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1932 LINCOLN MODEL KB DUAL COWL PHAETON
Chassis No. KB 1473
Engine No. KB 1473
Dark blue with red leather interior and tan canvas top
Engine: L-head V-12, 448ci., 150bhp at 3400rpm; Gearbox: three speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear, torque tube drive; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
The 1932 Lincoln KB is one of the grandest and most attractive Lincolns ever built and this is one of the most appealing body styles. The Lincoln KB models with their massive V12 engines were introduced in 1932 as the Depression deepened and the market for such cars headed for extinction. Two years before, Cadillac had stunned the luxury car market by introducing first a V16 and then a V12 engine type to supplement the Cadillac V8. This was the opening gun in a multi-cylinder race. In addition to Lincoln, luxury car competitors Packard, Pierce Arrow, Franklin and Auburn all introduced V12 engines, and Marmon was hard at work on a V16! Collectively, it was a magnificent effort, but all for naught as the Depression was annihilating the market.
The Lincoln KB V12 is the largest 12 cylinder engine Lincoln ever produced and was built for only two years. This engine continues the unique fork and blade connecting rod arrangement that was characteristic of its Model L V8 predecessor and uses seven main bearings. By 1934, the KB V12 would be replaced with a slightly smaller Model KV12 of somewhat simpler construction. The KBs are mounted on a 145" wheel base, while the KA series rode on a 136" wheel base and was still powered in 1932 by an updated Leland-designed V8.
This KB was originally fitted with a rather tall and boxy limousine body. However, Mr. Fuller was pleased to discover an original 1931 Lincoln K Dual Cowl body and decided to fit it to his 1932 KB chassis. The result is this highly attractive Dual Cowl KB which carries an original Lincoln body from a previous year model.
The paint is in need of attention and there is some overspray on the undercarriage. The top is reported to be new. This car is equipped with tonneau cowl and windshield, and marked the introduction of Lincoln's unique half windows on phaetons and touring cars that pivot down into the front doors and serve as windbreaks on brisk days. Many regard the 1932 KB as the high water mark in classic Lincoln design and this is clearly one of the most attractive body types.
Chassis No. KB 1473
Engine No. KB 1473
Dark blue with red leather interior and tan canvas top
Engine: L-head V-12, 448ci., 150bhp at 3400rpm; Gearbox: three speed manual; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear, torque tube drive; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive.
The 1932 Lincoln KB is one of the grandest and most attractive Lincolns ever built and this is one of the most appealing body styles. The Lincoln KB models with their massive V12 engines were introduced in 1932 as the Depression deepened and the market for such cars headed for extinction. Two years before, Cadillac had stunned the luxury car market by introducing first a V16 and then a V12 engine type to supplement the Cadillac V8. This was the opening gun in a multi-cylinder race. In addition to Lincoln, luxury car competitors Packard, Pierce Arrow, Franklin and Auburn all introduced V12 engines, and Marmon was hard at work on a V16! Collectively, it was a magnificent effort, but all for naught as the Depression was annihilating the market.
The Lincoln KB V12 is the largest 12 cylinder engine Lincoln ever produced and was built for only two years. This engine continues the unique fork and blade connecting rod arrangement that was characteristic of its Model L V8 predecessor and uses seven main bearings. By 1934, the KB V12 would be replaced with a slightly smaller Model KV12 of somewhat simpler construction. The KBs are mounted on a 145" wheel base, while the KA series rode on a 136" wheel base and was still powered in 1932 by an updated Leland-designed V8.
This KB was originally fitted with a rather tall and boxy limousine body. However, Mr. Fuller was pleased to discover an original 1931 Lincoln K Dual Cowl body and decided to fit it to his 1932 KB chassis. The result is this highly attractive Dual Cowl KB which carries an original Lincoln body from a previous year model.
The paint is in need of attention and there is some overspray on the undercarriage. The top is reported to be new. This car is equipped with tonneau cowl and windshield, and marked the introduction of Lincoln's unique half windows on phaetons and touring cars that pivot down into the front doors and serve as windbreaks on brisk days. Many regard the 1932 KB as the high water mark in classic Lincoln design and this is clearly one of the most attractive body types.