1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan

1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Sedan

Sold at Auction: $22,000

152bhp, 337 cu. in. V8 engine, Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 125"

A veritable time capsule, this 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan shows approximately 19,000 original miles, and is remarkably original with the exception of a single repaint. The handsome black exterior finish remains glossy and is complemented by very good brightwork, front and rear bumper guards, black painted steel wheels with full chrome-plated hubcaps, trim rings, and period correct wide whitewall tires. The attractive interior is trimmed with beige upholstery and carpeting, remaining period correct and benefiting from thoughtful care and maintenance. All controls and switches, as well as the dash and steering wheel are equally eye-catching, and the car is well-equipped with power windows, a pushbutton-operated AM radio, heater, and Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.

Appealing, distinctive, and mostly original, this Cosmopolitan is a wonderful example of Lincoln’s growing stature during the 1950's, and will be a lovely addition to any collection of fine post-war American automobiles.

RM Auctions
Automobiles of Amelia Island
March 14, 2009

Website: www.rmauctions.com
Auction Results: $22,000
Lot #205

1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Sedan Additional Pictures

1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan

Sold for $22,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. The Lincoln Cosmopolitan had recessed head and tail lights, and limited, yet effect amount of chrome trim. There was a one-piece windshield, sweeping lines, and rested on a longer, 125-inch wheelbase. The interior featured a newly re-modeled dash with the speedometer placed directly in front of the driver. Under the bonnet was a power 337 cubic-inch V8 engine with horsepower in the neighborhood of 152 bhp. The Cosmopolitan could achieve speeds greater than 100 miles per hour. In the first Mexican Road Race, commonly known as the Carrera Panamericana, the Cosmopolitan proved its capabilities as a high-quality, fast automobile by finishing ninth overall in the capable hands of long-distance driver Johnny Mantz. This Cosmopolitan has been driven a mere 19,000 miles since new. It is painted in black, has black painted steel wheels with full chrome-plated hubcaps, trim rings, and period correct whitewall tires. The interior is beige upholstery and carpeting and remains period correct throughout. There are power windows, a pushbutton-operated AM radio, heater, and Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. In 2009, this Sport Sedan was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for $22,000, including buyer's premium. By Daniel Vaughan Source: Internet