1933
One of 18 built, and the only known surviving
COACHWORK BY
Engine: V 12, flathead, fork and
blade engine, 448ci, 150bhp at 3,400rpm; Gearbox:
three speed manual; Brakes: four wheel
drum; Suspension: semi elliptic leaf springs front
and rear. Left hand
drive.
In late 1931
compete with the high standards set by Duesenberg, Cadillac, and Marmon. By 1933,
with the Depression of the 30's slowly
strangling luxury car sales, these manufacturers,
including
attracting new customers. At the direction of Edsel Ford,
Johnson
came up with one of the greatest powerplants of the
classic era.
The KB's
impressive 448ci (
3,400rpm with a peak torque of
292lbs/ft at 1200rpm. The KB engine was the largest
displacement engine offered by the company until
the mid-sixties. The KB was the last
one rod to straddle its opposite rod at
the crankshaft allowing for perfectly opposed rather
than staggered cylinders. It was the
most expensively built engines.
There were other amenities found on
this KB Lincoln that made it luxurious and easier
motoring. Freewheeling allowed the driver to
coast when decelerating, a feature that
saved gas and engine effort. Power
assisted brakes made for easy work of stopping.
The Five passenger
Victoria Coupe, or Model 256 was built in house at
was one of 18 built and is the only
know surviving example. The coachwork is by
Coachbuilding firms of the period, including LeBaron,
course Dietrich. For many collectors, the
KB represents the pinnacle of aesthetics and
mechanical achievements of the Lincoln Marque.
This KB has a selling price of
$4,400 and weighing in at only
literature stated that "The rich
conservativeness of
antiquated...because
appearance...
those of a colonial mansion, a fine piece
of
of drawing room furniture."
In line with many European bodies,
the close coupled design with a sunken foot well and
gently raised roofline allowed spacious
accommodation for the rear passengers. The large
windows are precursors to modern coupes,
giving great visibility and a light and airy feel
to the
interior.
The V-shaped radiator was slanted
back and the new lower body sill line curved low over
the frame rails to match the graceful
curves of the running boards. The car curves on
every
plane, rather than the straight line of the era.
Bettina and Harris Laskey purchased this KB in the early 1990s for their
Collection. Mr.
Laskey immediately undertook a
comprehensive restoration. Recognizing the beauty of
the curved lines, he decided to
accentuate these lines by the use of multi-toned paintwork.
Mr. Laskey,
known for his distinct and unique choice of colours, decided to express the
true beauty of this car with dark purple
fenders and roof, a raspberry body with grayviolet
trim details and matching dark-purple pinstriping. To complete the luxurious
sporting car appearance that
grayherringbone cloth for the passenger seating,
with dark-gray leather piping. The headliner
is light gray, as well as the backs of
the split front seats. It has matching gray carpeting.
The engine compartment is clean and
detailed with many polished parts. To complete the
look,
Tripp lights and wheel hubcap covers have been added.
This car has been only been driven
and used sparingly since its restoration. It was shown
at Pebble Beach Concours
d'Elegance in 1996, and has been honoured at CCCA Meets
and won
many First Places in its Class at various concourses.
The new owner will have a perfect KB
Lincoln, ideal for exhibit or competition at all
club
meets, tours and events, and will enjoy driving this True Classic Car.
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM THE HARRIS LASKEY COLLECTION
Price Realized(Set
Currency)
$94,000
Estimate
$70,000 - $90,000
Exceptional Motor Cars At The
12 August 2004
Monterey, Jet Center