Lincoln K-series

Lincoln Model K ( 1931)

The Lincoln Model K was a luxury car, the Ford under the brand name Lincoln introduced as the successor of the model L in January 1931.

Year by year

1931 ( Series 201 )

The model K took over the side-valve V8 engine with 60 ° cylinder angle and 6.307 cc of the predecessor model L. However, this is now 120 bhp (88 kW) developed at 2.900/min. The engine power is transmitted to the rear axle via a twin-disc clutch Tock on a manual three-speed transmission with stick shift in the center of the vehicle and from there. All wheels were mechanically braked.

In the first year 27 different bodies were available, which were designed a bit more modern compared to the predecessor model. There were, for example, a then fashionable chrome-plated rod in front of the grille, on which the headlights were attached. The chassis has been compared to that of the predecessor extended by 9 " and now had a wheelbase of 3,683 mm.

1932

Model KA (Series 501)

The V8 engine was 5 bhp increase in power and now developed 125 bhp (92 kW) at 2.900/min. The chassis were back by 9 " cut (wheelbase 3,454 mm) and the number of possible structures drastically shortened to ten The price of. " Small model " fell by at least 1.000, - U.S. $.

Model KB ( Series 231 )

New this year was the V12 engine with 7340 cc and 150 bhp (110 kW) at 3.400/min. The new top model was available with many different setups and still exclusively on the long chassis. In addition to the products manufactured by Lincoln assemblies, there were several bodies, which originated at the customer at the wheelwright. The logo of the V12 models is highlighted in blue, that of KA V8 red.

1933

Model KA (Series 511)

This year also got the " small model " a V12 engine. This had a cylinder angle of 67 °, a displacement of 6,255 cc and also made ​​125 bhp (92 kW) at 3.400/min. There were again 12 different (factory ) bodies.

Model KB ( 251 series )

When large model changed this year little, only a more modern framework was introduced.

1934

Model KA ( 521 series )

Again came a new, larger engine: He had 6,784 cc 150 bhp and made (110 kW) at 3.800/min. The grille was painted in body color and the headlights had torpedo shape.

Model KB (Series 271)

Although still managed as a separate series, the model corresponded KB technically the model KA. The differences were only in the longer chassis and the more luxurious structures.

1935 (series 301/541 )

This year, both series were called back Model K, but remained with 3,454 mm or 3,683 mm, wheelbase available. Technically, there were almost no changes.

1936 ( Series 300 )

After the introduction of smaller, more streamlined model, the Zephyr took with a few changes made ​​on model K the place of the top model. Visible are the models of this vintage at the headlights displaced downward.

1937

While there were no technical changes, the styling has been completely revised: The headlights were given drop shape (like the Zephyr ) and wandered into the front fenders. The rearward inclined radiator had a slight V-shape, as well as the divided windshield. The grille consisted of 30 horizontal chrome bars.

1938

The 30 bars of the grille gave way to 18 something broader. All models now had a separate trunk.

1939

In the last year of production, there was again a new carburetor and stable steel spoke wheels. The following year, the Model K was replaced by the new, smaller Continental.

Production figures

A total of 15,697 vehicles were produced by the model K.

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Source

  • Kimes, Beverly R., Clark, Henry A.: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942, Krause Publications, Inc., Iola (1985 ), ISBN 0-87341-045-9
  • Kimes, Beverly R., Clark, Henry A.: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942, Krause Publications, Inc., Iola (2nd edition, 1989 ), ISBN 0-87341-111-0
  • Burness, Tad: American Car Spotter's Guide, 1920-39, Motorbooks International ( 1975), ISBN 0-87938-026-8

Former models 1921-1942: Continental | Custom | Model K | L model | Zephyr

Former models from 1946: Aviator | Blackwood | Capri | Continental ( Mark III, Mark IV, Mark V, Mark VI ) | Cosmopolitan | Custom | Lincoln Series | LS | Mark II - VIII | Premiere | Town Car | Versailles | Zephyr

Current models: MKS | MKT | MKX | MKZ | Mark LT | Navigator

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