1936 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
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Automobiles, like other everyday objects, underwent streamlining in the 1930s. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr joined aerodynamic styling with attractiveness. Its flowing teardrop shape suggests motion. Its V-shaped grille slices the air. Headlights blend smoothly into the front fenders. Rear fenders hug the body and fender skirts hide the rear wheels. Even the taillights are streamlined. The Zephyr was a streamlining success.
Automobiles, like other everyday objects, underwent streamlining in the 1930s. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr joined aerodynamic styling with attractiveness. Its flowing teardrop shape suggests motion. Its V-shaped grille slices the air. Headlights blend smoothly into the front fenders. Rear fenders hug the body and fender skirts hide the rear wheels. Even the taillights are streamlined. The Zephyr was a streamlining success.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1935
Creators
Ford Motor Company. Lincoln Motor Company
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Creator Notes
Manufactured by the Lincoln Motor Company Division of Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan based on designs by John Tjaarda and Eugene (Bob) Gregorie.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
38.177.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Cloth
Rubber (Material)
Chromium
Color
Greenish gray
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 67.75 in
Width: 71.25 in
Length: 202.5 in
Inscriptions
Hubs, in blue: LINCOLN / ZEPHYR On radiator, in gold letters on blue ribbed enamel: LINCOLN / ZEPHYR V-12 On trunk handle: LINCOLN / ZEPHYR / V-12
Specifications
Make & Model: 1936 Lincoln Zephyr sedan
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-12, L-head valves, 267 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual, synchromesh on top 2 speeds
Height: 68 inches
Wheelbase: 122 inches
Width: 71.5 inches
Overall length: 202.5 inches
Weight: 3349 pounds
Horsepower: 110 at 3900 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 30.4
Price: $1,320
Average 1936 wage: $1,115 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 1 year, 2 months
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