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Lincoln is Ford Motor Company’s luxury marque, positioned as a direct competitor to GM’s Cadillac, where it competes to this day. Embodying American luxury, the company is over a century old and has produced many iconic vehicles that enjoyed silver screen presence too. This 1976 Lincoln Continental Coupe that we have on sale is from the Continental range of full-size luxury cars, the first generation of which debuted way back in 1940. With a healthy 87,853 miles on the clock, the seller of this fifth generation Continental reports a whole lot of refreshment and refurbishments.
The fifth generation Continental could be had as a two or four door car, and came in at an impressive 233 inches in length. Showcasing typical Seventies land yacht styling, this 1976 Lincoln Continental Coupe wears a clean white suit and rolls on aftermarket five-spoke alloy wheels that are reportedly wrapped in new tires. The vinyl-wrapped rear section of the roof is in a shade of maroon, there are wheel spats partially covering the rear wheels, and the headlamps are hidden behind motorized covers, a fad at the time. The red interior is very Seventies too, with plush seating for up to five occupants, and red dash, floor carpets and door cards too. There’s a smattering of wood trim across the dash and two-spoke steering wheel that hosts buttons for the cruise control. The seller reports that the seats have been re-upholstered, and the interior is new. The AC should also cool better, thanks to a new compressor. While the original push button radio is in the dash, the eagle-eyed will note a modern Kenwood head unit with CD and USB connectivity installed lower down, bringing entertainment into the modern era.
A land yacht required a suitably sized motor to move it, especially in the period known as the Malaise Era, thanks to strict emissions regulations strangling the majestic V8 beasts to produce power levels more in line with a goat than a horse. The 460ci V8 under the long hood of this 1976 Lincoln Continental Coupe hails from Ford’s 385-series of engines, and by 1976, was producing around 200hp, sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. The seller reports extensive work done, including a new starter, alternator, carburetor, fuel pump, shocks, brake rotors, brake pads, and a dual aftermarket exhaust. The engine and transmission are said to have received a rebuild as well.
If there’s one category of vehicle we’d love to see return in 2025, it would be the “Personal Luxury Car.” These individualized creations focused on being the ultimate in luxury coupes, with comfort being one of the key factors for individuals who like to drive alone. The market was dominated by cars like the Ford Thunderbird, but the upmarket division of the Ford group had their own take on it too, and that came in the form of the Lincoln Mark VI. Our featured 1983 Lincoln Mark VI looks sinister in its deep black paint job with a matching black leather interior and a smoother 5.0-liter V8 engine. The car has 58,000 reported miles on the odometer and looks to be a well-preserved example that will likely appreciate in value in years to come.
Lincoln’s widely successful Continental nameplate continued until 2020 as a full-size luxury car or midsize luxury car, depending on the era. Ten generations were made, with the first generation entering the market in 1940. If you want a really iconic Continental, the fourth generation is the way to go because this series ran between 1961 and 1969. This was probably the best time to experience quintessential American Luxury Land Yacht motoring, and we’ve got a 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible to help you relive those glorious years of excess. This 80,000-mile machine has seen some refurbishment, too, helping keep it in great order.
Luxury cruising can be experienced in many forms. One might opt to visit the closest dealership and run through examples that give you luxury and tech at every glance. For those who know and understand that luxury cruising is done best with classic motors, you can't replicate that old-school perception of luxury and class. This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car Collector Series is a fine example of that. With a reported 26,248 miles on the clock, this low mileage luxury classic is the golden standard of cruising and can be yours to enjoy a weekend drive in style.
Lincoln’s widely successful Continental nameplate continued until 2020 as a full-size luxury car or midsize luxury car, depending on the era. Ten generations were made, with the first generation entering the market in 1940. If you want a really iconic Continental, the fourth generation is the way to go because this series ran between 1961 and 1969. This was probably the best time to experience quintessential American Luxury Land Yacht motoring, and we’ve got a 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible to help you relive those glorious years of excess. This 80,000-mile machine has seen some refurbishment, too, helping keep it in great order.
The late 40s saw a resurgence in the American luxury car market that had almost died completely thanks to more than a decade of economic depression and World War. The post-war boom brought a wave of Cadillacs, Packards, and Lincolns re-entering the market. For the first few years after the war, most cars (especially the more expensive ones like the Lincoln Continentals) were largely similar to the pre-war models. This was due to civilian automobile production being paused after Pearl Harbor (and America’s subsequent direct involvement in WWII). In this case, the first-generation Continental had only been in production for a couple of years before being put on hold. They were offered only in 2-door form, as either a coupe or a convertible. Several changes were made when production was resumed in 1946, the most prominent being the “Zephyr” name being removed from Lincoln-Zephyr. This production run would last only a few years as well, ending in 1948. The 1949 Continental would be a fancier Mercury and not quite the expensive and exclusive personal-luxury vehicle that its predecessor was.
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