Lincoln Premier 1957

9500 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
Up for sale is my 1957 Lincoln Premiere 4 door sedan in "hot pink". It has the tallest fins for 1957. This is a member of the first generation of the Lincoln Premiere, from 1956-1957. Parts are typically interchangeable from these two model years, with slight styling differences in the two years. Lincoln made the Premiere from 1956 to 1960, before reviving the name "Premiere" as a trim level on modern Lincoln models. It is a long vehicle (18.5 feet). It is commonly mistaken for a "pink 1959 Cadillac". The Lincoln Premiere was a competitor to Cadillac in the luxury car market. The engine is an original 368 cubic inch, 6.0 liters, Lincoln Y Block V-8. The transmission is an original 3-Speed Turbo-Drive Automatic transmission. This particular model is the 4 door sedan. This car has a lot of power options that were available on the model such as power seats, power windows, power brakes, and power steering. (The car does not have A.C.) The car's unibody design makes it feel like you are sitting on a couch while you drive it. But, I have come to the conclusion that I just have too many vehicles at this point. I've owned this car since 2011. This car gets a ton of attention! It is not uncommon to have people taking a picture of the car as you drive down the road or come up to you in a parking lot to ask about it. It is not the typical 1950s car, as this was a luxury model, and very pricey for 1957. Some people will mistakenly believe this model is called the "Landau" because that nameplate is also printed on the vehicle. But, Landau is a term that was used to denote a "luxury type carriage" and stems from old fashioned horse drawn carriages. Lincoln used Landau to denote their 4 door Premiere model for 1957.Alas, the car has been stored/undriven for the last 3 years and should go to someone else who will enjoy it.We asked our classic car mechanic to complete the following items during the week on 10/19/20:1. New Battery (51R type)2. Carburetor Overhaul - completely rebuilt carb. 3. New Distributor Cap4. New Ignition Rotor5. New Ignition Wires6. New Spark Plugs7. New Ignition Points8. New Fuel Filter9. Fuel filter flush - removed old gasAnd prior work included:1. Rebuilt starter (in 2014)2. Removal of 4 brake drums/cleaned/adjusted/replaced (in 2014)3. New White Wall Tires (in 2014) - Probably have driven about 200 miles on them since putting the tires on. These are "DB Fury 3" Whitewall Tires" bought from Diamond Back Classic Tires. Current Condition: The Engine runs strong and it starts right up. For a video of the engine starting/running, please see it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KdqgCYh_oU But, the car is in need of a new (or rebuilt) master cylinder for the brakes. Thus, it has no ability to brake at this time. We've reached our budget for investing in the car and it is time to let it go. (One option is to have the master cylinder and drum brakes replaced with a disc brake conversion kit). The car does have a cut off switch under dash to the battery. While not original, classic cars have a tendency to drain the battery for various reasons. This helps keep the battery fresh. The vinyl and cloth interior is all original. The back seat still has the plastic wrap (like Grandmom put over her couch) which has definitely kept it in fairly good condition. Plastic wrap had also been on the front seat for some time (indeed, there is still some plastic covering the back. But the bench seat is not covered, and is more rough (see pictures), but still comfortable. The power seats work just fine. The carpet and headliner should be replaced at some point, as the headliner has started to sag a little and the carpet is in bad shape. The car does come with the rubber mat for the front with the Lincoln Logo. The driver's side window is cracked. All other glass is intact. The car color is not original. The original was, indeed, pink, but more of a "pastel" pink compared to the hot pink that the previous owner painted. The paint job still looks good from a distance, but there are a few surface rust spots on the front quarter panel that are starting to show and on a few other spots. Please see photos for details. There is a lot of chrome and brightwork pieces. All in various states (again see pictures). We wanted to ensure that the car engine was good before listing, hence our desire to have the fuel system flushed of old gas and carb rebuilt. Prior to it sitting, we enjoyed driving it regularly - the car ran and drove as we took it to local car shows and for fun drives of about 50 miles or so. The car easily got up to 55 mph. I have a free and clear title. Mileage: The odometer doesn't work, indeed, has never worked, and thus there is no way to tell how many miles this engine has from this 63 year old vehicle. We originally bought the car, sight unseen, off eBay in 2011 from upstate New York. It's been fun, but we have 2 other classics that we drive more often and realize it does the car no good to just have it sit. History of the model: After World War II, Lincoln was producing some of the finest cars available in the American car market. For the 1956 model year, Lincoln introduced all-new models, and an all-new level of luxury and performance. The Premiere, available in 2-door coupe, 4 door sedan or 2 door Convertible - these cars became the flagship vehicle Lincoln line. The cars introduced bright colors, more trim, and a number of safety features, including deep-dish steering wheel, padded dash, strengthened seat backs, and reinforced door panels and better door latches. These cars were, with a hardtop coupe, a four-door sedan, and a convertible all ranging between $4,600 and $4,750. Only one motor was offered across the line the 368-cid, 285-hp overhead-valve V-8 was mated to an automatic transmission. A 12-volt electrical system became standard across the Ford/Lincoln product line. The Lincoln Premiere was no exception, and received all of the upgrades. Well optioned, these cars featured Power seats and windows and most owners also added power brakes. For 1957, the Premiere gained big fins, more chrome, four headlights, and engine output was bumped to 300 hp. A four-door Landau hardtop sedan was added to the Premiere lineup this year, as well, and prices jumped by approximately $500 on nearly all models. The Lincoln Premiere is a wonderful example of 1950s auto design. Its large size, strong performance and great style, gives the car an imposing road presence. It is the epitome of 1950s nostalgia.PAYMENT: I will require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning or commitment to purchase. You can use Pay Pal for that. Full payment is required within 7 days of offer acceptance unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing. If deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said timeframe, the vehicle will be relisted and transaction will be considered void. For balance of payment I will accept a bank wire transfer (preferred), cashier's check, or personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears). Vehicle Pickup and Shipping: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Car is parked at the end of my driveway on flat ground. Since it has no brakes, it will need to be winched onto a flat bed or car carrier. I can help to some degree. Note, for local pickups, only a long flatbed tow truck can pick this up, not a regular tow truck, due to its length. I am in no rush or pressure to sell the vehicle. It can sit under its car cover until pickup/shipping can be arranged. AS-IS: This vehicle is sold "AS IS" "Where Is" and with no warranties expressed or implied.Right to cancel Auction early: As with most people trying to sell their vehicle, I am listing this on multiple platforms, and trying to sell it locally. If it does sell locally, I'll cancel the eBay listing. I do not need any help in "selling" the vehicle. Please no scammers. I'll answer any questions to the best of my availability and/or take any additional photos. Please contact me directly through eBay. Sorry, I cannot piece the car out for parts.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

