Hickory Corners, Michigan — 4/16/2026 — The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Museum is proud to announce the recent donation of one of the most historically significant Lincoln Continentals in existence—the famed 1941 Lincoln Continental cabriolet known as the “Grey Ghost.”
The vehicle was generously donated by Faythe Oberg, who owned the car since 1983 with her late husband Harvey. Widely recognized throughout the collector car community, the Grey Ghost is celebrated not only for its elegant design, but also for its deep ties to the Classic Car Club of America.
Originally delivered to New York financier Albert M. Barnes, the car was specially ordered in a unique “Jersey Grey” paint color—one of only a handful of 1941 Continentals finished in a custom hue, and the only known example in this distinctive shade. The car’s striking appearance earned it the nickname “Grey Ghost,” a moniker well known in Lincoln circles.
Beyond its rarity, this Lincoln holds a remarkable place in CCCA history. The car wears CCCA Senior Badge Number 3, awarded in 1953 at the very first CCCA Grand Classic—making it one of the earliest recognized Full Classics in the Club’s history and a direct link to the organization’s founding era.
Following its acquisition by Harvey Oberg in 1983, the Continental underwent a meticulous restoration and went on to become one of the most actively driven Classics in the country. Known for being driven to events rather than trailered, the car accumulated tens of thousands of miles while continuing to earn top concours honors—an uncommon distinction among collector automobiles.
“The Grey Ghost represents everything the CCCA Museum stands for—authenticity, preservation, and the enjoyment of these automobiles as they were intended,” said CCCA Museum President Candace Haag. “Its history within the Club and its legacy as a driven, award-winning Classic make it an especially meaningful addition to our collection.”
The CCCA Museum, located on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of “Full Classic” automobiles— limited production, luxury vehicles produced between 1915 and 1948.
For more information, visit the CCCA Museum website, cccamuseum.org or call 269-671-5333.
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