Ian Roussel Acquires A Rare 1937 Lincoln Zephyr 🏜️This Is A True SoCal Desert Treasure

[@javman03]

Man oh man what a find! I gotta say, I'm super excited and relieved to know you aren't going to chop up that beautiful Zephyr. Not a single straight line on the entire car. Just gorgeous, automotive design perfection.

[@fullcustomIan]

It really is PERFECTION! 😎

[@popeye4444]

This was my Uncles car, and I cannot overstate how much it means to me to see it in good hands. Followed and subbed. I can't wait to see it Roll!

[@65cj55]

That's cool you have a connection with it, and will be able to watch along.

[@americanpatriot412]

This is also my uncles car, and I also can’t wait for Ian to completely ruin the integrity of this car and make it a piece of trash for years to come.

[@65cj55]

@@americanpatriot412 Bad news cupcake, your ''uncle'' never owned this Car, and he's also your Daddy.....

[@teeb944]

Dude I love your Chicken Popeye!

[@dougbowen4685]

I’m so happy you can see and appreciate the beauty in the design of these cars. The four doors don’t have quite the swoopiness of the two doors, but they’re still beautiful in their own right.

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Time to make it a coupe then

[@juarezrocha5296]

​@@darrenbrisson4336á❤❤😢

[@rclark128]

Back in the 90's I knew where a original 37 couple was here, in Georgia. It's long gone now, the old guy must have finally sold it.

[@ironhorsethrottlemaster5202]

I've never seen a Lincoln Zephyr in my life in one piece and I know you guys have used a lot of Lincoln Zephyr Parts in the past it's neat to see you going to conserve and save those cars life good onya brother

[@65cj55]

@@gispel7058 In the UK there was Ford Zephyrs.

[@shortnbald1.1]

Its cool you're honoring the original design by not cutting her up. She is beautiful the way she was built. Store her away in a nice safe place away from the Mojave winds;)

[@fullcustomIan]

We already had that discussion! 😂😂😂~ Jamie

[@chippydog2]

Not cutting yet😂

[@jimmysexton4201]

This was built in an era when automobiles were true works of art! Absolutely beautiful!

[@blainehalley2201]

Ian I really like this Zephyr and you and Jamie and your channel, and where you live. I grew up on Edwards AFB. Summer of '67 rode my Yamaha 80 to Cal City and was paddle boat attendant. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos especially showing your progress on this car. Thanks for sparking some really good memories. Blessings Blaine Halley

[@stevelong2108]

Great find! Glad you’re not chopping it, can’t wait to see the progress!

[@p.c.6561]

When you said "no body mods, no chop" it made me very happy. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. Good call 😊

[@stevelamb2382]

Needs its windshield laid back and a 6" chop W a Aston Martin v 12..

[@jongolob6693]

Ian, I'm so glad to hear you say you're not going to destroy it. I don't like the other custom builders that say , cut it up. I will enjoy watching you work on this project. Rock on brother!

[@chippydog2]

Grind away professor Her inner beauty is in there somewhere Chop chop chop Go for it Move ahead! Four doors are not ever cool Maybe on a pick up or SUV But on a car ? I have never owned a four door and never will WOM Waste of Metal

[@r.a.monigold9789]

NICE editing! Thank you both for sharing this - very exciting. 1963 our neighborhood wrecking yard bought 20 Zephyrs. All us youngsters were HOT for the 4 speed transmission. Old man Seigel eventually parted out the entire fleet as no one wanted the cars or the V-12 flathead engines. Sad now...

[@Mercmad]

They were a three speed ,but the gears were close ratio and fit into early V8 cases. I had a set in my '39 Ford and really helped a flattie wake up.

[@hubbesgirl1]

You are killing it Jamie with these videos ❤

[@carlphelps4098]

Yes! ❤

[@royfrye2871]

I second that!👍😉

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you very much! I enjoy making them very very much! I plan on adding more to my videos with filming! ~ Jamie

[@chrisallen2005]

Karl at Make It Kustom would be happy for your find. He is working on a 1939 Zephyr. Thank you for saying you are not going to modify the body. Not everything needs to be chopped and modified like crazy especially one in as good shape as yours.

