Guest Jim Zephyr Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) Offered for sale is this unrestored 1946 Cabriolet, pretty much complete with many extra parts - this car is solid except for the rear wheel wells which are rusted away - the floors are intact, there is the usual rust here and there - rear fenders are in decent shape. This car is an early 46 5EH-56-65 and was ordered here in Toledo Ohio by Robert A Stranahan Sr., the founder of The Champion Spark Plug Co, member of the Automotive Hall of Fame. The build sheet has "Mr S" written on it next to the invoice number. Stranahan is mentioned in the Edsel Ford biography (Henry Dominguez) as one of the early financial backers of the Stout Metal Airplane Co in the years leading up to the Ford Trimotor. Delivered thru the Toledo Bauer-Harrington dealership this car has the original black paint and red leather interior. This car belonged to my late uncle,Tom Mauder, who as a youngster in Toledo would watch Mr. Stranahan tool past his school on his way to the Champion plant - it made quite an impression on him and gave him a serious case of Lincoln fever! Car was purchased by him in the summer of 1963 and has been in dry storage thesemany years. V-12 included, transmission, many extra parts, including solid spare wheel wells, some new wiring and rubber parts, some NOS parts, and and extra set of very nice used grilles. Located in Toledo Ohio. $8500Jim Blanchard 419-461- 1113 jim.zephyr@gmail.com Edited November 10, 2011 by Jim Zephyr (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) Champion Spark Plug Co founder Robert Stranahan specially ordered this 1937 Cord - it resides in the ACD Museum - interesting externally mounted headlights Edited November 10, 2011 by Mssr. Bwatoe (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Zephyr Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) 1946 Lincoln serial numbers run from H136255 to H152389 That means 16,134units produced - of these only 201 Cabriolets were made. #65 would be approaching midway through production...46 production of Continentals are just as rare as 42 models! It never seems that way because the 47 and 48s are much more numerous. Production card from The Benson Ford Research Center. Edited November 11, 2011 by Jim Zephyr (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ok..lets do it...come on gang..a little body work and paint!! very special car ..tell your friends..This car was rescued and is now looking for a caretaker of history, (and when its completed a pretty sound investment...Our culture holds celebrity to high esteem..this is the car to restore!!!Lincoln : Continental Lincoln : Continental | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harry Connors Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Too bad I am still in Germany or I would go for it. I am finally getting back to work on my 48 Continental Coupe after my accident last year and hope to have most of the body work finished by the end of this year. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Zephyr Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Need to move this out of garage...$4200 w/o engine or transmission. $5800 w engine and trans. Mint top irons included,mostly complete, Toledo Ohio Jim.zephyr@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockitdoc Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Need to move this out of garage...$4200 w/o engine or transmission. $5800 w engine and trans. Mint top irons included,mostly complete, Toledo Ohio Jim.zephyr@gmail.comWow. Tempting. But, I've got to get my Dad's '41 LC restored, first. Wish I had room. That's a great piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 is this car still available?if so, 847-997-9944Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mc Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Yes sadly it's gone but I had a very nice conversation with Jim so that's good.The search continues....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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