55 dude Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hi! new guy and seeking info and skilled advice on purchase of 1940 lincoln continental cabrolet. gentleman had owned it since 1952 and it was purchased in japan. has fresh engine still at machine shop,3 extra transmissions, extra V-12 that spins by hand, extra doors, extra front & rear suspensions, new exhaust in box,new wiring harness.... 62 years of collecting and poor health is forcing sale. the picture of intake is on extra engine (3 bolt carb flange) more pic's later as it was 85 degrees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mssr. Bwatoe Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 look at the frame on drivers side near motor mount hole for h10345 type number..look at firewall for body plate 06h-56-??? what are numbers??Why was car in japan?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 dude Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) from what i was told it was probably a military officer had it shipped to japan 1946-1950 for personal use. here you go. i would like to learn more about these cars. here is my email if you want to send me your number as i have lots of questions. gapnw@yahoo.com Greg Edited July 29, 2014 by 55 dude (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 dude Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 does body tag mean it was #288 out of 350 built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyrdave Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 The intake looks like V8 ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 55 Dude, Your 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Continental cabriolet is indeed body #288 on the production line. Good find. LZOC members always able to help with your coming problems....Just email. You need a build sheet (lists articles on car when manufactured) from the Benson Ford Research Center. Look for address under "FAQ" car on this LZOC webpage. Invaluable. Also, print out an application to join LZOC. We are here to help you. Good luck and Happy Zephyring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 dude Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) thanks! tried to send email to Benson Ford Center but address comes back as invalid? Edited July 30, 2014 by 55 dude (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 dude Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 finally contacted Benson Ford Center and when i send them $20 i will get info on car! finally asked about price of car and next week spend couple days doing inventory on 62 years of parts collecting plus taking LOTS of pictures! should prove interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 dude Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 does anyone have any info on Mandeville Motors in 1940? Looks like the 40 was shipped on May 8th 1940, does anyone know where the Dealer was? built May 1st 1940. cool to have the archive info on car, having build sheet is very helpful. $20 is a steal for this info!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 dude Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 trying to contact the guy in puyallup that does mechanical and sells parts because i misplaced his number. send me a message with your number, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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