share then with us, so stay tuned.
Back in 1959 my cousin purchased a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr in south Beloit, IL. for $250.00
It was a opera coupe 100% original with rear jump seats [extremely rare] the car was shiny black with the standard V-12 engine and a Columbia rear end, also a floor shift . The car was in near perfect cond. inside and out. It did burn oil that was a common problem with the V-12s....... I was there !
Hi Bextar636, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Redid a top on one of those about 8 years ago, they are swell automobiles.
Happy to read you enjoy this car, and thank you for sharing.
Last vestiges of the Art Deco design era on that dash board. A true golden oldie 😏
Hi Terry M, Happy to read you enjoy this "Golden Oldie" :-) Lou
Enjoyed listening to Claude's history of Ford. Incredible beautiful car! Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! Claude has more cars, so stay tuned, Lou
Lou,
What a car!! A styling masterpiece
inside and out. Agree completely with Claude: Edsel was a genius.
Famously under-appreciated by
his Dad.
I could listen to Claude all day; the
history is fascinating.
Thanks, Buddy
Hi Steve, High praise for this "styling masterpiece" :-) Good news! Claude has more cars, and he's willing to share, so stay tuned, Lou
@@loucostabile Looking forward to. Thanks
Curvaceous golden dashboard & cute steering wheel. Edsel & Henry Ford 2 story . All so nostalgic.
Hi Manmohan Kelkar, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
So beautiful and it's a convertible thank you Lou. I think that's a two barrel Zenith Carburetor that came with
Hi Elliott, Ahhh, you've found one you enjoy :-) Lou
One cool hood ornament! Claude is a cool guy too! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy the hood ornament :-) Good news! Claude has more cars, and he's willing to share, so stay tuned, Lou
Great car. V12, fantastic interior, and that horn. Looks like a winner 4sure!
Happy to read you enjoy this "winner 4sure" :-)
Beauty.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
A stunning black Beauty! Thank-you Claude for your excellent car & thanks Lou for your exceptional video presentation!
Hi Floyd T, My pleasure sharing this "Black Beauty" with you, and you're welcome, Lou
You are a cruel, sadistic man Lou Constable. Reveling in the eternal wailing of other men who long to touch, much less be able to ride in, and perhaps even to dare dream of owning just one of these rare, exquisite works of automotive art. And you casually present them before us without mercy. I'm weak with envy. 😲
Hmmm, owning one....I like that idea......
@@loucostabile
Yeah, I'm sure you would. And honestly I'm surprised. You personally don't own a classic automobile Lou?
Awesome one Lou !!!! ThanX !
Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome" car blaser51 :-) You're welcome, Lou
I can just see Bugs Bunny taking the place of the front right wheel! Nice car, what a dream!
Hi Specs, Happy to read what you see :-) My pleasure sharing this "dream" car with you, Lou
Beautiful! I love the art-deco era in all designs. The restoration details are spot on. Right down to the cloth insulation for the electrical cables.
Hi Joe, Happy to read you think this car is "Beautiful!" :-) Lou
Man that thing is crazy looking. Hotrod from factory. If Batman was realistic and set in the 1940’s he’d drive this.
Happy to read you enjoy this "crazy looking" car :-)
glad to see it driven
I like when they drive them too :-)
I TOTALLY Need Those Horns on my tiny car! No one (on the road) takes my car's weak "meep-meep" seriously enough. Its embarrassing. Wow! Raising the hood on this Lincoln reveals a beautiful monster! Nothing embarrassing about this car at all!! The design and lines of this ride is an absolute work of art. Even without the gold - this Zephyr IS gold! If you get my meaning. I'm not giving this car any Wows (aside from the one) because frankly - this historic car is in a class of its own. Massive Thumbs Up!!!
Hi ImTheDaveman, High praise :-) Yes, this horn of yesteryear was the way to blow. Thank you for the "Massive Thumbs Up!!!", Lou
Great car great owner great presentation. This is part of what an amazing America great such a contest present day news.
