1947 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CABRIOLET

This 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet has been beautifully and correctly restored by a Lincoln enthusiast. This award winning vehicle has taken home the 1999 CCCA Premier Trophy with 100 of 100 possible points 1997 CCCA Senior Trophy with 99.5 out of 100 possible points and 1983 CCCA First Place. It has also won Lincoln Continental Owner?s Club trophies including National Emeritus Trophies in 2000 2001 2002 2003 and 2004; 1999 LCOC Best of Show Senior Division 39-48 Continental; 1998 LCOC Best of Show Senior Division E.T. Gregoire Award; 1997 LCOC Elliston H. Bell Founder?s Award and more trophies dating back to 1983. This car was properly restored and then periodically refreshed so it would continue to win awards. When not being shown it was toured and stored in a specifically outfitted climate controlled garage. It is beautifully finished in Lincoln Maroon with matching maroon leather interior smooth and supple and properly done. The chrome plating is gorgeous and the translucent maroon plastic interior trim steering wheel and shifter knob are especially beautiful. Restored factory tools are also included. It is factory equipped with a V12 engine 3-speed manual transmission with factory overdrive power top and power windows radio fog lights black top Firestone whitewall tires and side mirror. An especially important option is the factory installed Warner overdrive. It matches the Build Sheet in all respects except for the change from tan to maroon. The Build Sheet from the Henry Ford Museum shows the options and the delivery of the new car to Enterprise Studios in Los Angeles California. All trophies are included with the car.

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