[@jdfmfb03]

Nice shoutout for Karl at Make it Kustom👍

[@65cj55]

@@jdfmfb03 Check out the one SKOTYCHOPS done, Ian & Jamies friend.

[@josephweaver5054]

I believe the part you thought might be a bumper filler is the panel the fits above the windshield on the inside to finish off the headliner. The sun visors mount to it too. It would be wrapped with the same material as the headliner is made from.

[@SoCal_Jerry]

Hey Ian and Jamie! I just forwarded this to my buddy Bob Logan who bought a gorgeous restored coupe December of 2022. He will love seeing this video! His black beauty will be part of the 1937-1941 Lincoln Zephyr display in Building 5 at the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) in early February. The car was at the Ventura Nationals. Hope to see you both again soon! Jerry:>)

[@gnm109]

Back in the 1960's I owned a very nice 1937 Lincoln Zephyr, I drove it to college. It was the prettiest car I ever owned. Good luck to him. Sure hope that he doesn't cut it up. Ian will have a terrible time locating parts for that car.

[@Stingray000]

Killer car. What a lucky find. It deserves the respect you're going to give it. Can't wait for the videos

[@TX-biker]

WHAAAAAT???? The radical Roussel is NOT gonna chop it? Well - now I’ve heard EVERYTHING 🤠😍

[@jimromero1384]

37 deluxe is my all time favorite from that era. Good find looking forward to watching you do your magic with it.

[@slingshotdingo]

'I wouldn't be able to contain my enthusiasm'...brilliant.

[@rickdaystar477]

Awesome find. I restored a 37 Coupe and a 37 Sedan in both 1975-77. So many people favored the 32 34's but I loved the sweeping grill and in the fender headlights of the 37. ! 😎👍

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

I haven't even watched the whole video yet but this thing is FREAKING AWESOME...... COOLEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN..... What a SCORE 😮😮😮😮

[@MastaT_150]

Holy Hell what a find! And you’re the perfect person to have found it!

[@SnickersG-fu2pw]

You have great vision when it comes to antique and classic vehicles. Plus with your master metal fabrication and skils it's going to be a unique custom build. 👌🏼

[@snarlyvegaslots]

Wow.Those grills and rear split windows are awesome! I have always loved them from a kid born in the 60's. Those old Lincoln's are absolutely awesome! Can't wait to see finished product. Great find Jamie and Ian . Keep up the great content and editing. I hope the shop formans are doing as well!

[@lalul11164]

My wife and I have been watching your youtube videos with great interest. Love the contents and workmanship. We just now finished watching the arrival of the Zepher! So glad this car has fallen into the hands of an experienced car guy with vision and a hardy congratulation declaring YOU'RE NOT GOING TO CHOP IT!! I have nothing against custom work on these old gems and greatly admire the true craftspeople that have turned out exceptional cars. But when you have a rare diamond in the rough like this, at least take the time to work out a plan of attack before charging in with zip saws angle grinders. I've seen a few unfortunate hack jobs done in recent times to some rare cars that were in drivable condition that ended up pretty much a disaster. Of course its the buyer's prerogative to choose what he or she wants to do with their finds, but it is sad when so-called 'experts' dive into a project before the thing is hardly off the trailer only to get stumped at every turn by unforeseen headaches, at which time some of these disasters ultimately end up rusting away out on the 'back 40' somewhere. Good luck with this gem and do hope you will be able to locate those headlight lenses. Cheers.

[@selbord1]

Wow Ian, in the right hands, no truer words ever spoken.

[@GinoTassoni-fg1wg]

Greetings from South Carolina... love this car! The door option is Limo/ Taxi version. My uncle Sal's neighbor had one in his backyard. We played driving in it when we were kids! Glad your not going to cut it up...but resto mod is Very cool idea!!! Your Right Ian... it's cool AS IS 😁👍✌️

[@robinbryde3038]

What a beautiful find!!! I'm glad to hear you say it's not ending up a chop job... don't need to mess with it😎👍

[@XPEDITCHIS]

Zephyr’s come with a 12 cylinder? That would be too cool! Love the sound. You are a gift to us Ian, thank you for the awesome you do!

[@charlesweyant8779]

Ian I have watched you from the beginning, you always said you weren't restoring kind of dude . As we get older certain finds especially one as complete as this and a what a beauty. Just build a good running gear, bag it and drive the crap out of it. Still want to say the best find you had was Jamie!