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this Owner & presentation :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Magnificent car! Just incredible looking car.
Hi cctaximan, Happy to read "Magnificent car!" :-) Lou
GREETINGS. From Venezuela, .
Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "FANTASTIC" car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
The new body shape of the 1940 Zephyr Continental was the result of a collaboration between Edsel Ford and E.T. Gregorie. The hood was lower and fenders were lengthened. The revised rear treatment having an externally mounted spare was nothing new in itself. Rear spares appeared before on many cars (including Fords). The Continental moniker came to being because Edsel told Gregorie he wanted a car with a continental (ie. European) look. Only 350 cabriolets were built that year. A coupe was introduced late in the year by grafting a steel hard top onto the cabrio body. Only 54 were produced.
The V-12 appeared with the all new 1936 Lincoln Zephyr. The '40 model had a displacement of 292 cubic inches, sported aluminum heads and produced 120 hp. A three-on-the-tree shifter was first introduced that year.
The Continental resumed production in 1946. Edsel had died of stomach cancer in 1943. Henry died in 1947. The Continental Mk I died in 1949 along with the V-12.
H Michael, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
I read somewhere William Clay Ford Sr. had only 2 pictures in his office. A picture of his dad's ( Edsel's ) Continental and his Continental, the one he was in charge of ( 1956 and '57.)
Hi Bob, That's a Man with proper focus :-) Lou
What a great Car Story. Claude certainly is knowledgeable about this piece of automotive history.
You are quite right, for the era, it looks almost European. Certainly not like other American cars of the late 1930s.
Thanks for documenting this classic for us.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Good news! Claude has more cars, and he's willing to share, so stay tuned, Lou
Yup, very "continental". That's what Edsel Ford loved, but he didn't like the small noisy engines and rough ride of "continental" cars.
That car is great condition and learned a few things like Ford with a V12 and difference between a Lincoln and zephyr
Hi Larry, I'm learning all the time, and I find that to be so much fun :-) Happy to read you learned a few things, and glad you appreciate the condition of this car, Lou
Wow, just wow. Outstanding presentation, Lou. And the perfect car owner for such a piece of american automotive history. I'm sure it's out of print but copies can be found of the biography on the Ford family, from Henry's beginning up to Henry II turning the company over to board leadership. The book is titled "Ford: The Men and the Machine" by Robert Lacey and I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in automotive history. The relationship between Henry and Edsel was strained, such a continual clash that I still cannot fathom how Edsel Ford brought this car to life. It is believed that constant battle between Dad and Son caused the premature death of Edsel. In those years, Henry's confidant and right hand man was not Edsel, it was Harry Bennett (a tough guy goon who used intimidation and violence on the workforce, especially those connected to the UAW), head of the "Ford Service Department". It was because of Bennett' growing influence with Henry, that the grandson was called back in to take back the Ford Motor Company. When I look at this wonderful car, all of those details upon details, you see the work of Edsel Ford and his team....
Hi Michael, High praise :-) Happy to read you enjoy this presentation. Good news! Claude has more cars, and he's willing to share, so stay tuned, Lou
@@loucostabile Lou, will do!!
Thanks for posting, Lou. I'm not usually into Fords, but the interior of this car is something else.
Hi Ray, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Felicitaciones Lou Y felicita al señor dueño del Mejor auto de 1940! Asi fue mi primer auto. Pero de techo duro ....Hace casi 50 años Si le compre a un amigo el Lincoln Zephir ,Ya no tenia el motor V12 tenia Un V8 59ab 90Hp... Tuve ese lincoln 6 años ...Lo cambie pòr un Ford Country wagon de 1954...
Hi Juan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Kind of scary looking but fun to drive!
Hi Brock, This one is not going to stop quickly or accelerate as fast as cars today, so a good car when there is not much traffic, Lou
I want to move to where your car is and live in your car, it is so pretty and makes such a classic statement. Love the front of the grill - real boss!
Hi kfl611, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
It's really neat to see this car! I had read years ago that most of these V12s had succumbed to overheating issues. Glad this 1 has survived!
