Lincoln-Zephyr

The Lincoln Zephyr is an automobile. It was first presented at the 1936 New York Auto Show.

History

Both priced, as well as the size it was located below the published simultaneously Lincoln K- series. The U.S. had recovered somewhat from the world economic crisis began in 1929 and Lincoln was able to achieve with the Zephyr a much wider range of customers than in previous years. Production was discontinued in the years 1942 to 1946 because of the American entry into the war in the Second World War. For the brand of the Lincoln Zephyr was the breakthrough, which secured the market rule in the U.S. luxury car segment. This competitive advantage could be secured for 62 years until the end of 1998.

Design

The radical and modern streamline design by John Tjaarda caused quite a stir. It holds to this day the rumor Ferdinand Porsche would be inspired by the design of the Zephyr for their own designs.

Models

Lincoln Zephyr Sedan (1936-1948)

The sedan there was from 1936 with 2 or 4 doors.

Lincoln Zephyr Coupe (1937-1948)

A 3- Window Coupe was added to the model 1937.

Lincoln Zephyr Convertible (1938-1948)

The available from 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible was a 2-door " coupe convertible " and produced as 4-door " Convertible Sedan ".

Lincoln Zephyr Club Coupe (1940-1948)

Lincoln Zephyr Continental (1940-1948)

The term "Continental" was first used in 1940 for a trim level of the Lincoln Zephyr ( a sedan ). The car was manufactured in 1940 as a coupe and as a convertible. Although the car is often referred to by collectors as the Mark I, the term "mark" arose only with the appearance of the Mark II. The name of the car was just Lincoln Continental. In Year 1940, the name " Lincoln Zephyr Continental " was for both body styles. There are also notes and photos of the 1939 one -Continental. Here are photos of the prototype, which was driven by Edsel Ford.

Technology

In 1932 the development of the new V -12 ( Lincoln L -Head ) was completed, and this engine was built in series. The engine was a conventional " Flathead " or " side valve " with a simple gear train between the crankshaft and camshaft and short connection between tappet camshaft and valves. One of the design objectives was to ensure that as many components of the Ford V8 could also be used for this engine. This contributed to the fact that the Zephyr the cheapest V12 was on the U.S. market.

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