1951 Lincoln Lido
Lincoln introduced the Lido as a premium two-door coupe for the 1950 model year, positioning it at the top of the company’s lineup with luxurious appointments and a price tag of $2,957.
Production remained extremely limited during its two-year run, totaling 4,482 examples across both the standard Club Coupe (L-72B) and Lido Coupe (L-72C) variants before the model was discontinued after 1951.
The Lido was based on Lincoln’s 1EL Series and distinguished by its upscale trim, vinyl-covered steel roof, and refined interior (features meant to compete with GM’s emerging hardtop coupes). Power came from a 337-cubic-inch (5.5-liter) flathead V8 producing 154 horsepower, paired with either a three-speed manual or the optional GM-sourced four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.
This particular Lido was customized by George Barris, one of the best-known names in mid-century American car culture. Barris’s modifications included a two-tone green metallic finish and a matching green vinyl roof, creating a unified exterior theme that continued through the cabin.
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