1954 Lincoln Capri Special Custom Four-Door Sedan
Description
A factory hot rod Lincoln? Forget the ponderous land yachts often produced by Ford’s luxury division, in the first half of the fifties Lincoln boasted, “The first function of a fine car is outstanding performance.” Witness the 1952 Carrera Panamericana road race; Lincolns finished this marathon event 1-2-3-4 in class. Next year? Exact same results.
“Feel the Go in Lincoln” the ’54 brochure proclaimed. The 1954 model continued to build on the success of its predecessors. The Capri was powered by a stout 317.5 cubic inch Lincoln Y-block V8 engine, “the most efficient in Lincoln history,” which delivered impressive performance for a luxury car of its era. This engine was paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission sourced from GM, providing a smooth, effortless driving experience.
“Down highway and boulevard, through crowded streets… its responsive touch is magnificent.” The 1954 Capri featured race-proven ball-joint front suspension, cutting edge for the time. It possessed a sleek and stylish exterior, with a distinctive front grille and elegant lines, along with an optional Continental Kit with extended rear fenders. The interior was equally luxurious, with high-quality materials that provided a comfortable and sophisticated driving experience. The result Lincoln claimed was “performance and design in perfect balance.”
Highlights
Offered from The Carolina Collection
Mostly original 1954 Lincoln Capri showing 38,534 believed original miles
Finished in Columbia Blue (9) paint over a Light Blue and Dark Blue Leather interior (319)
Powered by a 317.5 cu-in V8 rated at 205 hp
Four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
Factory extended rear fenders to accommodate the Continental Kit
The chassis number (54WA20856H) decodes as:
54 – Model year 1954.
W – Wayne, Michigan, final assembly plant
A – Model, Lincoln Capri
20856H – sequential production number.
Features
Continental kit
Pushbutton AM radio
Exterior sun visor
Dash mounted compass
Power steering
Power brakes
Power antenna
Power windows
Four-way power front seat
Known Imperfections
This mostly original 1954 Capri Special Custom Four-Door Sedan is presented as a nice honest automible with minor cosmetic blemishes
Some pitting in chrome
Missing driver’s side mirror
Included
Keys
Factory jack
Ownership History
Showing just 38,534 miles which are believed to be original, this 1954 Lincoln Capri joined The Carolina Collection in 2021.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.
Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: dgould@hagerty.com
