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Poll 1334: 1936-1941 Lincoln Zephyr nominated by @Volksauto
Body Style: 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible, 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, 4-door convertible
Engine: 267ci. (4.4L) flat-head V12
Power: 110 HP
Weight: 3,289 lbs. (1,491 kg.) - 3,835 lbs. (1,739 kg.)
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Drive train: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Country: USA
Additional Info: Introduced on November 2, 1935, as a 1936 model, the Lincoln-Zephyr was a bridge between the Ford V8 and the Lincoln Model K. The Zephyr's styling was extremely modern with a low raked windscreen, integrated fenders, and streamlined aerodynamic design. It was one of the first successful mass produced streamlined cars after the unfortunate sales of the Chrysler Airflow. In fact, the Zephyr had a lower drag coefficient than the Airflow.
The car was designed by Eugene Turrene Gregorie who worked with Edsel Ford. Gregorie took inspiration from the 1934 Pioneer Zephyr Streamliner train. In it's first year, Lincoln sold 15,000 Zephyrs which accounted for 80% of their sales. By 1940, Lincoln would discontinue the Model K and by 1941 the Lincoln models were Zephyr based including the brand new Lincoln Continental. The Zephyr name was dropped after WWII. It's name wouldn't be revived until Lincoln released the 2006 MKZ.
Body Style: 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible, 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, 4-door convertible
Engine: 267ci. (4.4L) flat-head V12
Power: 110 HP
Weight: 3,289 lbs. (1,491 kg.) - 3,835 lbs. (1,739 kg.)
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Drive train: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Country: USA
Additional Info: Introduced on November 2, 1935, as a 1936 model, the Lincoln-Zephyr was a bridge between the Ford V8 and the Lincoln Model K. The Zephyr's styling was extremely modern with a low raked windscreen, integrated fenders, and streamlined aerodynamic design. It was one of the first successful mass produced streamlined cars after the unfortunate sales of the Chrysler Airflow. In fact, the Zephyr had a lower drag coefficient than the Airflow.
The car was designed by Eugene Turrene Gregorie who worked with Edsel Ford. Gregorie took inspiration from the 1934 Pioneer Zephyr Streamliner train. In it's first year, Lincoln sold 15,000 Zephyrs which accounted for 80% of their sales. By 1940, Lincoln would discontinue the Model K and by 1941 the Lincoln models were Zephyr based including the brand new Lincoln Continental. The Zephyr name was dropped after WWII. It's name wouldn't be revived until Lincoln released the 2006 MKZ.