[@65cj55]

Yes he said it's not a full on restoration, it will be lowered etc.

[@rolf9280]

Thank you so much for not chopping this car up!!! There are too many car guys that do the same chop to every car they get and they all look the same and often poorly done. This car deserves to be saved for history and you should be it’s caretaker! Can’t wait until you start the process!! Good luck Ian

[@roymazac2532]

Your going to have fun with this. Happy for you. You'll make the car proud

[@KGRICK1]

i completely agree, there are many cars that can be customized, this is a rare find.

[@rickbareman2263]

That is a awesome find looks like no trouble for you to stay busy can't wait to see it in the shop 👍👍👍

[@dmindi1773]

Nice Find! The guys at Iron Trap Garage have a ton of parts from early Mercs and Fords. Looking forward to seeing this one get the Roussel touch!

[@trevorwilliamgrindrod3999]

The Lincoln Zepher has to be one of the most iconic cars ever great job saving this one I can't wait to see it road ready!

[@shellbrown582]

I'm an ozzi love your show . totally down to earth brother no props no modern gadgets. Old school ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@roywhitman7109]

This video in particular floored me! One of my personal favorites from way back! They had their styling on the money! Beautiful find! Small block Ford with an automatic on air ride & just cruise it!! Have you checked with Victor on his inventory? There's always Pomona, too! Can't wait to see how this goes!! Congrats!!👍

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad you like it! We plan on visiting a swap meet soon!

[@garybinns8265]

No chop,my vote also!!😊Love all the cars you have created and trucks.😁🥰👣

[@zanesummerfield9600]

Sweet ride. I can't wait to see how you fix it up. I am a long-time follower of your shows. Now that I am retired I have even more time to surf the internet to check out things I always wondered about.

[@fullcustomIan]

Awesome! Welcome!

[@ffrydriver]

AWESOME find! Oh the joy of living someplace fairly dry! I miss living in the Midwest when I lived in Illinois you used to occasionally find something not totally eaten up. BUT here in Florida its almost impossible to find original sheet metel cars

[@user-qs2bt7fl7g]

Wow that's a great find, that's really cool, almost unbelievable to find a complete Zephyr

[@chippydog2]

Still waiting on that! No engine No trans No rearend No fun Not complete!

[@mrbill8542]

You struck gold with that zephyr, Ian---I bet Victor is salivating over that car !!!

[@Trikekid84]

All the parts it came with are extremely rare to find original, and then to find one with that clean of a body is wild!

[@hubbesgirl1]

Wow that's awesome cool doors !

[@Ajen1959]

What a score Ian! CONGRATS!

[@josephcivita1450]

By contrast, the Zephyr's 1936 first year sales totaled 14,994 units and would never exceed the top sales figure of 29,293 vehicles in 1937. However, the Zephyr had some intriguing innovations. The unibody construction was a first in the U.S., and the Zephyr could carry six passengers in comfort.

[@SJR1PRODUCTIONS]

WOW!! I'm so jealous! I have wanted one for over 50 years! When we moved to Montana, we stopped at a gas station in Beaver Utah. There was a 37 or 38 Zephyr for sale in a dirt lot adjacent to the station. It was a four door with the full drive train and interior. It didn't have the third side rear window, only the two side windows per side. They were asking a couple Hundred dollars! I tried to talk my dad into buying it but to no avail. I think the one you have might have been a limousine with the barn door style on the curb side. Very nice find guys. I agree with you, this Zephyr should retain it's beauty and not be chopped. As always, Great Video!

[@petahdickinson1782]

Just what you need Ian ! Another project!!

[@fredkaminski3668]

Victor is eating his heart out!

[@laurensmith1828]

Ian Karl Fisher took a 4 door and made a two door coupe out of it. Its an ongoing project on, make it kustom. Im sure you know it but i thought id mention it just in case. Great car ,cant wait to see the work on it! Good luck brother

[@arielgomez4464]

For you, receiving a car in such good condition is like a blank canvas for a painter, you are the best Ian💪

[@40momba]

Crap a couple years back I had a bunch of V12 39-41 Zephyr parts! George The Glassman

[@nickmorrow3829]

What a find. Such a kool car. It is cold in Vegas and Ian is walking around in a T shirt.

