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 1932 Lincoln V-12 KB One-Off Brunn Factory Show Car For Sale | 1932 Lincoln V-12 KB One-Off Brunn Factory Show Car For Sale 1932 Lincoln V-12 KB One-Off Brunn Factory Show Car For Sale Call For Price THIS IS THE ORIGINAL ONE-OFF FACTORY SHOW CAR BY BRUNN AND ARGUABLY THE FINEST RESTORED 1932 KB LINCOLN EXTANT! Model KB One-Off Brunn Factory Show Car VIN KB1367 Engine 447.9 CID Cylinders V-12 Transmission Three Speed Manual Color Brown Interior Color Brown This car is magnificently restored one-off factory show car that was built for display at the auto shows for the year 1932. The factory built sheet shows the chasis as being taken off the line for shipment directly to the coachbuilder (Brunn of Buffalo, NY), as all of the custom bodied cars would be so indicated. As a new car it went to Long Beach, CA. Many years later a noted Lincoln collector, from that same general area managed to buy the car in much diminished condition. Much of the original body had been removed and the car had last been used as a tow truck. In order to rebuild the original Brunn coachwork, experts had to be called in. Luckily for KB 1367, the man that designed the car originally was still alive at that point and made himself available to assist in the body building part of the project. Yes, Herman Brunn, himself, went to CA and brought along his original body blueprints. Mr. Brunn stayed for several weeks and oversaw the work, while a shop in Pasadena performed the work. By this time, the car had been sold to the renown collector, Mr. William Ruger Jr., (gunmaker fame). After that stage of the restoration had been achieved, he became disenchanted with the former owner and restorer, whom presumably was bleeding him for more and more money without much progress. Eventually, all of that came to an end and the unfinished project was removed from that shop and sent to the top restorer, Mr. Fran Roxas of Chicago, IL. Less then eighteen months later it was completed and shown at the 2003 Pebble Beach Concours. It won the first in its class award and it also won the most significant Ford Motor Company product award. Both were huge prizes as 2003 was the 100th anniversary for the Ford Motor Company and the turn out was extremely strong for all of the most important Ford built automobiles to compete in this once in a lifetime event. This arguably is the most important restored custom bodied Lincoln extant. It is still in very near 100 point condition. It runs and drives beautifully. A true masterpiece of automotive design. St. Louis Car Museum Website: www.stlouiscarmuseum.com Email: info@stlouiscarmuseum.com Financing Is Available--Trades Are Accepted! Please call 1-800-957-5707 or 314-993-7104 with any questions or to discuss financing or transportation arrangements. by Douglas |
 1929 Lincoln L Brunn Brougham Town Car | 1929 Lincoln L Brunn Brougham Town Car 1929 Lincoln L Brunn Brougham Town Car Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum (A-C-D) in Auburn, Indiana. by Douglas |
 1938 Lincoln Model K 12 Brunn Victoria Convertible | 1938 Lincoln Model K 12 Brunn Victoria Convertible 1938 Lincoln Model K 12 Brunn Victoria Convertible Antique Automobile Club of America Museum (AACA) in Hershey, Pennsylvania Website: www.aacamuseum.org Photos by Douglas Wilkinson by Douglas |
 1922 Lincoln Model 118 Brunn Limousine | 1922 Lincoln Model 118 Brunn Limousine 34,100.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: The Worldwide Group Auctioneers 2008, August 30 - The Auburn Auction The Worldwide Group Auctioneers 2952 County Road 68 Auburn, Indiana 46706 Phone: 800-990-6789 Phone: 260-927-0000 Website: www.wwgauctions.com 1922 Lincoln Model 118 Brunn Limousine $34,100 Coachwork by Brunn by Douglas |
 1936 Lincoln Model K V12 Laudaulette | 1936 Lincoln Model K V12 Laudaulette 50,600.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: RM Auction - Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall August 6, 2005, Auburn Hills, Michigan RM Auctions One Classic Car Drive Blenheim, Ontario N0P 1A0 Canada Phone: 519-352-4575 Website: www.rmauctions.com 1936 Lincoln Model K V12 Laudaulette LOT: 067 Estimate: $60,000-$90,000 US Chassis No. K5686 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $50,600 Formerly the Property of Richard Ringling and One of Only Ten Originally Built COACHWORK BY BRUNN 150hp 414 cu. in. V12 engine with automatic spark control, three-speed manual transmission, semi-elliptic leaf springs and four-wheel power assisted mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 