Yesteryear Collection

The stutus symbol for those with "newfound" wealth

To many of us, our impressions of the 1930s and the gangsters who rose to power during that time have been formed by Hollywood. Celebrated movie stars played the roles of notorious crime bosses who were actually far removed from the dashing, quick-witted characters scripted onto the screen. The classic movies - and the many less-than-classic films - that depicted American gangsterism have colored our impressions of the time, offering us a world of elegance, style and wealth.

Another star of these gangster movies was the automobile. And, when it came to cars, Hollywood usually got it right. For some of the most famous and legendary gangsters rode around in some of the world's most extraordinary automobiles.
They used their cars to announce their wealth to the world...and, on a more practical note, to outrace, outgun and outmaneuver determined cops and gangland rivals alike.

One of the more noticeable cars of the time was the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr. Introduced in 1935, the Zephyr sported a bigger wheelbase and extensively remodeled styling by 1938. Offered in models that ranged from a coupe sedan to a Town limo, each Zephyr was powered by a majestic V-12 engine that displaced 267.3 cubic inches and plenty of horsepower. It was the perfect vehicle for both luxury and practically ...for impressing a gangster's moll and leaving his pursuers in the dust.

Now, a classic 1938 Lincoln Zephyr is captured in a stunning die-cast replica that bears all the style and elegance of the original. Precision-engineered and authentically detailed, your 1938 Lincoln Zephyr is produced by - and available only from - Matchbox Collectibles.