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1940 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Nov. 1, 2025.

$110,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $100,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1940
Make and model
Lincoln Lincoln-Zephyr
Generation
Lincoln-Zephyr (1936 to 1942)
Version
Lincoln-Zephyr (1936 to 1942)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
H95204
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 7 comparable sales, 14% over its top.

Middle half of sales$45,000 to $87,500
Median$75,000
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Lincoln-Zephyr (1936 to 1942) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $45,000 and $87,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1941 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible CoupeMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$20,000
1941 Lincoln Zephyr CoupeMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$92,500
1941 Lincoln Zephyr CoupeRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$82,500
1941 Lincoln Zephyr ConvertibleMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$75,000
1941 Lincoln Zephyr CoupeMecum, May 17, 2025MecumMay 17, 2025$60,000
1938 Lincoln Zephyr CoupeMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$240,000
1937 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe SedanMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$30,000