Hemmings Daily: 1929 Lincoln LeBaron Aero Phaeton takes Best of Show at Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance

1929 Lincoln LeBaron Aero Phaeton. Photos courtesy Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance. The 1938 Buick Y-Job, styled by Harley Earl, is often credited with being the very first concept car. Several examples pre-date this, including a 1929 Lincoln with phaeton coachwork by LeBaron inspired by airplane design and meant to demonstrate Ford's commitment to the aircraft industry, at a time when the company's Tri-Motor was a resounding success. Last weekend, this 1929 Lincoln LeBaron Aero Phaeton, owned by Stan Lucas [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Wednesday, May 10, 2017 [1929 Lincoln LeBaron Aero Phaeton takes Best of Show at Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance]( [1929 Lincoln LeBaron Aero Phaeton takes Best of Show at Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1929 Lincoln LeBaron Aero Phaeton. Photos courtesy Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance. The 1938 Buick Y-Job, styled by Harley Earl, is often credited with being the very first concept car. 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