1952 Lincoln Cosmopolitan

West Coast Classics are proud to present this exceptional example of a 1952 Lincoln Cosmopolitan 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe with its original 317.5 CID OHV V8 engine matched to its original Hydra-matic automatic transmission.In 1952 the Lincoln model line was radically redesigned using a single body design shared between Lincoln and Mercury with Lincoln incorporating several elements to impart a larger, more impressive appearance. Two model lines were built with the hierarchy now to be known as the Capri (a new name) with the Cosmopolitan as the lesser version. The Lincoln models differed from the Mercury with extended rear quarters, a Lincoln-specific grille and bumpers, exterior front and rear lamps, and on the interior, a Lincoln-specific instrument panel. The interior was also upgraded over the Mercury with leather and cloth combinations that were unavailable in the lesser line.Both series road a new 123 wheelbase chassis with newly designed ball joint front suspension, recirculating ball power steering and under the hood was Ford Motor Companys first overhead valve V8 which would extend to both Ford & Mercury. By 1953 the Lincoln V8 produced more power per cubic inch than any of its competitors. These Lincolns were highly regarded, both then and now, and are especially known for their superlative performance in the Carrera Panamericana (Mexican road races) in those years.Factory options included:Heater & Defroster ($121)Radio ($132)Back-Up LightsFront and rear bumper guards.Outside Rear View MirrorPower windowsTinted GlassTinted windshield.White Sidewall TiresWindshield washerElectric ClockCloth & Vinyl UpholsteryFZull Floor CarpetingBodyside Beltline TrimFull Length Bodyside Stainless Steel MoldingBeginning this year the convertible was reserved for the Capri range, leaving the Cosmopolitan limited to a two-door hardtop and a four-door sedan. Along with the new body, Lincoln introduced the now legendary high-compression, overhead valve 317 CID Lincoln Y-block V8. For the first time, the 4-speed GM Hydramatic was the only available transmission. However, a maxi mum duty kit was available for owners who wanted to race their Lincolns, including a special order 3-speed manual transmission fitment.The Cosmopolitan was indistinguishable externally from its sister model, except for the nameplate, in script on the leading edge of the rear fender. Interiors were less ostentatious but otherwise quite similar. The models proved quite popular competing against the Cadillac Series 62, Chrysler New Yorker, and Packard Pacific.In the October, 1952 issue of Popular Mechanics, a Lincoln Capri with the new 160 HP Lincoln Y-block was tested. Its 0-60 mph time was 14.8 seconds, while the quarter-mile was 21.3 seconds. In racing, Lincolns won the top four spots in the Stock Car category of the Pan American Road Race in 1952. This eye-opening accomplishment established Lincoln as a luxury performance car.