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1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Unrestored Survivor Ccca Museum Quality 50, on 2040-cars

Year:1948 Mileage:50323 Color: Black /
 Tan
Location:

Apex, North Carolina, United States

Apex, North Carolina, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual w/overdrive
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:V12
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 8H181791
Make: Lincoln
Number of Cylinders: 12
Model: Continental
Year: 1948
Trim: Convertible
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats
Mileage: 50,323
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan

1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

100% Unrestored Survivor car

One family owned for over 60 Years!

50,323 Miles

Garage Kept from New!

Best Unrestored Continental in the world!

In climate control storage since 1961

1 of only 452 produced

CCCA Full Classic status

You are buying the best original

History of this Continental

The first generation Lincoln Continental of 1940-1948 brought European-inspired design elegance to the American automobile. The most famous, and certainly most widely emulated, attribute of the original Lincoln Continental was its rear mounted, metal-Shrouded spare tire. When production resumed in 1946 following WWII, the Continental and other Lincolns generally continued the 1942 Styling, but sparkled with new, bolder grillwork that gave them more road presence.

This car was acquired by the Debusk Family in the early 1950’s and remained in the family until this year (2014). It has been treated as a valued family member and was used until the elder Mr.Debusk passed away. Relegated to storage in an Estate Garage, it languished there for more than 20 years.

Condition:

It is hard to believe but this car is all original and looks gorgeous still. The paint is the original lacquer and it still has a mirror shine. The car has no rust or dent or scrapes. It is one of the best original survivors that I have ever been seen. The convertible top is original and has some staining and great patina. The dash board looks remarkable with beautiful paint, chrome and gauges. The steering wheel is flawless as wheel. The original leather on seats have great patina. The front seat is showing wear and rear seat is showing no wear. The only two components on this car that is none original are the tires and the carpet. All glass, headlights, chrome, fog lights etc are original. The engine paint is original and still has original tags on the engine. The registration is dated from 1961. The car is a true time capsule.

Mechanically

The car had all fluids flushed, the gas tank was cleaned, and lines were cleaned, the carburetor was rebuilt, New Firestone www Tires replaced the original dry rotted tires. The car started right up after sitting. The V-12 engine runs so smooth and quiet. You cannot hear it run. The transmission shifts smoothly in all gears. The car is a 3spd with overdrive transmission. The car has the original headlights and they still work. This is truly a one of kind car!

The 1946-1948 Lincolns were the only Post WW II American cars powered by a V-12 engine. The Continental Cabriolet was an expensive, ultra-exclusive car of very limited production. Many were purchased new by Hollywood Celebrities. The list price for the 1948 Continental Cabriolet was $4,746more than two and a half times the cost of that years Ford V-8 Convertible!

This car comes with a lot of original documentation, black and white photos when the car was in use in the 1950’s, original owners manual, radio manual, original license certificates, and many other documents.

This is an incredible opportunity to buy a very rare V-12 Continental Cabriolets. Only 452 cabriolets were built in 1948 and this has to be the best original one in the world. This car must be seen to believe the originality.

Truly, a remarkable, one of a kind car!

Serious Buyers can call me directly at

919-796-8529

All inspections of the vehicle are to be done prior to the auctions end. No inspections will be allowed after auction ends and the high bidder will be the new owner. This is an AS-IS auction with no guarantees or warranties stated or implied.

Good luck with the auction as the high bidder will have a true Museum Quality Survivor Car.

Bid with confidence as you are buying the best!


On Aug-15-14 at 09:54:26 PDT, seller added the following information:

ANOTHER CAR HAS PEEKED MY INTEREST SO JUST LOWERED THE RESERVE.

THIS CAR COULD NOT BE REPLACED AT ANY VALUE.

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