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- Interior of Lincoln Zephyr Car in Design Department, Woman Designer in Background, October 1944 - With World War II moving toward a close, Lincoln designers began work on new civilian models. It was anticipated that the Lincoln Zephyr would return, so designers set about refreshing the 1942 model. However, the Zephyr name was dropped before the 1946 models -- the company's first postwar cars -- debuted.
- October 14, 1944
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Interior of Lincoln Zephyr Car in Design Department, Woman Designer in Background, October 1944
With World War II moving toward a close, Lincoln designers began work on new civilian models. It was anticipated that the Lincoln Zephyr would return, so designers set about refreshing the 1942 model. However, the Zephyr name was dropped before the 1946 models -- the company's first postwar cars -- debuted.
- Lincoln Zephyr Engine, February 1940 - Lincoln introduced the lower-priced Zephyr for 1936. Its V-12 engine, adapted from Ford's monobloc V-8, banked its cylinders at 75 degrees, allowing the unit to fit into Zephyr's streamlined body. The engine suffered from inadequate ventilation and poor oil flow, which led to overheating and excessive wear. Nevertheless, with 200,000 units sold, Zephyr's engine remains the most successful American-built V-12.
- February 13, 1940
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Lincoln Zephyr Engine, February 1940
Lincoln introduced the lower-priced Zephyr for 1936. Its V-12 engine, adapted from Ford's monobloc V-8, banked its cylinders at 75 degrees, allowing the unit to fit into Zephyr's streamlined body. The engine suffered from inadequate ventilation and poor oil flow, which led to overheating and excessive wear. Nevertheless, with 200,000 units sold, Zephyr's engine remains the most successful American-built V-12.
- Men with Lincoln Zephyr Automobile, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940 - Ford Motor Company promoted its 1939 Lincoln Zephyr at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Hydraulic brakes were Zephyr's most important new feature, but styling updates included a larger grille with vertical bars, re-shaped bumpers, and running boards enclosed by body panels. Prices started at $1,320 for the two-door coupe. All models featured a 110-horsepower V-12 engine.
- February 15, 1940
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Men with Lincoln Zephyr Automobile, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940
Ford Motor Company promoted its 1939 Lincoln Zephyr at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Hydraulic brakes were Zephyr's most important new feature, but styling updates included a larger grille with vertical bars, re-shaped bumpers, and running boards enclosed by body panels. Prices started at $1,320 for the two-door coupe. All models featured a 110-horsepower V-12 engine.
- Men with Lincoln Zephyr Automobile, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940 - Ford Motor Company promoted its 1939 Lincoln Zephyr at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Hydraulic brakes were Zephyr's most important new feature, but styling updates included a larger grille with vertical bars, re-shaped bumpers, and running boards enclosed by body panels. Prices started at $1,320 for the two-door coupe. All models featured a 110-horsepower V-12 engine.
- February 15, 1940
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Men with Lincoln Zephyr Automobile, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940
Ford Motor Company promoted its 1939 Lincoln Zephyr at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Hydraulic brakes were Zephyr's most important new feature, but styling updates included a larger grille with vertical bars, re-shaped bumpers, and running boards enclosed by body panels. Prices started at $1,320 for the two-door coupe. All models featured a 110-horsepower V-12 engine.
- Michigan Certificate of Registration for a Lincoln Zephyr Brunn Town Car Owned by Clara Bryant Ford, 1942 - The more affordable Lincoln Zephyr was introduced for 1936 during the Great Depression. For 1940, the streamlined car's running boards were removed, and the split rear window of previous years was replaced with a single pane of glass. This certificate of registration was for a 1940 model with a notable owner: Clara Ford, mother of Lincoln president Edsel Ford.
- 1942
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Michigan Certificate of Registration for a Lincoln Zephyr Brunn Town Car Owned by Clara Bryant Ford, 1942
The more affordable Lincoln Zephyr was introduced for 1936 during the Great Depression. For 1940, the streamlined car's running boards were removed, and the split rear window of previous years was replaced with a single pane of glass. This certificate of registration was for a 1940 model with a notable owner: Clara Ford, mother of Lincoln president Edsel Ford.
