1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
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Artifact Overview
Inspired by a 1938 trip to Europe, Edsel Ford collaborated with designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie on a custom car based on the Lincoln Zephyr but with a sophisticated "continental" look. Reaction from Mr. Ford's friends was so positive that Lincoln put the car into regular production. The beautiful 1940-1948 Lincoln Continentals that followed represent one of Edsel Ford's most significant achievements.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1941
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
77.92.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Geri Stroh Jr.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Leather
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 62 in
Width: 75 in
Length: 210 in
Wheelbase: 125 in
Weight: 3860 lbs
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