1933 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan by Dietrich
A rare 1933 Lincoln Model KB Convertible Sedan bodied by Dietrich to style number 261, one of only fifteen examples built in this semi-custom configuration. Confirmed by original factory build records held by the Henry Ford museum to retain its original coachwork and engine, the car has a documented history spanning over seven decades, encompassing numerous CCCA and AACA show victories. Owned for many years by Lincoln authority Pat Quail, the car was later cosmetically refreshed by RM Auto Restoration and exhibited at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$240,800
- → 1966William and Shara Adamspartial documentation
Residents of Camillus, New York, believed to have taken ownership sometime during the 1950s. Mrs. Adams showed the car at a major club event in 1966 before it was sold later that same year.
- 1966 → 2012Private salePat Quailpartial documentation
Based in Bettendorf, Iowa; a future president of both the CCCA and Lincoln Owners Club and a recognized authority on prewar Lincolns. The car was kept in climate-controlled storage after the late 1970s due to his declining health, and was freshened in 2009 for renewed showing.
- 2012 →Private saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Purchased from the Quail family and added to an established collection of coachbuilt Full Classics. Commissioned a body refinish and new soft furnishings from RM Auto Restoration prior to a major concours appearance.
Competition
- 1966Classic Car Club of AmericaCCCA Annual Meeting, Buck Hill FallsPrimary First Prize
Entered by Mrs. Adams at the CCCA Annual Meeting held at Buck Hill Falls.
- 2011Classic Car Club of AmericaCCCA Annual Meeting, Palm BeachFirst Place, Custom Senior division
Following a 2009 recommissioning, the car re-entered CCCA competition and took top honors in the Custom Senior class at Palm Beach.
- 2013Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Appeared after current owner had the body professionally refinished and new soft-top work completed by RM Auto Restoration.
- —Classic Car Club of AmericaCCCA Senior judgingSenior First Prize
Achieved during the active touring years under Pat Quail's ownership; precise date not stated.
- —Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA judgingFirst Prize
Earned during Pat Quail's ownership alongside extensive club and touring activity; exact year not recorded.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2009Service
The car was recommissioned and brought back to show-ready condition after a prolonged period of static storage, enabling a return to CCCA competitive events.
- —BodyworkRM Auto Restoration
RM Auto Restoration refinished the bodywork and fitted a replacement soft top together with a new canvas trunk covering in preparation for the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Work carried out after the current owner acquired the car in 2012 and before the August 2013 Pebble Beach event.
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