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1933 Lincoln KB

Convertible Sedan, Custom Dietrich

Model:
KB-2005
Engine:
V-12
Horsepower:
150 hp at 1200 rpm.
Torque:
292 ft.-lbs at 1200 rpm.
Displacement:
448 cubic inch.
Weight:
5,720 lbs.
Wheelbase:
145 inch.
Price New:
approximately $6,400 new.
Rarity:
Only 15 Dietrich Convertible Sedans built - this car is the
earliest of the six in existence today.
Special Features:
Clam shell (unskirted fenders) - rare on the 1933 KB Lincolns.
Awards:
 
  Senior badge 227.
  100 points, Grand Classic, 1992.
  First Class Pebble Beach - Most Elegant Convertible 1992.
  AAAC (Hershey) 1992 - Won the first junior award.
  AAAC February, 1992 - President's Cup.
1993 - Grand Classic, 100 points Premier.
1993 - Meadowbrook, Won General Packard award for best classic.
History:
Delivered to Long Island, NY, early in 1933.
Previous owners:  
  Jack Pope, Indianapolis, inlate 1950's through 1960's.
  Art Graver, San Francisco, CA, 1971. Began restoration
  in 1980/1981 but never finished - died in 1989.
  Lee Gurvey, Chicago, IL purchased it from Marie
  Graver in 1991.
  Gurvey and Fran Roxas began complete dis-assembly.
  Frame-off restoration by Roxas, painted original dark green.
  Restoration completed in 1992

 


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