Lincoln L-Series
Lincoln L-Series | |
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1929 Lincoln L-series Sport Touring | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Lincoln Motor Company (division of Ford Motor Company after 1922) |
Production | 1917-1930 |
Assembly | Lincoln Assembly, Detroit, Michigan |
Designer |
Angus Woodbridge Edsel Ford |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Luxury car |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
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Transmission | 3-speed manual |
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Chronology | |
Successor | Lincoln K-Series/Model K |
The Lincoln L-Series is the first automobile produced by the Lincoln Motor Company.[1] Introduced in 1917, the L-Series would continue to be produced after the bankruptcy of Lincoln in 1922 and its purchase by Ford. During 1930, Lincoln would introduce the Model K as its replacement.
Assembly of the L-Series took place in Detroit, Michigan.
Before Ford (1917–1922)
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.[1] When it finally was produced, it hit hard times from the post war recession.[2]
Year | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase | Tire size |
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1921 | 357.8CID 60° L-head V8 | 81[1] | 3-speed manual | 130 in (3,302 mm) [1] | 23" |
Henry Ford Buys Lincoln(1922–1923)
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.[3] 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 General Manager. Under Ford, the L-series was a robust car. In the first year, hydraulic shock absorbers were added.[1] Edsel and Kanzler implemented production economies, trimming manufacturing costs by about $1000 per car.
Year | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase | tire size |
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1923 | 357.8CID | 90 | 3-speed manual | 136 in (3,454 mm) [1] | 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.[1]
Year | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase | tire size |
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1925 | 357.8CID V8 | 90 | 3-speed manual[1] | 136 in (3,454 mm) | 23" |
1927–1930
In 1927, the L-series got smaller wheels. Also, 4-wheel mechanical brakes became standard.[1] 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.
Year | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase | tire size |
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1928 | 384.8CID V8 | 90 | 3-speed manual | 136 in (3,454 mm) | 20"[1] |
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Kimes, Beverly (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805–1942. Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ↑ Mandel, Leon (1982). American Cars. Stewart, Tabori & Chang, Inc. ISBN 0-941434-19-2.
- ↑ Weiss, H. Eugene (2003). Chrysler, Ford, Durant, and Sloan. McFarland. ISBN 0-7864-1611-4.
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