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1928 Lincoln Model L Town Car Best bid to be submitted Regis

United Kingdom • 24 Oct 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1928 Lincoln Model L Town Car, once used by the American Embassy in London, boasts a unique history and RHD configuration. Though its original engine is included, it has been replaced with a Ford V8, and the car is sold 'as is,' requiring careful inspection by bidders.

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Condition 

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The car is described as being in original condition after residency in an Irish Motor Museum. However, the original engine has been replaced, which affects originality. There are film and TV credits, which adds to its appeal, but the 'as is' sale condition requires bidders to verify its condition, age, completeness, and originality.

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Reg Number:

DS 8360

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1928 Lincoln Model L Town Car Best bid to be submitted Registration number DS 8360 Chassis number [Phone Number]7 Best bid to be submitted From a deceased estate Right hand drive White over black with a black interior In original condition after a residency in an Irish Motor Museum To be driven to the auction from near Bridgwater One of two supplied to the American Embassy in London, in use there until the end of Joe Kennedy's tenure in October 1940 This is the only survivor of the two embassy cars, with the other being destroyed by fire Sadly the original Lincoln V8 engine suffered from a cast iron version of woodworm Now replaced with a Ford V8 flathead, which is virtually indistinguishable in appearance, and better in performance terms The original engine is included in the sale (to be collected from near Bridgwater after the auction by appointment) Running and driving as it should, unique in RHD form, with an interesting history Film and TV credits include Me and Orson Wells (Zac E...

Points of note

£10,994

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£32,823

Median Price (Since 2020)

£199,972

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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