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Lincoln Zephyr

1936 – 1942 · USA

The Lincoln-Zephyr, a luxury car line introduced by Ford's Lincoln division in 1936, aimed to fill the gap between the Ford V8 DeLuxe and the Lincoln Model K in terms of size and price. Competing with notable models like the Chrysler Airflow, LaSalle, and the Packard One-Twenty, the Lincoln-Zephyr quickly established itself as a strong player in the luxury automobile market. As of 1940, Ford discontinued the Model K, shifting its focus solely to the Lincoln-Zephyr design. Post-World War II, the Zephyr name was eventually phased out by 1948, marking the end of an era. However, the Lincoln-Zephyr's legacy lived on