Lincoln Cosmopolitan

Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Overview
Manufacturer	Lincoln (Ford)[1]
Production	1948–1954
Body and chassis
Class	full-size luxury car
Layout	FR layout[1]
Chronology
Predecessor	Lincoln EL-series
Successor	Lincoln Premiere (sedan) Lincoln Capri (coupe)

The Lincoln Cosmopolitan is a full-size luxury car that was sold by Lincoln from the 1949 through the 1954 model year.^[1]

1949–1951

Generation one
Overview
Model years	1949–1951
Assembly	Maywood Assembly, Maywood, California, USA[1] Lincoln Assembly, Dearborn, Michigan, USA[1] Edison Assembly, Edison, New Jersey, USA St. Louis Assembly, St.Louis, Missouri, USA[1]
Designer	Eugene T. "Bob" Gregorie
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe[1] 2-door Capri coupe[1] 2-door convertible[1] 4 door sedan[1]
Powertrain
Engine	337 cu in (5.5 L) 2-bbl. Flathead V8[1][2]
Transmission	3-speed manual[1] 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	125.0 in (3,175 mm)[1][2][3]
Length	1949: 220.5 in (5,601 mm)[1][2] 1950: 221.2 in (5,618 mm)[1] 1951: 222.5 in (5,652 mm)[1]
Width	1949–50: 77.8 in (1,976 mm) 1950–51: 78.2 in (1,986 mm)[4]
Height	1949–50: 62.7 in (1,593 mm) 1951: 62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Curb weight	4,400–4,800 lb (2,000–2,200 kg)

Chaim Weizmann limo 1950

1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan convertible

1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan convertible rear

1949 was significant to the Ford and Lincoln lines due to the introduction of the 1949 Ford and the 1949 Mercury Eight, which became very popular with customizers who created "Lead sleds" from it. All were brand new bodies.

The Cosmopolitan featured a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission supplied by General Motors or a base three-speed manual and a 5.5  liter (337 cubic inch) 152 hp V8^[5] as well as an "aerodynamic" hood ornament. Like the Continental of the 1960s, the Cosmopolitan featured suicide doors, which opened from the B-pillar. In 1949, new coil springs were added to the front.^[6] The headlights and tail lights on the Cosmopolitan reflected a new styling trend appearing on customized vehicles called "frenching" where various items were recessed into the bodywork, along with a new styling appearance called "ponton".

In 1951, power window and seats were standard.^[2]

1952–1954

Generation two
Overview
Model years	1952–1954
Assembly	Maywood Assembly, Maywood, California, USA[1] Edison Assembly, Edison, New Jersey, USA Wixom Assembly, Dearborn, Michigan, USA[1] Wayne, Michigan USA[1] St.Louis, Missouri, USA[1]
Designer	Bill Schmidt
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe[1] 4-door sedan[1]
Related	Lincoln Capri
Powertrain
Engine	317 cu in (5.2 L) Lincoln Y-block V8[1]
Transmission	4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	123.0 in (3,124 mm)[1][2]
Length	1952: 214.0 in (5,436 mm)[1] 1953: 214.1 in (5,438 mm)[1] 1954: 215.0 in (5,461 mm)[1]
Width	77.5 in (1,968 mm)
Height	62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Curb weight	4,300–4,400 lb (2,000–2,000 kg)

When it was restyled in 1952, it was paired with a new full-sized model named the Lincoln Capri. The engine was replaced with the new OHV 317 cu in (5.2 L) Lincoln Y-Block V8. Front leg room was 42 inches (1,067 mm).^[2] Bodies were brand new again.

Powered by the 317 cu in (5.2 L) Lincoln Y-block V8, Lincolns won the top four spots in the Stock Car category of the Pan American Road Race in both 1952 and 1953.^[1] In 1954 (its final year) Lincolns took first and second place.^[1]

References

1. Kowalke, Ron (1997). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-521-3.
2. Flory, Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
3. "Directory Index: Lincoln/1951_Lincoln/1951_Lincoln_Foldout". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
4. "Directory Index: Lincoln/1951_Lincoln/1951_Lincoln_Foldout". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
5. "Directory Index: Lincoln/1949_Lincoln/1949_Lincoln_Brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
6. "Directory Index: Lincoln/1949_Lincoln/1949_Lincoln_Brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2011-12-31.

• Israelmotorindustry.org. "Lincoln Cosmopolitan 1949 for the Israeli Chief of Staff".