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£30,000 - £40,000

1948 Lincoln Continental V12 Convertible

United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 69

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible is one of only 452 built, featuring a V12 engine and manual transmission. It has an older restoration with multiple awards and recent refurbishment, making it a rare sight on British roads.

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Condition 

7

Older restoration, presenting very well

/ 10

Manual

Transmission:

8H181779

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

PXS 117

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Registration No: PXS 117 Chassis No: 8H181779 MOT: Exempt

1 of just 452 Lincoln Continental Convertibles built in 1948
292ci V12 engine with three-speed manual transmission, and factory options of a radio, chrome bands, fog lamps, and more!
An older restoration still presenting very well
Multiple award-winner while still a resident of the United States
A very rare sight on British roads!

Inspired by the elegant designs he saw while on a trip to Europe in 1938, Edsel Ford challenged designer Bob Gregorie to develop a new and stylish Lincoln.

Gregorie was the first to hold such a title at the Ford Motor Company and had created the stunning boattail bodywork for Edsel’s famous 1932 Model 40 Special Speedster.

He devised a convertible coupé on the existing Lincoln Zephyr chassis with Edsel Ford insisting that it be long and low for a speedy look.

Launched as the 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental, the long-running model has become the company’s most famous and revered.

In 1951, the Muse...

Points of note

£437

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£20,305

Median Price (Since 2020)

£816,200

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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