After just two years of production for the KB and one year for the series KA, Lincoln revised both models for the 1934 model year.

Powering the new models was a single engine – a V-12 of 414.1 cu.

in.

which developed 150 hp.

All models were considered Ks, though the Series 521 (or KA) rode a 136-in.

wheelbase while Series 271 (or KB) featured the long 145-in.

chassis.

Fred Waring, Bing Crosby, and W.C.

Fields all purchased new Lincolns during 1934.

The new V-12 was less complex than earlier models while providing similar horsepower and greater torque.

Improvement and updates were myriad – freewheeling was optional; inside there was a new instrument panel; and outside all models featured a painted radiator shell rather than the plated version on previous year’s Lincolns.

The familiar Lincoln cloisonné emblem was now 100% blue on all models.

Brakes were revised with two-shoe servo type function with molded linings resulting in more efficient stopping power with softer pedal p...