Lincoln Zephyr Coupe (Dinky Toys 39c)
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Lincoln Zephyr Coupe (Dinky Toys 39c) |
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| Model 39c |
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| Arch Two , Area 21 Classic Dinky Toys (John Durrant Collection) |
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A tan Lincoln ‘Zephyr’ Coupe with brown wings and a low silver radiator. 1948-1950.
The colour scheme identifies the model as a post-war version.
Modelled on the Lincoln-Zephyr V-12, a roomy saloon car capable of respectable performance.
Lincoln-Zephyr
Lincoln became part of the Ford empire in 1922.
Lincoln-Zephyr was Lincoln’s marque for their lower priced luxury vehicles. Lincoln, themselves a division of Ford, produced vehicles under the marque from 1936-1940. The marque was notable for introducing the first commercially successful streamlined cars. After the failure of the similar Chrysler Airflow there was cause to suspect the prospects of a streamlined vehicle, but the Lincoln Zephyr dramatically surpassed Chrysler's attempt along with any other vehicles previously produced by Lincoln.
