1/25 72322 Lindberg 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible - (From Modified ex Pyro Molds)
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
2006 issue from highly modified Pyro molds. The improvements include (but are not limited to) chrome plated hubcaps, rubber tires, two good size trees of chrome plated parts including an accurate and properly ventilated front grill, beautiful and correct bumpers, spare tire cover, folding top mechanism, dash, vent window frames, engine parts and much more, a new clear parts tree with windshield, vent windows & rear convertible top glass, a comprehensive decal sheet that includes instrument faces, body emblems, hubcap center emblems and more. Features detailed engine, hinging/opening hood and 'good' interior detail. Molded in white, clear and chromed plastic with rubber tires. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The Lincoln Continental was essentially a hand-built personal luxury vehicle from 1939-42, and continued to be so upon its post-war run as well. Like most of Detroit’s 1946 models, the Continental had some minor visual differences from the previous version, with a “mouth organ” grille replacing straight bars, and different bumpers. The Continental steering wheel and gauge faces were burgundy and the dash trim was now chrome instead of gold tinted. Interiors were leather and whipcord or custom cloth.The 1946 Lincoln Continental paced the Indy 500, driven by Henry Ford II, and 201 Cabriolets and 265 coupes were built that year. Its $4,400 base price made it one of the most expensive domestic vehicles for the year.Production resumed in earnest in 1947 and 738 Continental convertibles and 831 coupes were built, offered in 12 colors, with 3 interior color options. The V-12 engine now had a bigger sump with six quarts of oil, and exterior changes were limited to hubcaps and hood ornament.The 1948 model year was the last appearance of the Lincoln V-12 engine and the last Continental until 1956 Continental Mark II. Sales continued to be brisk, with 847 coupes and 452 Cabriolets finding buyers. Lincoln’s venerable side-valve V-12 would give way to a truck-based, 337cid V-8 in 1949 in the new slab-sided Cosmopolitan.
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