- Photograph, Cutaway Side View Illustration of 1936 Lincoln Zephyr Automobile - The Lincoln Zephyr, produced from 1936 to 1942, was distinguished from other contemporary cars by its streamlined shape, its rear-hinged "alligator" hood, and its horizontal-bar grille. Less visible, but no less advanced, was Zephyr's unit-body construction. The car's frame and body were integrated into a single, stronger unit, as seen in this cutaway.
- 1936
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Photograph, Cutaway Side View Illustration of 1936 Lincoln Zephyr Automobile
The Lincoln Zephyr, produced from 1936 to 1942, was distinguished from other contemporary cars by its streamlined shape, its rear-hinged "alligator" hood, and its horizontal-bar grille. Less visible, but no less advanced, was Zephyr's unit-body construction. The car's frame and body were integrated into a single, stronger unit, as seen in this cutaway.
- "The Lincoln Zephyr Was a Masterpiece" Clip from Interview with Alex Tremulis, circa 1985 - Alex Tremulis began his automotive design career at the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Company in 1933. He was chief stylist when the company failed in 1937. During World War II, he worked on advanced aircraft concepts for the U.S. Army. Preston Tucker hired Tremulis to design the 1948 Tucker Sedan. Tremulis worked for Ford Motor Company in the 1950s until he founded his own consulting firm.
- circa 1985
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"The Lincoln Zephyr Was a Masterpiece" Clip from Interview with Alex Tremulis, circa 1985
Alex Tremulis began his automotive design career at the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Company in 1933. He was chief stylist when the company failed in 1937. During World War II, he worked on advanced aircraft concepts for the U.S. Army. Preston Tucker hired Tremulis to design the 1948 Tucker Sedan. Tremulis worked for Ford Motor Company in the 1950s until he founded his own consulting firm.
- Men with Lincoln Zephyr Automobile, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940 - Ford Motor Company promoted its 1939 Lincoln Zephyr at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Hydraulic brakes were Zephyr's most important new feature, but styling updates included a larger grille with vertical bars, re-shaped bumpers, and running boards enclosed by body panels. Prices started at $1,320 for the two-door coupe. All models featured a 110-horsepower V-12 engine.
- February 15, 1940
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Men with Lincoln Zephyr Automobile, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940
Ford Motor Company promoted its 1939 Lincoln Zephyr at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Hydraulic brakes were Zephyr's most important new feature, but styling updates included a larger grille with vertical bars, re-shaped bumpers, and running boards enclosed by body panels. Prices started at $1,320 for the two-door coupe. All models featured a 110-horsepower V-12 engine.
- Men with Lincoln Zephyr Automobile, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940 - Ford Motor Company promoted its 1939 Lincoln Zephyr at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Hydraulic brakes were Zephyr's most important new feature, but styling updates included a larger grille with vertical bars, re-shaped bumpers, and running boards enclosed by body panels. Prices started at $1,320 for the two-door coupe. All models featured a 110-horsepower V-12 engine.
- February 15, 1940
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Men with Lincoln Zephyr Automobile, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1940
Ford Motor Company promoted its 1939 Lincoln Zephyr at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Hydraulic brakes were Zephyr's most important new feature, but styling updates included a larger grille with vertical bars, re-shaped bumpers, and running boards enclosed by body panels. Prices started at $1,320 for the two-door coupe. All models featured a 110-horsepower V-12 engine.
- Drawing of 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Special Convertible Coupe, 1938 - Edsel Ford's prototype Lincoln Continental was based on the streamlined Lincoln Zephyr. Ford and designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie extended the Zephyr's hood 12 inches, lowered its body three inches, and removed the running boards, among other modifications. The result was a long, low car with an elegant European look. The first-generation production Lincoln Continental was built from 1940 through 1948.
- October 01, 1938
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Drawing of 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Special Convertible Coupe, 1938
Edsel Ford's prototype Lincoln Continental was based on the streamlined Lincoln Zephyr. Ford and designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie extended the Zephyr's hood 12 inches, lowered its body three inches, and removed the running boards, among other modifications. The result was a long, low car with an elegant European look. The first-generation production Lincoln Continental was built from 1940 through 1948.