[@koningbolo4700]

Beautiful score Ian... Even as is the car looks awesome... BTW: you may be correct. The mystery dash panels belong beneath the fixed dash structure (as suggested by the cut out in one of them which is obviously there to allow for the steering column to protrude...

[@johnpayne2465]

Looks like fun. All panels welded to the chassis is a bit weird, and will be interesting to work on. It will be magnificent with the way it opens up on the right. Some came with a V12.

[@ricardoparenzee4309]

Hi Ian please do a full restore of that car it look awesome....... Ricardo from Cape Town South Africa...... Been watching your videos for about a year now

[@robertstuehrenberg5719]

Incredible find. They couldn’t have found a better buyer.

[@lalul11164]

Absolutely!

[@ShaunHensley]

Looks kind of like the bug with the rolls royce kit. Nice looking car 2:52 nice!

[@narcoosseefl]

Glad you're not going to chop or otherwise mess with the body. The back looks just like a VW Bug, which is cool!

[@jeremyconway5793]

Love the Zephyr because it has alot of character already.1 car that doesn't need to be slaughtered,chopped,shortened etc...greetings from sth Australia guys.🇦🇺👍🪃🦘🐪🤘

[@michaelthompson1110]

Please don’t put a brand x, y, or z motor in this car. It deserves a nice FoMoCo engine.

[@65cj55]

Ford's Coyote engine it is then.

[@josephharvat6202]

You have GOT to find a V12 to stuff into that thing, Ian. They were not known for their high performance, but nothing a period supercharger couldn't fix. 😁

[@vonbuzz9009]

I chopped a 39 4 door zeypher about 10 years ago,, 2 inches, and leaned the trunk area forward a few degrees ,, it was voted best Lincoln in the northwest Lincoln club, and was the calender cover car,,,, lots of work, many miles of welding and grinding ,, cool part is it dosent LOOK CHOPPED,,,

[@vonbuzz9009]

BTW ,,it was a parts car ,destined for the crusher before it was saved ,,,,

[@hayesdesign1]

I can see why you love this car ian it's basically a big vw beetle in the back end.. Beautiful rig

[@jamesrankin9833]

What an absolute score! and who better to get it! Yeah, that’s one you can’t cut! Love the doors and skirts! You need Victor’s boys to slam the interior out! Stars in the headliner, Leather out! All the fixings! Your showpiece! Good stuff!!

[@MattSeenUFO]

Yep it had me as soon as I seen the Grill! That is a killa Grill! and it couldn't have fallen into better hands. Yes i agree, keep it simple I recon... but im not gonna tell you what to do! Love from Adelaide Matt.

[@ericmann8783]

Ford late model straight 6 with 3 on tree. Thanks ,and happy new year

[@kemosabegt350geuss6]

You are right it is so unusual it is uniquely cool. An art deco front end and a VW beetlesk rear end. Cant wait to see the finished product. And you are right just lower and modernize.

[@pauleggert4639]

I love the two doors opening on one side !!! Great for camping !! A nice tent on that side & your ready to go !!!🙏 Be Safe !! This Local #28 tinnocker loves your style !!! 😮❤

[@richardmartinez5941]

Ian I can see the excitement in you on this find, what a great car! Can wait for the start of the built 👍🎊

[@user-ku8zc2iy7o]

From No fear Grandad. Great to see your Zephyr. Brings back memories of my Dad's 36 lincoinl.here in England in the 50,s he swapped the v12 for a mercury v8 he owned this car twice l look . forward to your progress.

[@richardcoram1562]

Man oh man! This car is so good. Im'a gon'e be following this transformation for sure.. My favorite all time car is the 1937 Fords, especially the latest customized retro builds.JUST LOOK AT THE AERODYNAMICS, just 37 years after the same builders were still riding horse and building wagons and carriages.!!!

[@noonehere1793]

What a beauty! I would be tempted to graft the body to modern frame and drive train and make it a modern usable driver. The sound that hood opening made was classic👍👍

[@user-zn7nv3jp3x]

Thanks Ian and Jamie. Love your channel. I do believe the shop inspector would approve. May he rest in piece.

