Lincoln-Zephyr

Lincoln-Zephyr
Lincoln-Zephyr four-door sedan (1937)
Overview
Manufacturer	Lincoln (Ford)
Production	1936–1942
Assembly	Lincoln Assembly, Detroit, Michigan
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury car
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door convertible sedan 2-door sedan 2-door coupe 2-door convertible coupe
Related	Lincoln Continental
Powertrain
Engine	267 cu in (4.4 L) flat-head 110 hp (82 kW) V12[1][2]
Transmission	3-speed manual[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	122–125 in (3,099–3,175 mm)[2]
Length	202.5–210 in (5,144–5,334 mm)[2]
Height	69 in (1,753 mm) [2]
Chronology
Successor	Lincoln H-series

The Lincoln-Zephyr is a line of luxury cars that was produced by the Lincoln division of Ford from 1936 until 1942. Bridging the gap between the Ford V8 DeLuxe and the Lincoln Model K (in both size and price), it expanded Lincoln to a second model line, competing against the Chrysler Airflow, LaSalle, and the Packard One-Twenty.

Following the discontinuation of the Model K after 1940, Lincoln shifted its production exclusively to the Lincoln-Zephyr design. After World War II, the Zephyr name was dropped, lasting through 1948. It was the basis of the first Lincoln Continental, Lincoln's longest-running nameplate. The model line was powered by a V12 engine, in contrast to its competitors' V8 and inline-8 engines.

The Lincoln-Zephyr was conceived by Edsel Ford^[3] and designed by Eugene Turenne Gregorie. It was assembled at the Lincoln Motor Company Plant in Detroit, Michigan.