1936 Lincoln Model K Brunn Convertible Victoria
- Colour
- Stonington Grey and Gunmetal Grey Poly two-tone
A 1936 Lincoln Model K Convertible Victoria bodied by Brunn & Company, the fifth of only ten produced in this configuration and one of three known to survive. Custom-ordered in February 1936 by Herbert F. Johnson, president of Johnson Wax and patron of Frank Lloyd Wright, the car was subjected to a comprehensive frame-off restoration completed in 2012, finished in original Stonington and Gunmetal Grey with a rebuilt engine and transmission. It subsequently earned awards at prominent American concours events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$235,200
- 1936-02-12 →Factory deliveryHerbert F. Johnsonpartial documentation
President of Johnson Wax Company in Racine, Wisconsin; personally commissioned the custom body and likely used the car during construction of the Wright-designed company headquarters over the following years.
- → 2012Acquisition unknownMidwestern Lincoln marque enthusiastpartial documentation
Well-known collector in the Midwest who commissioned a full body-off restoration with mechanical work done in Ohio and partial assembly by Lincoln specialist Rick Kriss; restoration completed in September 2012.
- 2012 →Acquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Maintained the car professionally after the restoration was completed; drove it sparingly while presenting it at concours events.
Competition
- 20122012 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant AutomobilesAward winner
First concours appearance following completion of the restoration; held in Canton, Ohio.
- 20132013 Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John'sAward winner
Maintenance & restoration
- 2012RestorationRick Kriss
Complete body-off, frame-up restoration encompassing all bodywork and paintwork brought to concours standard in the original 1936 Model K colour scheme of Stonington Grey and Gunmetal Grey Poly. The leather interior was custom-dyed to replicate original factory material, and a grey Haartz cloth convertible top was fitted. Engine and transmission were both fully rebuilt.
Mechanical work was performed at the previous owner's own shop in Ohio; partial assembly and finishing was handled by Lincoln specialist Rick Kriss of Irwin, Pennsylvania.
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