Gateway Classic Cars of Denver
14150 Grasslands Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
Gateway Classic Cars of Denver is proud to present this 1923 Lincoln L Model 129The Lincoln L series (also called the Lincoln Model L) is the first automobile that was produced by the Lincoln Motor Company Introduced in 1920, the L series would continue to be produced after the bankruptcy of Lincoln in 1922 and its purchase by Ford Motor Company It was an alternative to various top level luxury vehicles to include the Mercedes-Benz 630, Rolls-Royce Phantom I, Renault Type MC, Packard Twin Six, and Cadillac Type 61. It was replaced during 1930 by the Model K.Assembly of the L series took place in Detroit, Michigan.In financial trouble, Leland sold the company to Henry Ford February 4, 1922, for $8 million ($129,510,934 in 2021 dollars), the amount determined by the judge presiding over the receivership Arthur J. Tuttle. Henry Leland valued the company at over $16 million. After a few months the Lelands left the company because of Henry Fords managerial style and his son, Edsel Ford, designed a new body for the L series. Edsel became president and Ernest C. Kanzler general manager. The L series was a robust car. In the first year, hydraulic shock absorbers were added. Edsel and Kanzler implemented production economies, trimming manufacturing costs by about $1000 per car.Aside from the extension of the wheelbase from 130 to 136 inches, the chassis of the Lincoln Model L saw few major changes; the 60-degree L-head V8 remained in production. The V8 used a novel approach for the piston connecting rods called Fork and Blade, which meant two connecting rods shared one bearing on the crankshaft, which allowed for a short crankshaft and a smaller overall engine size, while still displacing 357.8 cu in (5.9 L). The cylinders in both banks are also not offset from each other.For 1923, several new body styles were introduced for the Model L under the direction of Edsel, including two and three-window four-door sedans, and a four-passenger phaeton. Other vehicles included a two-passenger roadster, and a $5,200 ($82,702 in 2021 dollars) seven-passenger touring sedan and limousine. A sedan, limousine, cabriolet, and town car were also offered by coachbuilders LeBron, Fleetwood, Judkins, Dirham, Holbrook, Willoughby and Dietrich, and a second cabriolet was offered by coachbuilder Brun. Vehicles built by these coachbuilders went for as much as $7,200; despite the relatively niche market segment, Lincoln sales rose about 45 percent to produce 7,875 cars and the company was operating at a profit by the end of 1923.This beautiful Lincoln has been recently serviced and is ready for the open road!Dont miss your opportunity to own a piece of Lincoln/Ford history!
Year: | 1923 |
Make: | Lincoln |
Model: | Model 129 |
Mileage: | 5035 |
Exterior Color: | Maroon |
Interior Color: | Grey |
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Stock: | DEN1420 |
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Transmission: | 3 Speed Manual |
Vin: | 11741 |
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Gateway Classic Cars is honored to join the Denver market with the opening of our 15th showroom!
Only 20 miles south of Downtown Denver, Gateway Classic Cars' latest venue will house 225-of the most desirable and high-quality classic and exotic vehicles, consigned by local sellers, collectors and estates. Within the upscale, 35,000 square foot facility, the Denver location will also host a monthly Cars & Coffee event in which all local enthusiast are invited to cruise in and reminisce amongst the broad inventory.
Our Denver location would be the 2nd venue to join Gateway's lineup in the year 2017. Come September, Team Gateway will also be cruising into Scottsdale, Arizona with the opening of our 16th location! Gateway Classic Cars of Scottsdale would be the 3rd location to open in the year 2017, which only further solidifies Gateways' growth and position as the world’s largest and most trusted place for private sellers, buyers, collectors and estates across the nation.
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