The Best of Cars for the Worst of Times 1937 Lincoln Berline Depression Doesnt Stop Edsel Fords Pursuit of Excellence The Great Depression crippled the luxury car business. U.S. automakers were reduced from 60 in 1929 to 18 in 1941. Famous names such as Cord, Duesenberg, Peerless, Pierce-Arrow and Stutz could not survive. Lincoln did for three main reasons. First, it was backed by Ford. Second, the low-priced Zephyr line produced steady sales. Third, every Lincoln from 1934 to 1940 featured a massive V-12 engine, making it desirable to the few left who could afford it. And with a Ford selling for less than one-tenth the price of the 1937 Berline, which listed at $5650, it is no surprise only 47 were sold. Milestone Car Made to Precise Manufacturers Specifications The 1937 Lincoln Berline, with its body made by custom coach makers Judkins, has been certified as a Milestone Car by the Classic Car Club of America. Our precision die cast replica, made in 1:18 scale, is an exact reproduction from the new for 1937 headlights, now blended into the fenders, to the geometric pattern on the hubcaps. The steering wheel works, the V-12 150 horsepower engine is wired and plumbed, and it even features the two top mini-windows. It is a showroom perfect rendition of the 47 custom built Berlines that rolled out of the Lincoln factory over 65 years ago. Model Features • Opening Hood • Opening Doors • Opening Trunk • Working Steering System • Bifold Hood Opens to Show Plumbed and Wired 12-Cylinder Engine • All Four Suicide Doors Open. Interior Features Detailed Upholstery and Wood-Look Dashboard and Trim • Precision Diecast Replica • 1:18 Scale Model • 12 Inches Long