History 1952–1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan

So are the '52-'54 Lincoln Cosmopolitan 2 door rare? I can't seem to find any pics on Google, the net, or the H.A.M.B. of them. They were slightly different than the Capri right?

1. Is there a parts supplier that specializes in these Lincolns?
2. Anyone got any pics saved of a 2 door '52-'54 Cosmo done up?

Thanks.

-QC

 

I think if someone could pull this off it would be pretty slick. Curious to see if it's been done before.

 

Finding a cosmo 2dr in those years would really be a find, as they are getting rare. The capris of these years are more common, and have a little more chrome and other subtle accessories.

 

Yeah seems almost impossible finding a pic of one even.

 

At a wild guess I would say Cadillac sold 1/10 as many cars as Chevrolet, Lincoln sold 1/10 as many as Cadillac, and 1/10 of those were 2 door hardtops. Of those, maybe 1/100 survive. The math is not in your favor.

 

Year for year the '52-'53 cosmopolitan & Capri are identical except for 'name tags' ( except for '52 having a 3-piece rear window,It all interchanges, even the side scoops) the '54 has a different side scoop & reshaped bumpers. '52 has 2bbl Holly, '53-'54 have 4bbl Holly (all are the legendary "teapot") All the mechanicals basically interchange('52-'53 have 11" brakes / '54 has 12" brakes: '54-'57 brakes interchange : '54-'57 wheels fit '52-'57, '52-'53 wheels only fit '52-'53) '52-'54 all had dual-range Hydramatics:all interchange '52 had only manual steering & brakes / '53-'54 offered power steering & brakes as additional options(standard still available) '52-'57 front suspensions interchange. '52-'54 motors are all 317", '55 is 341", '56-'57 is 368" PARTS: 1. Hemmings 2. Road Race Lincoln Register 3. Lincoln and Continental Club 4.Learn to be a Detective!!! This is a start, the rest is up yo you!

 

I believe Nads has or had a real nice Cosmo.

He might be able to help. HRP

 

Thanks all!

 

1'm pating out a 1953 lincoln cosmopolitan 4 door anyone needs any pats?

 

possibly ... i'll know for sure on Saturday ... like i need more projects hahaha ...

 

The math is not in your favor.

 

Found a few after a lot of searching ... I think these are Capris ... but as drtrcrv-8 said they are the same body. Look hot, shame you don't see more of them done up.

 

According to the Classic Car Database website:

1952 Cosmopolitan 2-drs: 4,545 produced
1953 Cosmopolitan 2-drs: 6,562 produced
1954 Cosmopolitan 2-drs: 2,994 produced

Total 3 year production of 14,101.

A pretty rare car indeed, but there should definitely be a few around. They do make some awesome looking customs though. Good Luck.

 

Yeah then you wonder how many of the 14k total are still around. Good find FrozenMerc.

 

Here is my 53, it has a coil and a half out of the front and eaton 3 in drop springs and with a 1 in lowering block.


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Very nice!

 

Here's the thread for the parts the car I'm looking at is missing. The car is a goodprice, but the trim for the passenger "side scoop" is the part that's got me concerned finding. Is the Capri the same as the Cosmos? If you have any parts; let me know how much. Thanks.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/wtb-1953-lincoln-cosmopolitan-parts.926731/

 

Quakerchevelle: Taillights are same '52-'54 & are usually PRICEY(!!) due to being popular during the '50s-'70s for customizing "James Dean" Mercurys/ front pkg lights may also be '52-'54 / side scoops are '52-'53(yours, with a bunch of work, could be straightened out)/ those back-up lights must be optional, as I've not seen them before( although the bezel shape does suggest "factory or factory-optional")/ And as for the other trim: I REPEAT LOUDLY: RoadRaceLincolnRegister or Lincoln Continental Owners Club or Hemmings, or local AACA chapter members & check their newsletter's ads &/or put an ad under "wanted" Warning: These cars are Beautiful, but NOT CHEAP!!

 

also : check with FORDPATINA(earlier post) the parts you say you're looking for (with possible exception of back-up lights, unless his was so equipped ) should have 'commonality' with his 4dr parts car.

 

Thanks ..

Fordpatina; sent you a message.

 

i have a few 53 parts.

 

Found a couple more pics on the net. Thought I would share.

 

Nice '54.

 

What looks best (sorry for my work just a quick MSPaint chop) stock roof lines or chopped roof line?

 

In need of drive shaft for 53cos 2door

 

I'm in search of a drive shaft for a 53 Cosmo 2 door with a four-door one fit

 

I'm in need of a drive shaft will one out of a 53 4 door fit a 2 door 53

 

'52-'54 have same wheelbase & basic running gear, so YES '52 - '54 Cosmo & Capri, 2dr or 4dr driveshafts interchange. PLEASE GO BACK & READ MY EARLIER POSTS ABOUT THESE CARS!!

 

Check out my avaitor picture. That is my 54 Lincoln.