# Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Closed 1942 Suwanee Green Beige GLM Models 1:43

> A resin 1:43 scale model of one of American motoring's rarest pre-war classics: the 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. GLM Models renders the closed-roof variant in the period-correct Suwanee Green over Beige colour combination.

The 1942 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet occupies a singular place in American automotive history — a car that defined pre-war luxury design and then abruptly ceased production as the United States entered the Second World War. GLM Models captures this specific moment in time at 1:43, choosing the closed-roof configuration and a documented factory colour pairing that places the model firmly in the world of serious American classic collectors.

## A Lincoln Built at the Edge of an Era

The 1942 Lincoln Continental holds a particular distinction: it was the last model year before the War Production Board halted civilian automobile manufacturing. The Continental Cabriolet wore its identity in every line — a long bonnet, abbreviated rear deck, and the signature externally mounted Continental spare tyre. Under that bonnet sat Lincoln's flathead V12, a large and refined engine befitting a flagship luxury car.

## Cabriolets: Scarcity Defined by History

When civilian production was suspended for the war effort, any 1942 Continental already represented the end of a chapter. The Milestone Car Society subsequently recognised the 1942 Lincoln Continental as a Milestone Car, acknowledging its importance as a benchmark of American classic automobile design. Suwanee Green, the exterior colour on this example, was a factory-offered option for 1942, paired here with a Beige soft top and interior in the refined two-tone approach that characterised Continental buyers of the period.

## GLM Models and the Case for Resin at 1:43

This model renders the Cabriolet with its roof raised, a deliberate production choice that creates a visually distinct variant. The resin construction allows fine surface detail across the long flanks and the characteristic Continental rear treatment. The model is presented on a display base, consistent with GLM's standard for their 1:43 resin range.

## In the Display Cabinet

The closed-roof 1942 Cabriolet in Suwanee Green makes a strong centrepiece within a broader collection of American cars of the period at 1:43. It is a standout piece for any collection built around the golden age of American coachbuilt design.

## Details

- **Price:** 117.9 EUR
- **Vendor:** GLM MODELS
- **Type:** ROAD CARS
- **Tags:** 1:43, ai-foto, ai-published, GLM MODELS, LINCOLN, ROAD CARS

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 117.90 EUR | In stock |

## Images

- Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Closed 1942 Suwanee Green Beige GLM Models 1:43 scale model - front three-quarter view
- Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Closed 1942 Suwanee Green Beige GLM Models 1:43 scale model - rear three-quarter view
- Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Closed 1942 Suwanee Green Beige GLM Models 1:43 scale model - closed box

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> Updated: 2026-10-24