1939 Lincoln Zephyr Three-Window Coupé
- Engine
- 267.3 cu in (approx. 4.4L) L-head V12, 110 bhp
- Colour
- Ruby Red
The 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr three-window coupe is one of approximately 2,500 examples of that body style produced in the model's final pre-war year. Introduced for 1936, the Zephyr was credited to designer John Tjaarda, Ford stylist Bob Gregorie, and Edsel Ford, and is regarded as the first commercially successful streamlined automobile in the United States. This particular car retains its original stock configuration, finished in Ruby Red over tan cloth, and was restored by a prior owner before passing into a private American collection.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$154,000
- Date unknownPrevious owner who restored the vehiclepartial documentation
This owner carried out a restoration of the car prior to it passing to Teutul.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownPaul Teutul Jr.partial documentation
Television personality and custom motorcycle builder who kept the car in a climate-controlled facility; described it as a personal favorite and did not exhibit it at any public collector or club events during his ownership.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive restoration was carried out by the owner preceding the most recent private collector, returning the car to its factory-correct configuration with Ruby Red paintwork and tan cloth interior.
The catalogue credits this work to the prior owner but provides no date, scope details, or workshop name.
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