Description
Price on request --- Very special Lincoln Capri from 1953. The Capri was introduced in 1952 as a stand-alone model line serving as the premium Lincoln, and it shows!
Exterior:
The 1953 Lincoln Capri's exterior blends elegance and presence with its long, low body, bold chrome grille, jet-inspired hood ornament, and sweeping side trim. This 2-door hardtop coupe features wide whitewall tires with chrome hubcaps, abundant chrome accents, and a glossy black finish that highlights its curves. In top condition, it perfectly represents early 1950s American luxury styling.
Interior:
The completely restored interior of the 1953 Lincoln Capri features tan leather upholstery, brown carpeting with piping, and a wide front bench seat. Its sweeping dashboard with brushed metal trim, chrome accents, and a large horizontal speedometer reflects classic 1950s luxury, while the slim steering wheel and neatly arranged controls complete the elegant look.
Mechanics:
This 1953 Lincoln Capri runs a 5. 2L Y-block V8, one of the most advanced engines of its era. Power went through a Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
The Capri rode on an X-braced frame with independent front suspension, solid rear axle, and 4-wheel drum brakes.. Performance was strong for the time: 0–60 in ~13 sec, top speed ~110 mph, and it proved its durability by dominating the Carrera Panamericana road races in the early '50s
In addition to the standard Hydra-Matic transmission, it is equipped with power brakes, windows and seats.
In short: this was a powerful, durable luxury car built for both comfort and speed.
History:
Lincoln, a race champion? The idea seems preposterous today, but in the 1950s it really happened. Anxious to promote Lincoln's new OHV V-8 engine and ball-joint suspension were Ford West Coast Competition Manager Clay Smith and his partner Bill Stroppe, who talked Lincoln into fielding a team for the Carrera Panamericana. The November 1952 event saw 1953 Lincolns finish 1-2-3-4 in the stock car class, and the following year, they managed a 1-2-3 sweep. As a result, that era's cars are known as "Road Race" Lincolns, even to this day.