136" By 1935 the upper-end car market had all but disappeared. With the world still gripped with the burdening effect of the Great Depression, many could no longer afford such luxuries as expensive coachbuilt motor cars. Even those who were able to afford such automobiles felt it was inappropriate to spend such large sums of money on extravagant automobiles. As a result, most of the great manufacturers were dead or dying; Lincoln would be one of the few remaining survivors, mostly due to the support of the Ford Motor Company. Edsel Ford retained a strong interest in the line and he actively supported its continued evolution and growth. Which, as time progressed, it accomplished as the competition disappeared and Lincoln’s resilience withstood the economic downturn and by the mid 1930s it was only one of a few remaining successful automotive manufacturers. In 1936 all Lincolns, excluding the Zephyr, fell under the insignia Model K and Series 300. Still powered by the V12 the car was very similar to the previous year’s model, however minor cosmetic changes were made to freshen up the Model K lineup. Changes included a 27 degree sloping windshield versus the previous model’s 20 degree slope, more prominent horizontal bars in the grill, and rounder fender with smother edges. The headlights were also lowered and the old wire wheels were replaced with pressed steel. Mechanically little changed with the exception of the use of helical gears in the transmission, five engine mounts as opposed to four, and dual windshield wiper motors. The unique Lincoln Landaulette Town Car offered here has had quite a colorful history. The Lincoln was purchased from an authorized dealership in 1935. It was subsequently sent to the Brunn Body Co. of Buffalo, New York where the coachwork was handbuilt. The body took nearly an entire year to build and upon completion it was shipped by rail to Detroit. In Detroit the body was coupled to the chassis at the Lincoln plant. We understand that it was the second of only 10 made in this style. Being such a unique example, its early ownership history does not disappoint as the car was originally purchased for Richard Ringling, son of Alf T. Ringling – one of the original Ringling Brothers. However, Richard was in poor health when he ordered the Lincoln, and unfortunately by the time it was delivered, he had passed away. Around 10 years later the Lincoln resurfaced at a used car lot in Chicago where amazingly, its next owner was yet another carnival performer by the name of Sig Signor. We understand he used the Lincoln to carry his dog act and pull his trailer home all over the country to carnivals and fairs. After settling down in Minneapolis, Mr. Signor no longer needed the big Lincoln and printed an ad in the local newspaper offering the car for the best offer over $50. Mr. John Morgan purchased the Lincoln for $51, and one year later sold the car to a Mr. Julius Moffet for an unknown amount. Mr. Moffet kept the car in storage until he passed away in 1960. Odd C. Braathen, owner of the Hennepin Avenue Garage, and a specialist in antique and classic automobile restoration purchased the car from Mr. Moffet’s widow that same year. Mr. Art Blade purchased the Lincoln from Mr. Braathen in 1965 and took it upon himself to perform a frame-up restoration. Mr. Blade had owned a body shop in the 1950s and performed the body and upholstery work himself while Braathen assisted with the mechanical end of the restoration. During the restoration every part was refinished and painted before being installed. Six genuine cowhides were used for the top and the chauffeur’s compartment. The rest of the interior was upholstered in imported English broadcloth. In view of the Lincoln’s custom design Mr. Blade chose a beige paint, a nitro-cellulose lacquer, all hand rubbed. The painstaking restoration was completed in 1975 and the car was then used to compete in state and international shows, show in parades, and deliver several lucky brides to their weddings. The current owner purchased the Lincoln from Mr. Blade in 2004 and because of its excellent condition, has not had to alter a thing. As unique two position convertible, the roof over the driver folds under and the roof over very back folds down, but the middle section of the roof is stationary. A unique history, with a unique style, this car is delightful and is perfectly suited to be shown in CCCA events or just to be driven with its multi-faceted top configuration allowing for true all weather enjoyment and touring. by Douglas |
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