1938 Lincoln Model K LeBaron Coupe
- Engine
- 6.8L L-head V12, 150 bhp
- Colour
- Black
The final Lincoln Model K LeBaron Coupe constructed in 1938, one of only twelve built, this two-passenger car retains its original matching-numbers V-12 engine confirmed by Benson Ford Research Center records. Originally finished in black and assigned to the New York sales office, it later entered the personal collection of King Hussein of Jordan before passing as a royal gift, and subsequently received significant mechanical restoration work before entering the Andrews Collection.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$231,000
- 1938 →Factory deliveryLincoln New York sales officepartial documentation
Vehicle was initially assigned to the New York regional sales office upon completion; it was the last LeBaron Coupe produced that model year.
- 2002-12-18 →InheritanceSaid Abd Alkareem Rasheed Mohamed Rasheedfull documentation
The vehicle was presented as a gift from Princess Alia, daughter of King Hussein; a dated document confirms the transfer. Registration was completed in 2004, again identified by engine number, though purchase details were left blank given the gift nature of the transfer.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownKing Hussein of Jordanpartial documentation
The car was reportedly transported to Jordan and placed on display within the king's personal automotive collection, which was widely recognized.
- Date unknownPrivate saleAndrews Collectionpartial documentation
Acquired the car within a few years of the prior transfer; initiated extensive mechanical work on the engine carried out by a specialist restoration firm in Texas, with receipts retained.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildHatfield Restorations
Extensive mechanical work carried out on the V-12 engine, with receipts for the work retained on file.
Workshop located in Canton, Texas; work performed during the Andrews Collection ownership period.
- —Bodywork
Much of the exterior chrome trim was replated to a high standard; interior trim is largely original and retains its patina.
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