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The Lincoln Continental made its name in 1939 as a full-size luxury car when it was introduced to the world. The car at that time had European ‘Continental’ styling cues which set it apart from array of American competitors at that time. Lincoln a division of Ford Motor Company, is still in the business of manufacturing luxury cars and SUVs as well. The Lincoln Continental stands out as the pinnacle, with its priority of features, styling and comfort over performance and handling. With regards to its styling, the Lincoln Continental has been awarded a Bronze Medal by the Industrial Design Institute (IDI) in 1961, a rare feat for a vehicle. Our subject vehicle, a 1965 third generation Lincoln Continental Convertible is a four-door convertible which is extremely rare in the automotive world. It comes from New York, is in very good condition and is reported to be a numbers-matching car as the icing on the cake.
This 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible’s exterior remains in its original color of brilliant white, whilst riding on a set of gorgeous aftermarket black powder coated vintage style wheels wrapped in new tires with only a few hundred miles reported to be on them. The original hubcaps are also available. The interior is garnished in a mellow Saddle Brown color, perfectly communing with the white exterior. What made the 1965 Lincoln Continental distinctive was the use of fancy ‘suicide’ or ‘coach’ doors, where the rear doors are rearwards-hinged, rather than the traditional front-hinged installation. The electric top of this Continental is reported to be functioning too. Furthermore, this Continental has seen a modern upgrade in the audio department in the form of an aftermarket sound system which includes two 10” under seat sub woofers and 8 speakers scattered throughout the vehicle, a treat for any audiophile. Some maintenance records are also available though not all, also most of the original paper work is also available.
This 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible is powered by a front mounted Ford MEL 430cu 7.0L V8 motor. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a 3-speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. The powerhouse MEL engine was able to produce 315hp at the time. The MEL motor has a storied history in hot-rodding proving its endurance and versatility and serves to move this large luxury car in an appropriately stately and effortless fashion.
With a history that dates back to 1939, the Continental was a vehicle built by Lincoln, a division of the Ford Motor Company. In fact, the inspiration behind the Continental came when Edsel Ford, president of the time, requested a specially built one-off vehicle for his vacation. All in all, the Continental saw ten generations, this car being of the very latest one. In 2019, Lincoln released a special, 80th Anniversary coach door edition, and the car featured here is 1 of just 80 of its kind in existence and comes with a special black label trim. This one-of-a-kind Continental is for sale in Colorado with under 100 miles on it.
The Lincoln Continental made its name in 1939 as a full-size luxury car when it was introduced to the world. The car at that time had European ‘Continental’ styling cues which set it apart from array of American competitors at that time. Lincoln a division of Ford Motor Company, is still in the business of manufacturing luxury cars and SUVs as well. The Lincoln Continental stands out as the pinnacle, with its priority of features, styling and comfort over performance and handling. With regards to its styling, the Lincoln Continental has been awarded a Bronze Medal by the Industrial Design Institute (IDI) in 1961, a rare feat for a vehicle. Our subject vehicle, a 1965 third generation Lincoln Continental Convertible is a four-door convertible which is extremely rare in the automotive world. It comes from New York, is in very good condition and is reported to be a numbers-matching car as the icing on the cake.
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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