Just acquired a 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan. I'm looking for any feedback or information on the VIn/Data tag below. I've been restoring old trucks and 70's Mopars for the last 20 years and I don't know much (really anything) about the 49 Lincolns, but I'm researching it now. This car appears to be original top to bottom and front to back, with the exception of the interior. Someone reupholstered it about 20 years ago with black vinyl, but looks good. All trim is still on the car and complete - undamaged or dented. Interior is complete and in great shape. (Door panels in trunk and only good to be used as a template). Still has Hydraulic Power Seat and Windows. (Have not tested) Electrical system: Still 6 Volt positive ground - wiring looks crusty but was told everything still works. Has original 337 Flathead, 4 sp GM Hydramatic ******, original front coil suspension, etc... Was told it has a stuck valve but before I bought it, I poured some gas down it's throat and fired it up. It ran for as long as it had fresh gas and sounded good. Was last registered and inspected in 2009. When I get it in my shop and cleaned up, I'll post a few details and pics. Data & VIN Plate Info. Original Lincoln VIN Tag: VIN: 9EH624** Branch No: DET Trim: L40- <- hard to read Paint: X-129 Body Tag: Style: 9H-74 Body No.: 15200
you should be able to google search the vin and the plate numbers for the paint and interior I did it on most of the cars Ive owned. just put in Lincoln cosmopolitan vin id in the google search function.
Great find! I'll be watching to see what you do with it. What are your plans? Don't trust that wiring. It will short out in places you'll never find.
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