[@gandklyons102]

I just can't wait for future instalments on this build.. Oh so very cool!!!. Ian, I love the fact that you really just want to preserve it ❤❤❤

[@patrickscanlon1631]

Omg just heard you said no chop wow this is guna be a sick build look forward to this

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

I will LOVE seeing this project!!! WOW!!! What a find!!! FABULOUS!!!

[@blackholesun3569]

GOLD MINE...HOLY GRAIL...you are right... don't need to chop or cut...just bring back to life...

[@Bbbuddy]

I love how car guys say their new find is absolutely complete, then go on to explain all the parts that are missing (in this case, engine, windows, floors, etc.

[@TheOldaz1]

I love what the guy did with his idea for a custon dash - the color and the pinstiping - looks like it was possibly crafted to fit around that early air system.

[@larrykrise3609]

wow,what a find.the fender skirts are a rare find.good luck with it.

[@davidbowden7331]

Oh yeah, what a find, can't wait for this project to start, stunning looking cars with beautiful body lines.

[@ericdashman1838]

I have a distinct memory at age 4 on East 3rd Street in Brooklyn where we were living at the time of a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr driving at what seemed like high speed to my 4 year old eyes. It was the windshield shape over that cool grille that captivated me.

[@65cj55]

That's amazing, to a 4 year old now, all cars probably look the same.

[@ericdashman1838]

Ma said that my first word was 'car'. A lifelong love affair with them

[@robbypro3370]

I offered a guy in Bakersfield a few years ago a hundred grand for his 2 door coupe he just bought for 70k. He turned it down. The Zephyr is my bucket list car. I have a 33 three window ford chopped, Henry steel car that I bought. Never selling it. It's too hard to find another one. The guy I bought it off of regrets selling it to me. Enjoy your build, and I can't wait to see what you come up with.

[@dave-uf8ir]

Excellent find ian stuff follows me home 2 just finds me 😊

[@JoeyToth-ti9tp]

I worked as a meter reader and the guy on my route had the captains Zepher convertible from Gillian’s Island and a lot of old cars in his garage. Stanley Steamer,modelT’s and the number 9 made Model A

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

When I use to work for Dan Woods back in the day we use to drop cars to have them acid dipped in Santa Ana somewhat close to Edinger and Main I believe. Thought it was called Dyer Acid Stripping or something like that but can’t say for sure. I can give Dan a call if you want.

[@justinreedflynn]

Wow, that is amazing. That underdash A/C would look better in something '60's I think. The hood latch is wild!

[@mitchbarber3468]

Such a unique ride absolutely great lovely bulbous lines family cruiser

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Patina and shape are perfect ! You are right to leave her be. I also like the ambulance doors very cool.

[@munklemunky2036]

I cannot wait to see how you honor one of both yours and my own make and model of oldie

[@Tealmoney8571]

Those Zephyrs are so cool! Thats gonna be a SWEET ride when you get her done! Love the grille and the teardrop headlights. Really sets it apart from rhe rest.

[@jestersgarage1946]

I’ve been following you for years now. Love what you do. This is a perfect car for you to far in love with original design yet have some freedom to customize. It’s cut just enough when you acquired it to have the liberty to have a blast making it unique. Enjoy

[@williamjohn1815]

I bet you fell in love with V-dub back end complete with front end.

[@PatHaskell]

Great to hear you aren’t going to do any modifications. Can’t wait to follow along on this restoration.

[@michaelbristol6467]

Hey Ian I was watching the new episode of FCG last night and the big yellow 1950 GMC COE you liked Mike Bellow built that here on KZbin. The full build is on his channel if you're interested. [Bellos Kustoms] in the playlist section it's there. He also built a few of these Zephyrs too.😉✌

[@dougkubash8673]

What a find!! Will be looking forward to seeing you get started on the Zephyr project!

[@VintageJunker]

minute of dangle in PA, Charlie of Strip Clean closed in 2011. They were great. Nice find. I know you'll do it right! Congrats

[@larryschmidt3594]

That is sweet too bad the original motor is gone. Can't wait for this to begin, that grill and headlights are just beautiful.

[@user-pd3jd5np6v]

So I one of these four-door zephyr at a good guys show 70 year old man owned it and built it. It looked incredible.