1938 Lincoln Model K

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This is one of 416 Lincoln Model Ks built in 1938 and one of only 13 fitted with the custom coachwork by Brunn. The car is the third built for the 1938 model year and was built for Walter Weiss of the Sterling Drug Company on the 145” long wheelbase chassis, 9’ longer than the standard Model K. With the extended wheelbase, the two doors are over four feet long.

Custom details like the teardrop shaped running boards, rear wheel skirts, and V windshield accent Brunn’s design. Other significant features include chrome covers which drop over the window slots when the windows are down, fold down rear armrest, swing out brackets for an extra luggage trunk, radio, heater and a beautiful interior woodwork.

This car is powered by a side valve, 414 cubic inch, V12 engine, developing 150 horsepower, coupled to a 3-speed manual transmission. The 5,801 pound car is capable of and estimated 87 miles per hour.

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