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Automobile, Lincoln Zephyr
Identifier:
137664Description:
The 1938 Lincoln Zephyr was made by the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. This 12 cylinder, 4 door sedan (model 73) weighs 3,660 pounds and has a 120 horsepower, 3,900 rpm engine. With its 19 gallon fuel tank and 125 inch wheelbase, this model was one of the most popular styles, of which 15,764 were made.;The Lincoln Zephyr was a very popular model because of its large size which could carry multiple passengers and its aerodynamic styling. The Zephyr was one of only a few models Lincoln offered during the Great Depression. Production of the Lincoln Zephyr ceased in 1942 as the company shifted over to war work. The model name was briefly revised by Lincoln in 2006 for the Lincoln MKZ.Date:
1938Materials:
Steel, Rubber, Glass, UpholsteryDimensions:
61" h 73" w 210" dCurrent Location Status:
DeaccessionedCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Dr. Peter B. NorthouseRelated Entities:
Ford Motor Company (creator)The Ford Motor Company of Detroit was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and sold the first Ford Model A on July 23rd. By October 1, 1903, the corporation had already turned a profit of $37,000, propelling the business into an industry leader. Even now, Henry Ford is still known for bringing the integrated moving assembly line to auto manufacturing in 1913, accelerating the speed of production from 12.5 hours to 1.5, greatly lowering the cost. For the past 100 years, Ford Motor Company has rolled out patrol boats, armored tanks, and ambulances for the war efforts, as well as airplanes, pick-up trucks, and muscle cars. Peter B. Northouse (donor)