1937 Lincoln Zephyr Series HB Three-Window Coupe
- Engine
- 4.4L flathead V-12, 110 hp
- Colour
- Black cherry
A 1937 Lincoln-Zephyr three-window coupe in black cherry finish, reputedly ordered new by George Parker, founder of the Parker Pen Company, who was chauffeured in the car. The first model year for this three-passenger coupe body style, it was professionally restored by Hank Dikkeboom, former president of the Lincoln-Zephyr Club, to award-winning standards, earning a Gregorie Award for restoration quality and authenticity scoring at least 96 out of 100 points.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$187,000
- Date unknownPrivate saleConsignorpartial documentation
Purchased directly from Dikkeboom after the restoration was completed.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryGeorge Parkerpartial documentation
Founder of the Parker Pen Company; reportedly had the car specially ordered new and used it with a chauffeur during his time with it.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownHank Dikkeboompartial documentation
Former president of the Lincoln-Zephyr Club; carried out a professional, high-quality restoration at his own shop more than a decade before the auction, also fitting an overdrive unit during that work.
Competition
- —Lincoln-Zephyr Club Gregorie AwardAward recipient — scored at least 96 out of 100 points
Judged on both restoration quality and authenticity; the award was earned while the car was in Dikkeboom's ownership.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationDikkeboom's personal shop
Full professional restoration carried out to exacting standards at Dikkeboom's personal shop, described as appearing considerably fresher than its actual age. All original options were retained rather than added during the work. An overdrive unit was also fitted at this time to improve highway usability.
Completed more than ten years before the catalogue date; restoration achieved the Lincoln-Zephyr Club's Gregorie Award threshold of 96 out of 100 points.
- —ModificationDikkeboom's personal shop
An overdrive unit was installed during the restoration to make sustained highway driving more comfortable.
Carried out concurrently with the broader restoration.
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