Up for sale is my 1957 Lincoln Premiere 4 door sedan in "hot pink". It has the tallest fins for 1957. This is a member of the first generation of the Lincoln Premiere, from 1956-1957. Parts are typically interchangeable from these two model years, with slight styling differences in the two years. Lincoln made the Premiere from 1956 to 1960, before reviving the name "Premiere" as a trim level on modern Lincoln models. It is a long vehicle (18.5 feet). It is commonly mistaken for a "pink 1959 Cadillac". The Lincoln Premiere was a competitor to Cadillac in the luxury car market. The engine is an original 368 cubic inch, 6.0 liters, Lincoln Y Block V-8. The transmission is an original 3-Speed Turbo-Drive Automatic transmission. This particular model is the 4 door sedan. This car has a lot of power options that were available on the model such as power seats, power windows, power brakes, and power steering. (The car does not have A.C.) The car's unibody design makes it feel like you are sitting on a couch while you drive it. But, I have come to the conclusion that I just have too many vehicles at this point. I've owned this car since 2011. This car gets a ton of attention! It is not uncommon to have people taking a picture of the car as you drive down the road or come up to you in a parking lot to ask about it. It is not the typical 1950s car, as this was a luxury model, and very pricey for 1957. Some people will mistakenly believe this model is called the "Landau" because that nameplate is also printed on the vehicle. But, Landau is a term that was used to denote a "luxury type carriage" and stems from old fashioned horse drawn carriages. Lincoln used Landau to denote their 4 door Premiere model for 1957.Alas, the car has been stored/undriven for the last 3 years and should go to someone else who will enjoy it.We asked our classic car mechanic to complete the following items during the week on 10/19/20:1. New Battery (51R type)2. Carburetor Overhaul - completely rebuilt carb. 3. New Distributor Cap4. New Ignition Rotor5. New Ignition Wires6. New Spark Plugs7. New Ignition Points8. New Fuel Filter9. Fuel filter flush - removed old gasAnd prior work included:1. Rebuilt starter (in 2014)2. Removal of 4 brake drums/cleaned/adjusted/replaced (in 2014)3. New White Wall Tires (in 2014) - Probably have driven about 200 miles on them since putting the tires on. These are "DB Fury 3" Whitewall Tires" bought from Diamond Back Classic Tires. Current Condition: The Engine runs strong and it starts right up. For a video of the engine starting/running, please see it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KdqgCYh_oU But, the car is in need of a new (or rebuilt) master cylinder for the brakes. Thus, it has no ability to brake at this time. We've reached our budget for investing in the car and it is time to let it go. (One option is to have the master cylinder and drum brakes replaced with a disc brake conversion kit). The car does have a cut off switch under dash to the battery. While not original, classic cars have a tendency to drain the battery for various reasons. This helps keep the battery fresh. The vinyl and cloth interior is all original. The back seat still has the plastic wrap (like Grandmom put over her couch) which has definitely kept it in fairly good condition. Plastic wrap had also been on the front seat for some time (indeed, there is still some plastic covering the back. But the bench seat is not covered, and is more rough (see pictures), but still comfortable. The power seats work just fine. The carpet and headliner should be replaced at some point, as the headliner has started to sag a little and the carpet is in bad shape. The car does come with the rubber mat for the front with the Lincoln Logo. The driver's side window is cracked. All other glass is intact. The car color is not original. The original was, indeed, pink, but more of a "pastel" pink compared to the hot pink that the previous owner painted. The paint job still looks good from a distance, but there are a few surface rust spots on the front quarter panel that are starting to show and on a few other spots. Please see photos for details. There is a lot of chrome and brightwork pieces. All in