Sales Brochure for the 1939 Lincoln Zephyr V-12, "The Modern "12" for the Modern World"
THF223425 / Sales Brochure for the 1939 Lincoln Zephyr V-12, "The Modern "12" for the Modern World"
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Artifact Overview
The Lincoln Zephyr's V-12 engine was adapted from Ford's successful flathead V-8. Engineers added four cylinders, narrowed the angle of the V, and made other modifications. Unfortunately, the engine suffered from inadequate ventilation and poor oil flow, which led to overheating and excessive wear. Nevertheless, with 200,000 units sold, the Zephyr engine was the most successful American-built V-12.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade catalog
Subject Date
1939
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.554.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 11 in
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