Photos of The 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe, One of the First and Most Iconic Art Deco American Cars

Photos of The 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Coupe, One of the First and Most Iconic Art Deco American Cars

To survive the economic downturn after the 1929 stock market crash, Lincoln introduced the lower-priced Zephyr in 1935 as a 1936 model, following the strategy of Packard and Cadillac. Designed by John Tjaarda with input from Edsel Ford and Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie, the Zephyr featured a streamlined Art Deco look and a 110 hp V-12 engine derived from Ford’s flathead V-8. While its bold styling was divisive, the Zephyr was crucial to Lincoln’s sur…