Vintage Vehicle Club
of Australia (1919-1930) Inc.
| Make | Lincoln |
| Year | 1929 |
| Model |
Model "L" 168A |
| Body |
Limousine / Sedan by Lincoln. |
| Engine |
V8 Side valve Lincoln. 385 ci (6.3L), SAE 39.9 hp, developing 90hp @ ?RPM |
| Gearbox |
3 speed with an air compressor fitted. |
| Diff. Ratio |
4.7:1 Full floating rear axle. |
| Wheelbase | 136" (3,454mm) |
| Brakes |
Foot - 4 wheel, 3 shoe mechanical Bendix, 16" dia finned drums. Hand - Internal drum on rear wheels. |
| Weight | 49CWT, (5,511lb / 2,500kg) |
| Wheels | Lincoln welded Wire. |
| Tyre Size | 700 - 20" |
| Origin |
USA, Detroit |
See here for the restoration story and more photo's of this vehicle.
History of this Vehicle
1929 - 1948
Vehicle left the factory on the 15th of April 1929 as a right-hand-drive and was shipped to Branch 36 for export.
New price $5,300 FOB Detroit USA.
History unknown.
If anyone can provide further information about this vehicle, the owner would appreciate hearing from you.
1948 - 1955
Owned by a bus company in Wollongong NSW who also had a hire car service.
In the early fifties it was sold to one of the bus drivers who took it to Mangrove Mountain on the Central Coast of NSW.
It was sold again to a person at Yarramalong (a small suburb nearby) and then auctioned for ₤50 at University Motor Auctions (Sydney) in 1955.
1955 - 1986
Purchased by Monty for ₤55 one week after it was auctioned.
Vehicle was driven for a while then placed in storage in used car yard at Rockdale, Sydney.
1986 - Today
Purchased from Monty, then restored by present owner over next 20 years.
The vehicle made it's long awaited re-appearance to the road in August 2006 for the annual 'All Ford' day at Warwick Farm where it won the 'Best Pre-War Car', and 'Most Outstanding Vehicle' of the show. Fitting rewards for an outstanding restoration.
Maintained and used regularly for club outings.
Go to page 2 for more information and pictures.
If you would like to contact the owner of this vehicle, please email to vvca_info@hotmail.com and include this vehicle reference lin29sed4266 in your message.
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