1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
edited by David Barth, 10 January 2009.
Courtesy The Forney Museum of Transportation at 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver,
Colorado. Photos were taken in January 2009.
Eugene Gregorie designed a European type of sporting car that Edsel Ford called the Continental. The Continental
included Eugene's original idea, the spare tire mounted vertically at the rear of the car.
The Continental had used the Zephyr's new styling for its 1940 debut. Only superficial changes distinguished the
1941 version, although separate tooling was now used for the Continental. Both interior and exterior door handles
were of the push-button type, and the same styling changes found on the 1941 Zephyr models were also carried over
to the Continental.
"Lincoln Continental" in chrome script was found on both the hood and spare tire hubcap of the
1941 model. Road hubcaps carried Lincoln V-12 inscriptions. During the 1941 model run, minor refinements took place
in the appearance of the Continental's hood ornament, V-12 emblem, and taillight form. Turn signals and vacuum window
lifts were standard. Interior selection consisted of blue core/leather, green cord/leather, and a tan cord matched with
either tan or red leather. All leather upholstery was available in colors of green, black, red, blue, or tan. The
instrument panel had a mahogany finish.
This car is on loan from Casey Hayes of Commerce City, Colorado.
