1921 LELAND LINCOLN, BODY BY MURRAY, SERIAL #1408
- In 1902 Henry M. Leland reorganized the failing Henry Ford Company, creating the Cadillac Motor Company. Leland introduced precision manufacturing methods and engineering innovations like the first self-starter in 1912 and the first production V-8 in 1915.
- 100 years old and runs like new! It’s the second oldest Lincoln in the world!
- Leland left Cadillac in 1917 after disputes with GM's William C. Durant. Leland organized the Lincoln Motor Company with son Wilfred, which began production in 1920.
- The Lincoln Model L was introduced in 1920 and was powered by a 357.8 cubic inch engine that produced 90 horsepower. The wheelbase is 130 inches and it weighs 4,290 pounds. Original price: $4,300.
- This car is the Leland built Lincoln and one of the oldest thought to exist.
- The body was built by Murray and features a tilt "Fat Man" steering wheel and a cigar lighter that extends from a reel to reach throughout the interior of the car.
- All the bright metal on the car is nickel, including the decorative headlight surrounds.
- Leland Lincoln's were well built but very expensive and somewhat bland in design. Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln in 1922 and Edsel Ford was put in charge. He used his natural design instincts to lead Lincoln to build beautiful luxurious cars.
- AACA First Junior in 1971 (the year it was restored).
- It was featured as golfer Walter Hagen's (Jeremy Northam) car in the movie "Stroke of Genius".
- This Lincoln was purchased for the Cofer Collection in 1985 from Jimmy filler of Birmingham, Alabama.