various states (again see pictures). We wanted to ensure that the car engine was good before listing, hence our desire to have the fuel system flushed of old gas and carb rebuilt. Prior to it sitting, we enjoyed driving it regularly - the car ran and drove as we took it to local car shows and for fun drives of about 50 miles or so. The car easily got up to 55 mph. I have a free and clear title. Mileage: The odometer doesn't work, indeed, has never worked, and thus there is no way to tell how many miles this engine has from this 63 year old vehicle. We originally bought the car, sight unseen, off eBay in 2011 from upstate New York. It's been fun, but we have 2 other classics that we drive more often and realize it does the car no good to just have it sit. History of the model: After World War II, Lincoln was producing some of the finest cars available in the American car market. For the 1956 model year, Lincoln introduced all-new models, and an all-new level of luxury and performance. The Premiere, available in 2-door coupe, 4 door sedan or 2 door Convertible - these cars became the flagship vehicle Lincoln line. The cars introduced bright colors, more trim, and a number of safety features, including deep-dish steering wheel, padded dash, strengthened seat backs, and reinforced door panels and better door latches. These cars were, with a hardtop coupe, a four-door sedan, and a convertible all ranging between $4,600 and $4,750. Only one motor was offered across the line the 368-cid, 285-hp overhead-valve V-8 was mated to an automatic transmission. A 12-volt electrical system became standard across the Ford/Lincoln product line. The Lincoln Premiere was no exception, and received all of the upgrades. Well optioned, these cars featured Power seats and windows and most owners also added power brakes. For 1957, the Premiere gained big fins, more chrome, four headlights, and engine output was bumped to 300 hp. A four-door Landau hardtop sedan was added to the Premiere lineup this year, as well, and prices jumped by approximately $500 on nearly all models. The Lincoln Premiere is a wonderful example of 1950s auto design. Its large size, strong performance and great style, gives the car an imposing road presence. It is the epitome of 1950s nostalgia.PAYMENT: I will require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning or commitment to purchase. You can use Pay Pal for that. Full payment is required within 7 days of offer acceptance unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing. If deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said timeframe, the vehicle will be relisted and transaction will be considered void. For balance of payment I will accept a bank wire transfer (preferred), cashier's check, or personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears). Vehicle Pickup and Shipping: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Car is parked at the end of my driveway on flat ground. Since it has no brakes, it will need to be winched onto a flat bed or car carrier. I can help to some degree. Note, for local pickups, only a long flatbed tow truck can pick this up, not a regular tow truck, due to its length. I am in no rush or pressure to sell the vehicle. It can sit under its car cover until pickup/shipping can be arranged. AS-IS: This vehicle is sold "AS IS" "Where Is" and with no warranties expressed or implied.Right to cancel Auction early: As with most people trying to sell their vehicle, I am listing this on multiple platforms, and trying to sell it locally. If it does sell locally, I'll cancel the eBay listing. I do not need any help in "selling" the vehicle. Please no scammers. I'll answer any questions to the best of my availability and/or take any additional photos. Please contact me directly through eBay. Sorry, I cannot piece the car out for parts.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	9500 USD
Make:	Lincoln
Model:	Premier
Year:	1957
Mileage:	99999999 MI
Engine:	368 Y Block
Transmission:	Automatic
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

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Lincoln Premier 1957

See also

1969 Chevrolet Camaro

1972 GMC K1500

1938 Chevrolet HA

1966 Ford Mustang