HI Adam, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
The post war version of this engine was much better.
HolyCrap, rare car! Make it Kustom just unearthed a Zephyr he's going to hot rod!
I think this one's going to stay close to what it looked like when it was original :-)
@@loucostabile Oh, I can tell... but some day the kids will get ahold of it... add a blower, some phat meats, couple subwoofers and some LED's! Some people probably mad at Make it Kustom but he explains the whole story and shows the pile of parts he got in his recent vid and I bet it will be pretttty darn cool, even for us geezers!
It was motor trend car of the year for 1940, and I believe in the 70s Ravel made a 148 scale model kit of this car
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Now that’s class!
Nice :-)
What what a neat unit and such a great owner and historian. I loved his story on the Lincoln Zephyr and the story on Edsel Ford. What a very neat and informative video this was Lou. I sure enjoyed seeing this outstanding unit. I love Lincoln's of any year and Make. They were always my car to have as well. I have owned a few Lincoln's and they are just awesome units. This sure has a design of it's own like the owner said. Just a joy to watch and listen to Lou. Thanks for sharing as always Lou!
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy Claude sharing the history of his car :-) Glad to read "They were always my car to have as well.". My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile Claude's "story" would have been better if he actually knew what he was talking about. The original prototype 1939 Lincoln Continental was designed by Ford Chief Stylist Eugene T. "Bob" Gregorie at the request of Edsel Ford. Edsel wanted a special car to drive around during his March 1939 Florida vacation. The slightly altered production 1940 and 1941 cars were based on the looks of this original one-off prototype car. The 1939 prototype car was constructed from a channeled and sectioned Lincoln-Zephyr convertible. Only the Lincoln Continental cars had the gold finish on the various interior trim pieces. The regular pre-war Lincoln Zephyr cars did not have this. It was only post-war when the Zephyr name was dropped on the regular V-12 Lincolns (the non-continental cars)
@@jensenhealey907efi Nice to see that somebody somewhere knows about more cars than just Chevys and Japanese cars.
Got to like Lou's attention to details picking out the shape of the side and review mirrors,_ And can't help but notice the gold Zephyr interior trim _ Those are some nice looking gauges, simple clean easy to read design _ What a ride - i wonder how many of those are still around now? _ Outstanding taste and one special vehicle, in-particular, thnx Mr. Claude and L.C. of coarse. . :>)
Hi dr candor, Happy to read you're enjoying the details along with me :-) Lou
That gold interior trim is exclusive to the Continental. The regular Zephyr had regular bright work.
That car sounds and looks amazing, excellent video thanks guys.
Hi Bill 84, Happy to read you appreciate the sounds and looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Hi, Lou! No doubt about it! This car is one of the great masterpieces in all of autodom, and it's really beautiful how Edsel Ford's vision became Claude's reality and found its way into his driveway.
BTW, Lincoln brought back the Zephyr name in 2006, on the car that became the MKZ the very next year. I remember going to the 2007 auto show in Boston and asking the folks at the Lincoln-Mercury display about the sudden name change. Well, it seems that while this was an iconic name in Lincoln's past, a lot more people by then had a clearer memory of the Mercury Zephyr, which was the Ford Fairmont's twin. Although that was a decent car in its own right, it was also, needless to say, a much less prestigious car than those legendary Lincolns.
Many thanks to you and Claude for sharing this great car story with us!
Hi iswc27, "This car is one of the great masterpieces in all of autodom" High praise :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou, the car DOES have dual exhaust if you look at the rear of the Bumper when you had the owner start it up.😆However, I did notice the single carburetor for sure. Hard to believe since it is a V-12! Never saw one of these cars in person throughout my life & I’m 64 years old now. Nice job as always Lou, stay Cool out there & be safe. That cars horn was Awesome, just like you said a Train Horn. Perfect Sound for someone “texting” while driving!😜✌️💚👍
Hi Gary, Thank for sharing your knowledge on the dual exhaust. Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
One reason you may never have seen a Zephyr V12 was that most of them were replaced by V8's.
