VERY COOL CONTINENTAL, FLATHEAD V12, ELEGANT TWO-TONE INTERIOR, MUST SEE!

Description for Lincoln Continental 1948

Got a classic car to sell? We can Sell it! Call us Today! 1948 Lincoln Continental Stock #1028-DFW 1948 Lincoln Continental for Sale Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte. NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs. GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth. TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 12 Cylinder BODY STYLE : Sedan TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed Manual (With overdrive) EXTERIOR COLOR: ODOMETER READING: 69376 INTERIOR COLOR : VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS AM Radio. Cloth Interior. Defrost. Heat. iPod Compatible. Leather Seats. Power Windows. Bias Ply Tires SELLER REMARKS One of the most striking designs of the immediate post-war era. the Lincoln Continental set styling trends that we still see echoing today. This 1948 Continental coupe is an elegant personal car that's had an easy life. with a frame-on restoration in the 1980s and a history of being a cherished heirloom. The flowing lines. penned by Bob Gregorie in the late 1930s. turned out to be one of the finest shapes to come out of Dearborn. Edsel Ford can probably get the credit for inventing the personal luxury coupe when he had a custom Continental made for himself in 1938. and it was such a hit that they put it into immediate production the next year. Even in 1948. the look was dynamic and fresh and this burgundy coupe has the right look. It was repainted way back in the '80s. but after three decades of being babied. it still looks wonderful. Is it perfect? No. But it does have a wonderful patina and a soft glow to the paint that is impossible to replicate in the spray booth; it needs to be earned. and in that regard. this car excels. Fit and finish are quite good. and it's doubly-critical that the doors fit right due to the pushbutton door latches. which spring open with just a touch. Of course. the famous rear-mounted spare tire is there. along with fender skirts. which set a styling trend that lasted a decade or more. Lots of chrome and stainless accents dress up the Continental. but it's worth noting how restrained its use truly is. letting the shape mostly speak for itself. The beautiful two-tone cloth and leather interior is a bespoke place to enjoy motoring. Luxurious yet sporting. like a high-class hotel in the mountains. it's the epitome of 1940s luxury. It was likely restored at the same time as the bodywork. and as you can see. it's holding up rather well with only light stretching on the driver's front seat. Lovely gauges with ornate faces and metallic finishes highlight the fact that the Continental was all about style. The big steering wheel looks and feels substantial while the center stack holds all the secondary controls. including the AM radio. The back seat is roomy enough for three. but ideally meant for two. and legroom is considerable. There's also a good-sized trunk. hindered by a high lift-over but nicely finished in tan carpet with burgundy piping. Yes. there are twelve cylinders under the hood. Supremely smooth. the flathead V12 obviously owes a lot to the famous Ford flathead V8. With a single 2-barrel carburetor. it won't win any drag races. but thanks to overdrive and a torque curve as flat as Kansas. it's a wonderful cruiser that will loaf along at modern highway speeds without getting tired. It's been fitted with an alternator so the electrical system is fairly robust. The transmission shifts easily with the "fingertip control" of the column-mounted shifter and the 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes are more than adequate for the car's performance. The chassis appears to be almost entirely original and well-maintained. once again affirming our belief that original cars just feel different. and we mean that in the best possible way. Steel wheels with hubcaps and trim rings are fitted with correct L78-15 wide whites for a period-perfect look. A CCCA Full Classic. this elegant coupe is a very affordable way into a very high-end part of the hobby and you'll never get tired of the gasps when people see 12 cylinders living under the hood. Call today! 1948 Lincoln Continental for Sale 1948 Lincoln Continental for Sale Stock # 1028-DFW Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte. NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs. GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth. TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com TERMS OF SALE 1. Per the eBay User Agreement. by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to purchasing the vehicle described above. The details of this commitment are further outlined in the eBay User Agreement. 2. Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. 3. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction. 4. A $1. 00 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of the auction's close. This deposit reserves the vehicle and removes it from the market. Acceptable payment types for deposit are: credit card. wire transfer. cashier's check. and money order. 5. If winning bidder does not contact Streetside Classic Cars and submit deposit within 48 hours of auction close. vehicle may be made available to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer on a first come. first serve basis. 6. Streetside Classic Cars has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact us directly to provide additional information or answer any questions. 7. Please be aware that all pre-owned vehicles. regardless of age. mileage. or manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. Streetside Classic Cars encourages bidder to have a personal inspection completed prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Third party inspections are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery. 8. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied. 9. Final or winning bid price does not include shipping. tax. title. or registration fees. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any state or local taxes and shipping expenses resulting from the sale. 10. We can assist you in delivery through our network of private and commercial carriers. Most of them can deliver the vehicle to your driveway. We assume no responsibility for damages or delays incurred once a vehicle is in a shipper's custody. 11. Streetside Classic Cars bears no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications. expenses. or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein. 12. An additional documentation fee of $199 will be added to the purchase price at the time of sale. WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS As an international buyer. it is as easy to purchase a vehicle from us as it is for any domestic buyer. Please call or email any one of our showrooms at: Charlotte Showroom Phone: 001-704-598-2130 Email sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom Phone: 001-678-279-1609 Email sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone: 001-817-764-8000 Email sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Rest assured. you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase. International buyers welcome! Click here for an estimate. If you decide to purchase from us. we require that you give us your complete name. address and phone numbers (home. office. mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts. All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only. Once we have received the funds. we will prepare the car for international shipment through one of our approved land and ocean carriers. We file all the necessary documents for export. deliver the car to a US port. secure it in containers and board an ocean carrier. We can land a vehicle to any port worldwide handling container traffic. We export cars regularly and are familiar with export requirements. You. or your agent. are responsible for Custom clearing the vehicle and registration in your own country.