Classic Car Review: 1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton
by: ST
Posted on: Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 at 11:29 am by: ST
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The 1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton was one of the most valuable cars manufactured during the early 1930s, and sold for around $5,000, which made it far more expensive than others cars available at the time.
The 1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton was one of the most valuable cars manufactured during the early 1930s, and sold for around $5,000, which made it far more expensive than others cars available at the time. Only 53 were produced for that model year, each of which was considered a marvel of luxury automobiles and was quite a symbol of wealth and prestige. This was the year that Lincoln began to make headway among the other car manufacturers at the time, and some experts say that the 1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton put the company on the map.
Interestingly, the Sport Phaeton wasn’t the main focus for Lincoln at the time. They were devoting most of their resources to the Model K, and they made very few significant changes to the Sport Phaeton from the previous model year. In 1930, Lincoln added four wheel brakes to all of their models, including the Sport Phaeton, and fuel efficiency rose to around twelve miles per gallon.
According to ConceptCarz.com , other changes to the 1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton included a smoothly painted bumper to match the rest of the body, squared-off wheel coverings to lend a more modern facade, and canvas tops for added aesthetic appeal. The 384.8 cubic-inch V-8 engine permitted the Sport Phaeton to reach a top speed of 80 miles per hour, and the Stromberg carburetors were likewise new. It came with a 3-speed sliding gear transmission, and the mechanical drum brakes increased the value considerably.
Options for the 1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton included a choice of three body colors to match the canvas top, and a choice of interior colors. Some of these vehicles came with rear-mounted trunks for additional storage capacity, and the vehicles with the large front headlights and side-mounted spare tire still intact are considered the most valuable.
In the back seat, passengers could enjoy a variety of storage options that were not available with other cars at the time, including pockets on the insides of the passenger doors for books, magazines or maps. Under-seat storage was also a high selling point, especially since the seats were leather and came equipped with arm wrests-even in back.
Today, a top-condition 1930 Lincoln Sport Phaeton can sell for as much as $120,000, though there are very few still in existence. Tears to the leather seats, rips in the canvas tops, and rust on the undercarriage can all significantly lower the value.
Sources:
ConceptCarz.com, 1930 Lincoln Model L
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