The KB V12 from 1932 was a superb engine of about 450CID and the KA V12 of 414CID was a good one.
The later Zephyrs were no more than V8 60's with 4 more cylinders.Packard,Cadillac,Auburn and Pierce were
vastly superior engines in very fine cars.Packard's were 445CID and 472CID and turbine smooth.The Cadillac V12 was a derivative of their V16 with the 4 central cylinders removed.I have no experiences with the Auburn or the Pierce.I have been involved in removing the tiny Zephyr V12's and putting in the Mercury 59AB V8 to make the
car usable again.
@@bobroller7774 The post-war small V12 was a big improvement over the pre-war "12 cylinder Ford V8 60".
That car is absolutely sublime!
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@@loucostabileThanks Lou! Great channel! Keep it up buddy.
I know you will.
Fantastic car!
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That rear end is a work of art, probably Ford Motor Company's best. The reason as to why it looks European is because it sits unusually low for an American car of that vintage, almost as if it was of Unibody construction. That interior is unplugged Art Deco. That gold-plating against gloss black is phenominal. You could get almost the same effect, through copper-plating. Had I have seen this video as a teenager, you have placed your bets on me trying my hardest to go find one of these, back then when a garage find could still have been affordable
High praise for the rear end :-)
It was of semi-unit construction, with a rudimentary frame like some 90s Chrysler products that advertised "Rail - Through" construction.
Thank you, Claude & Lou: great short overview,& History…….interestingly the
ZEPHYR SHOULD BE driven, etc. Looks like some fascinating automotive Work,& Building ( e.g. the Dipstick. v12, Interior)…..
Hi Opera, My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Every inch of style the cats meow.
High praise for the style of this car :-)
On my list maybe one day
Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon.
It's a beautiful car
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Roger :-)
great car
:-)
Awesome! 👍👍
Happy to read you enjoy this car Doug :-)
@@loucostabile - absolutely Lou! Thanks buddy
The 40-41 Zephyr's were stunningly beautiful. I won't say Ford ruined it in 42, but the front end looked like it would be more at home on a truck.
Happy to read you enjoy the design of this one :-)
wow is right LOU WHAT A REALLY BEAUTIFUL CAR MADE MIJ MORNING JUST WATCHING YOUR VIDEO. ESP NOW WITH SOO LITTLE TO DO ANY MORE LOOKING FOPRWARED TO MORE
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Hi Lou, how are you doing? Thank you for another great video! This car looks like a European car. Certainly not like other American cars of that time. It reminds me the Mercedes of 1945.
Hi Aelita, I'm good when I'm around cars. Happy to read this one brings memories of a 1945 Mercedes to you. You're welcome, Lou
Very nice 😀
Happy to read this one is "Very nice" Michael :-)
Wonderful car and presentation as usual Lou. Just one correction. Edsel Ford died in 1943, not 1941.
Hi Bobby, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy to read you enjoy this presentation, and I appreciate the kind words :-) Lou
Back when people appreciated a good looking engine. Note the plug wires routed through conduits to make the presentation look cleaner.
Thank you for viewing & sharing.
There’s a guy who loves his car. When the good Lord calls him home, they should bury him in his Zepher. Thx Lou.
Amen. You're welcome Dave.
Well I just learned the difference of a Zephier and a Continental and I'm 71.
Hi Lance Boil's Lionel & Marx Trains, I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers of the car, and I find that to be so much fun :-) Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you, Lou
1940 Lincoln is the only American car that is totally redesigned and new body shell.
Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
I collect aircooled volkswagen and Porsche, but this is a go-go.
Happy to read the cars you like. If you type in CZcams search "My Car Story with Lou Porsche" and "My Car story with Lou Volkswagen" I think you'll see some you like, Lou
This is a Continental, not a regular Zephyr. Yes, for that year only, it was badged as the Lincoln Zephyr Continental, but it was advertised and sold as the Lincoln Continental. The regular Zephyr convertible was taller, had a taller windshield, a shorter hood, a different tail, and a chrome belt molding. And it was much cheaper too. The Continental was very expensive and of very limited production.
