1932 Lincoln Model KB Style 232-B Sport Phaeton
- Colour
- Light green with dark green accent trim
A rare 1932 Lincoln Model KB Style 232-B Sport Phaeton, one of only 13 produced, designed at the Walter M. Murphy Company in Pasadena but assembled at Lincoln's own body plant. Previously used to drive a saw mill, the car underwent a painstaking nine-year frame-up restoration before debuting at a Lincoln Owners Club national gathering. It earned a Primary First Place at a 2016 CCCA judging event and presents in light and dark green with a matching leather interior.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$103,600
- → 2001Pre-2001 Lincoln Owners Club memberpartial documentation
Previous custodian who sold the car in 2001; the vehicle was reportedly pressed into industrial service powering a saw mill during this period, leaving it in weathered condition.
- 2001 →Private saleJim Griffinpartial documentation
Lincoln historian based in Minnesota who acquired the car from a fellow club member and undertook a nine-year frame-up restoration, personally handling most of the work aside from major engine rebuilding, painting, and upholstery.
Competition
- 2016Classic Car Club of AmericaCCCA Meet, Cape MayPrimary First Place
Described as the car's sole entry into competitive judging; the event was held in Cape May, New Jersey.
- —Lincoln Owners ClubLincoln Owners Club National Meet, Cumberland
Post-restoration debut appearance held in Cumberland, Maryland; no competitive judging result mentioned for this event.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive nine-year frame-up restoration covering virtually the entire vehicle; the owner personally handled most tasks, contracting out major engine work, paint, and upholstery.
Restoration began after the car was acquired in 2001 in weathered condition; the finished result debuted at a Lincoln Owners Club national event in Cumberland, Maryland.
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