'33 Lincoln Phaeton - FDR Parade Car Walk Around

'33 Lincoln Phaeton - FDR Parade Car Walk Around

HIGHLIGHTS

*Concours quality nut and bolt restoration

*1 of 6 Lincoln KB 253 touring cars produced

*1st in class; 2010 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance

*Aluminum body, coachwork by Lincoln

*Original 448 CI V-12 engine

*Original 3-speed transmission

*45 degree side windows

*Parade boot and side curtains

*Complete ownership history

*Owned by the Pawinski family from 1933-1947

*Franklin Delano Roosevelt rode in this car from Michigan Central railroad station to Gary City Hall in 1939

*Leon Wolek purchased car from Pawinski and owned for nearly 50 years

*Driven by Wolek to American Legion conventions all over the country in the 1950s

*Driven by Ed Sullivan during the trip to New York in 1952

*Purchased by current owner from Wolek family

One of just six such models built in 1933, this brilliantly restored Lincoln KB 253 7-Passenger Phaeton features unique 45-degree side windows and aluminum coachwork by Lincoln. Its fully documented history extends back through only three owners: from 1933 to 1947 it was owned by the Pawinski family, during which time it was once used to chauffeur U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt from Michigan Central Station to Gary City Hall in 1939; in 1947 it was purchased by Mr. Leon Wolek, who drove the car to American Legion conventions across the country in the 1950s, including a trip to New York City in 1952 during which it was driven by television giant Ed Sullivan. Now with its third owner, the car still moves under the power of its original powertrain, headed by the jewel-like 448 CI L-head V-12 engine that once showcased Lincoln’s industry-leading engineering prowess. This imposing yet graceful machine is more than a great American classic car; it is a rolling object d’art overflowing with exquisite details wrought by masterful workmanship.

THE SHED

44 State Ave, Warroad, MN 56763

Phone: (218) 386-2211

https://theshedwarroad.com

Special Thanks to Rick and Doug of THE SHED

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