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Lincoln-Zephyr was a marque for the lower priced line of luxury cars in the Lincoln line 1936-40.(wikipedia.org)
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The 1936 to 1939 models were 267 in³ (4.4 L) with hydraulic lifters added in 1938.
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Lincoln-Zephyr and Mercury, introduced 1939, bridged the wide gap between Ford's V-8 De Luxe line and the exclusive Lincoln K-series cars.
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The Zephyr was powered by a small 75° V12 engine developed from Ford's Flathead V8 and unrelated to the larger K-series Lincoln V12 engines.
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It is noted for being one of the first successful streamlined cars after the Chrysler Airflows market failure.
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Introduced on November 2, 1935 as a 1936 model, the Lincoln-Zephyr was extremely modern with a low raked windscreen, integrated fenders, and streamlined aerodynamic design.
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The car was conceived by Edsel Ford[3] and designed by Eugene Turenne Gregorie.
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The Lincoln-Zephyr succeeded in reigniting sales at Lincoln dealerships in the late 1930s, and from 1941 model year all Lincolns were Zephyr based and the Lincoln-Zephyr marque was discontinued. (wikipedia.org)
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Annual production for any year model was not large but accounted for a large portion of the Lincoln brand's sales (wikipedia.org)
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According to the garage experts, this Zephyr is a 1940 model year
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The Lincoln Continental Mark IV was a luxury car at the top end of the personal luxury car market sold under the Lincoln brand of the Ford Motor Company in North America between 1972 and 1976.
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The 72 Continental Mark IV is also a rare bird in France
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Standing guard to Calder's Red Elephant
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Showing off its close relationship with
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Today's corporate customer
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Lincoln Royale Magnum
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Lincoln Royale Magnum
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