Lincoln L-Series

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The Lincoln L series was Lincoln's first model.[1] It was built in Detroit, Michigan and was introduced in 1917. The engine offered was a 384.8 in³ (6.3 L) 60° L-head V8.

1922 Lincoln L series Touring Sedan

Before Ford

Henry Leland created the Lincoln car company after leaving Cadillac. After World War I, during which the company made aircraft engines, they came out with the L-series. It was designed by Leland's son-in-law Angus Woodbridge, who had been a ladies' milliner, and the design was thought to be old fashioned.[2] When it finally was produced, it hit hard times from the post war recession.[3]

Year Engine HP Transmission Wheelbase Tire size
1921 357.8CID 60° L-head V8 81[4] 3-speed manual 130 in (3,302 mm) [5] 23"

Henry Ford Buys Lincoln(1922–1923)

1923 Lincoln L-series Brunn coupe

In financial trouble, Leland sold the company to Henry Ford in 1922 for $8 million, the amount determined by the judge presiding over the receivership Arthur J. Tuttle.[6] Henry Leland valued the company at over $16 million. After a few months, Ford got rid of the Lelands and had his son, Edsel Ford, design a new body for the L-series. Edsel became president and Ernest C. Kanzler genearl manager. Under Ford, the L-series was a robust car. In the first year, hydraulic shock absorbers were added.[7] Edsel and Kanzler implemented production economies trimming manufacturing costs by about $1000 per car.

Year Engine HP Transmission Wheelbase tire size
1923 357.8CID 90 3-speed manual 136 in (3,454 mm) [8] 23"

1924–1926

In 1924, the L-series was given a newer look with such things as a nickel-plated radiator shell. 1925 is identified by the absence of cowl lights. Front and rear bumpers became standard. The smallest L-series was the 2-door, 2-passenger roadster. 1926 was basically the same except for some interior changes.[9]

Year Engine HP Transmission Wheelbase tire size
1925 357.8CID V8 90 3-speed manual[10] 136 in (3,454 mm) 23"

1927–1930

1927-28 Lincoln L-series limousine

In 1927, the L-series got smaller wheels. Also, 4-wheel mechanical brakes became standard.[11] All instruments were on an oval surface. A larger engine (though no HP increase) came in 1928. 1929 brought Safety glass and dual windshield wipers. 1930 was the last year for the L-series.

1929 Lincoln L-series Sport Touring
Year Engine HP Transmission Wheelbase tire size
1928 384.8CID V8 90 3-speed manual 136 in (3,454 mm) 20"[12]

Pop-culture

In the 1986 comedy movie, The Money Pit, the house came with a 1929-30 Lincoln L-series 4-door Sport Phaeton as a part of the purchase.

References

  1. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  2. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  3. ↑ Mandel, Leon (1982). American Cars. Stewart, Tabori & Chang, Inc. ISBN [[Special:BookSources/0-941734-19-2 |0-941734-19-2 [[Category:Articles with invalid ISBNs]]]] Check |isbn= value (help). 
  4. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  5. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  6. ↑ Weiss, H. Eugene (2003). Chrysler, Ford, Durant, and Sloan. McFarland. ISBN 0-7864-1611-4. 
  7. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  8. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  9. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  10. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  11. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
  12. ↑ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4. 
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