A 1942 limousine version topped 7,000 pounds and went straight to the White House for presidential use.
Lead trim: Custom 292 cu in Lincoln-Zephyr V12 (1941) · up to 130 hp
Lincoln Custom168H/268H · 1941–1942
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FactA 1942 limousine version topped 7,000 pounds and went straight to the White House for presidential use.
The Lincoln Custom is a custom limousine and long-wheelbase touring sedan built by Lincoln in 1941 and 1942 (and the lower-level series Lincoln produced in 1955), initially a replacement for the Model K Lincolns; unlike the Model L and K, of which only the chassis was made for coachbuilders, the Custom's bodywork was provided by the factory in one appearance. Based on the Lincoln-Zephyr, it competed with the Packard Super Eight, Cadillac Sixty Special and Buick Limited on a 138 in wheelbase (against the Zephyr's 125 in), offering only the seven-passenger sedan or limousine (Model 31 eight-passenger sedan, US$2,950 and Model 32 limousine, US$3,075, the 168H in 1941 and the 268H in 1942). The Zephyr and Custom used the same V-12 engine, enlarged for 1942 to 305 cubic inches (5,000 cc) with 130 horsepower and very prone to overheating and premature wear, then reduced to 292 cubic inches (4,790 cc) and 120 horsepower after World War II to promote longevity; both used a three-speed transmission with Borg-Warner overdrive and a Columbia two-speed rear axle. The 1942 models introduced power windows to the luxury car field. 355 sedans and 295 limousines were built in 1941 and 47 and 66 in 1942; for 1942 the Zephyr-based waterfall grille changed to a broad full-width grille. A special 1942 limousine of more than 7,000 pounds was provided to the White House for the President's use.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom 292 cu in Lincoln-Zephyr V12 (1941) | 1941–1941 | 4.8 L V12 | 120 hp | 220 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| Custom 305 cu in Lincoln-Zephyr V12 (130 hp, 1942) | 1942–1942 | 5.0 L V12 | 130 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
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