Lincoln-Zephyr
The Lincoln-Zephyr is a line of luxury cars that was produced by the Lincoln division of Ford from 1936 until 1942. Bridging the gap between the Ford V8 DeLuxe and the Lincoln Model K (in both size and price), it expanded Lincoln to a second model line, competing against the Chrysler Airflow, LaSalle, and the Packard One-Twenty.
| Lincoln-Zephyr | |
|---|---|
Lincoln-Zephyr V-12 four-door sedan (1938) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln (Ford) |
| Production | 1936–1942 |
| Assembly | Lincoln Assembly, Detroit, Michigan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door convertible sedan 2-door sedan 2-door coupe 2-door convertible coupe |
| Related | Lincoln Continental |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 267 cu in (4.4 L) flat-head 110 hp (82 kW) V12 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 122–125 in (3,099–3,175 mm) |
| Length | 202.5–210 in (5,144–5,334 mm) |
| Height | 69 in (1,753 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Lincoln H-series |
Following the discontinuation of the Model K after 1940, Lincoln shifted its production exclusively to the Lincoln-Zephyr design. After World War II, the Zephyr name was dropped, lasting through 1948. It was the basis of the first Lincoln Continental, Lincoln's longest-running nameplate. The model line was powered by a V12 engine, in contrast to its competitors' V8 and inline-8 engines.
The Lincoln-Zephyr was conceived by Edsel Ford and designed by Eugene Turenne Gregorie. It was assembled at the Lincoln Motor Company Plant in Detroit, Michigan.