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This car is so unique compared to not only the 1940s automobiles but to every other era. Did you notice that the doors open straight out, so there is almost full room to enter the car? I wonder what the specs were for the V-12 engine. How much horsepower did it produce and so on? I wish I had horns on my car like that to blast the idiots who drive 85 in a 60 mph zone! In our state, cops are almost non-existent.
Hi Jed, Thanks for sharing the details you enjoy on this car :-) Lou
RIP Claude 😢
:-(
Hey Lou. After research this video has the wrong title! It´s a 1940 Lincoln CONTINENTAL Convertible. The Lincoln ZEPHYR Convertible didn´t have a square trunk and the spare tire at the back. The hood from a Zephyr is shorter and the trunk is a fastback line!
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We could go back to bench front seats again today....and just put the zube box gearchanger on the dash...bring back bench seats!....was Lincoln part of the LTD.......( luxury transport division)
Bench seats are clearly missing on todays rides.
This beauty is a 1940 model and it has an automatic transmission, my mom's car is a 2019 model but 5-speed manual transmission. 😂 I think American cars are automatic transmission's king!
HI Dilek Keklik, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beauty" with an automatic trans :-) Lou
Edsel Ford died in 1943 not 1941. Henry Ford the II was not brought in till 1945 when the women in the family demanded Henry Sr. step down and let his grandson run the business that was in dire straits due to his mismanagement of the company. The women being Clara Ford and Edsel's wife Eleanor threatening to sell off Ford stock, something Henry could not stand anyone but the family
having ownership.
Edsel originally designed the car for his personal use, when his friends and business associates saw it they all wanted one so Edsel put it into production. Beautiful automobile.
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I was really curious at to what the two wheel like dials were at the top center of the dash. Also some more questions about the specifics of the motor function. I guess what piques my curiosity is different than your's. Was the interior leather? Was the convertible top power? Did it have a radio? What about a heater? Did they ever have power windows?
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Can this car be used for car shows?? And how many miles does this car have
Hi Bob Jr, Yes, and I thought I shared the miles? Lou
The rear wing looks as if a Lambretta 1962 ,LI 125 side panel was bolted on
But why was the Ford Edsel a failure....hey Lou is there a Ford Edsel out there.?
Eisenhower could have inspected the troops in this...youd think Edsel was trying to out caddy Caddilac with this one..i wonder what a 1940 Caddilac was like? Better?
Hi david, Thank you for viewing & sharing what you noticed, Lou
Hi. "I'm Baby Jane Hudson, perhaps you have heard of me"?. 😊
:-)
The heads are aluminum-alloy.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
V. 12. ?
BRAKES. ? NOT POWER?
LEAN HEAVY ON BRAKES
SUPER CAR. LOU.
U. CAN. REALLY FIND 'EM & GIVE US A THRILL
Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy the cars I find to share, and my pleasure giving you a thrill :-) Lou
🆗️
:-)
I didn't realize that Mr. E Ford died in 1941.
Hi Miguel Tor, Thank you for sharing what you received from the video, Lou
Mr. E Ford died in 1943.
Did they have green plastic on the battery in 1940? Looking at it from the UK it looks American...
The nose cone is very American.....the bodywork behind it maybe looks a bit Gregory Peck...Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday...after an altercation with a Lambretta. Which reminds me I don't think I've seen a Lamborghini on this show...
The Lincoln would I think look nice with a regal red duck hood...its a pity we didn't see the hood in enclosed position.
Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share.
Dodge ram truck came out with a v12 back in the 90s,but I don't think it was very good
Hi Roger, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
I enjoy your Chanel.
IT was V-10, Viper motor... Ram RT/10
Only thing better if you were both in a little period clothing.. Thanks Lou..
Hmmm, or maybe having women feeding us grapes in period correct cloths :-)
@@loucostabile I think it was the Beatles T-shirt that seemed out of place..