This Lincoln Continental (1940-1948) got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1941 Lincoln Continental is one of 400 cabriolets produced for the model year and is powered by a 292ci V12 paired with a three-speed manual transmission. The car was acquired by the current owner in 2013 and was repainted black in 2017. It is equipped with red leather upholstery, a black convertible soft top, 15″ steel wheels, hydraulic drum brakes, a hood ornament, a rear-mounted spare tire carrier, push-button door handles, rear fender skirts, and chrome bumpers with overriders. This Continental was listed on BaT in February 2024 and is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the owner with service records and a clean Illinois title in the owner’s name.

No Reserve: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

The Continental was based on the Zephyr platform, and it was introduced for the 1940 model year. Updates for 1941 included the integration of fender-mounted parking lights and push-button door releases. This example was refinished in black in 2017, and additional features include a replacement power-operated black convertible soft top, a hood ornament, front vent windows, rear fender skirts, chrome bumpers with overriders, and a rear-mounted spare tire carrier. Corrosion is noted on the bumpers, and paint cracks can be viewed in the gallery.

No Reserve: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

Body-color 15″ steel wheels wear Lincoln-badged hubcaps and are mounted with 7.00-16 Firestone tires. The Continental rode on a 125″ wheelbase, and the suspension comprises transverse leaf springs front and rear. Stopping power is provided by hydraulically assisted four-wheel drums.

No Reserve: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

The split front and solid rear bench seats are trimmed in red leather, and appointments include a painted woodgrain dashboard, an AM radio, and gold metal trim. The clock and radio do not work.

No Reserve: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer, a clock, and combined gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer has rolled over and shows 3k miles, approximately 300 of which were added under current ownership. The factory temperature gauge does not work.

No Reserve: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

The 292ci flathead V12 was the last offered by an American manufacturer and was factory rated at 120 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. Service in December 2023 included a new battery and the replacement of an exhaust clamp and two fuel hoses. A replacement exhaust system and an electric fuel pump were added under current ownership.

No Reserve: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. The throw-out bearing is said to be noisy when the clutch is depressed. Corrosion is visible underneath, including rust-through in the spare tire well.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $31,350 by shadowdogcole
Auction Ended March 14, 2024 at 2:51PM PT
Bids 31
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BaT Essentials

Seller: CammsFamily
Location: South Holland, Illinois 60473
Listing Details
  • Chassis: H119246
  • 1 of 400 Cabriolets for 1941
  • 3k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 292ci V12
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Black Paint
  • Red Leather Upholstery
  • 15" Body-Color Steel Wheels
  • Black Convertible Soft Top
  • Hydraulic Drum Brakes
  • Rear-Mounted Spare Tire Carrier
  • Rear Fender Skirts
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #139672