Pack Automotive Museum
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Performance - Hot Rods - Custom - Antiques - One Offs Many with valid Race and Movie Build Histories
One of only a few TOTALLY FREE On-Line Automotive Museums on the Internet
For a brief history of the (Lincoln) Zephyr Motor Car Company click here.
1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CUSTOM 2 DOOR COUPE In late 1930, just before WWII, the essence of style
in an automobile for any connoisseur would have been the Delahage,
Delage or Bugatti, and here in America, the Lincoln Zephyr. The Zephyr
emulated the graceful sweeps and curves and the flowing sensual body
lines of the art deco era. It was grace in motion even at rest. Many
still consider it the best looking three-window coupe ever made. Often,
custom builds are better left stock. The originally intended esthetic
is compromised with modern day bling, disproportionate chips and mechanical
devices that are best left in the garage. This Zephyr, a landmark
automobile, deserved much more than the typical custom rod. This grand
tourer is an outlier. A study in subtle restraint. The body has been
restored to it's original form and is finished in carbon gray metallic
with stainless steel trims accented in black. There was no need to
shave ornamentation, like door handles, hood and trunk latches; they
are works of art. The Pierce-Arrow style faired-in oval headlamps
are backed by LEDs for modern drive-ability. The interior begins with
lit V12 door sills. It is finished in wool broadcloth, Wollsdorf leather
and German wool tweed carpet to create an esthetic that respects the
original design. Instrumentation has been restored and re-calibrated
to 200 mph. Comfort is guaranteed with the Vintage air and heat, electronic
windows, integrated Bluetooth audio, navigation systems, remote start,
alarm system and radar detection/laser jamming modules at both ends
of the vehicle. Replacing the original V12 power with a GM or Ford
crate motor would have been sacrilege. The 6 Liter V12 engine (acquired
from Cosworth Engineering in Wellingbrough, England) is mated to a
pro-built 4L60E automatic transmission, aluminum drive shaft and Moser
differential. Exhaust, driven through 2 1/2 inch stainless produces
a crescendo reminiscent of a Formula One car. The custom built chassis,
with six-piston caliper brakes, adjustable shocks, independent front
suspension and variable air ride, along with a corner balance within
25 lbs. on each wheel, produces a superior handling and drivable automobile.
Detail, singular power and outlier esthetics rival the best contenders
in this elite class. |
