The hood was long and curvy, perfect for concealing the 6-liter engine. However, once-struggling Ford Motor lacked enough profits to begin developing such a car until 1953. The Continental Division was absorbed by Lincoln-Mercury. A body-off restoration was reportedly started by a previous owner in 2010 and completed by the selling dealer last year, with the work addressing the cosmetics, interior, suspension, powertrain, and other systems. It spent most of its life in West Texas. Evidence of a change as early as December 1976 is available. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility.
Ford, who no doubt remembered Leland's boardroom putsch two decades earlier, bought Lincoln. The database is free to browse and print. In terms of standard production sedans without an extended wheelbase, the 1958—1960 Lincolns are some of the largest automobiles ever made. Buy with confidence; this might just be one of the best finds! The only option available was air conditioning. . Many of the mechanical components were courtesy of Lincoln such as the drivetrain. Don Delarossa, who succeeded Najjar as Chief Stylist of Lincoln, was responsible for the 1960 update, and went on to become chief designer at Chrysler in the 1980s.
Likewise, the trunk carpet was removed, cleaned, re-dyed, and re-installed. It wasn't slow, but acceleration was average. Power is sent through a 3-speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission and an open differential with semi-floating axles and a 3. High-back Twin Comfort lounge seats with two-way power controls were also new. Most of the car was hand-built to high standards, including multiple coats of paint hand-sanded down, double-lacquered, and polished. Edsel's car received so many compliments that Ford Motor made it a low-volume model. Power was derived from the 368 cubic inch V8 that produced an incredible 285 horsepower.
For the entire 1956 model year, another 1300 were sold. The Continental was sold to the rich and famous. The interior wood trim was upgraded to genuine walnut wood trim all 1969 models featured either East India Rosewood or English Oak wood appliques depending on the interior color. These rolling works of art were very costly. The had been discontinued in 1948 with no successor named, and by the early 1950s demand was growing for the return of the Continental badge on an all-new car.
Share your thoughts in the comments. Extended warranty options are available on most vehicles. Despite the hefty price tag, it is rumored Ford lost money on each car. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The author of these edits March 2013 has a 49-state February 21 1977 Continental Town Car, the price sheet of which shows the 460 as an option. The back had the signature Lincoln spare-tire hidden in the trunk lid. The Lincoln Continental began life as a 1939 custom body Lincoln for artistic Edsel Ford.
The floor pans were lowered on either side of the three-point driveshaft to add passenger leg room. In regards to winning bidders and Buy It Now customers: All winning bidders and Buy It Now bidders are encouraged to fly out and personally inspect the vehicle. Many people associated the Continental as a Lincoln because it featured the trademark Lincoln spare-tire hump in the trunk lid and it was sold and serviced at Lincoln dealerships. Though sharing many similarities with the Thunderbird, these were completely different machines. Even with the weight loss, the Mark V is a huge piece of machinery, albeit a desirable one in terms of potential value. Limousine models were distinguished by the use of a rear-seat partition. If you would like to discuss your Hagerty Insurance policy, please call us at 877-922-9701.
Other features included dual air-conditioning units and a padded vinyl top. Famous buyers included Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dwight Eisenhower, Barry Goldwater, Spike Jones, Nelson Rockefeller, Henry J. The only exception to this was the referral of the 1960 Mark V as a Lincoln Continental Mark V in brochures and advertising. The new model eschewed chrome-laden styling of the period. American Cars, 1960—1972: Every Model, Year by Year.
Around 1500 still exist in modern time. Bentley had used the name Continental on their model line, adding to the ambiance and prestige. The name 'Continental' was inspired by the 1940's Lincoln Continental powered by a large 12-cylinder engine. However, for 2017 Lincoln discontinued the and brought back the name for its all-new flagship sedan, and will bring back names for other Lincoln model replacements. They will be happy to give you a complete walk-around, supply you with a more detailed description and answer any questions you may have.
In 1957, only 442 were produced for a total of just over 3000. Luxury Group options Beginning in 1973 special Luxury Group packages were offered in various paint, roof, and interior color schemes from year to year. They were sold by the then-new Continental Division through Lincoln dealers. We work closely with many banking institutions that understand and recognize the collector value of classic cars and view them as an investment, which allows us to help you get the financing you need so that you can have the car you have dreamed of. Marti reports, however, suggest that almost all 49-state Lincoln buyers chose the 460 after it became optional. The interior produces none of that feeling of decadence.