Following the 50s and land yachts, downsizing was in order. While manufacturers focused their effort on performance and moving towards making muscle cars, Lincoln stuck to its guns and provided the automotive world with the epitome of luxury cruising. However, the 70s and its gas crisis saw Lincoln take a different path and introduce its first midsize luxury car, the "Versailles." Named after a picturesque french palace, the Lincoln Versailles stayed true to its roots and provided its occupants a low-down, luxury drive feel. Present today is a lovely example of Lincoln's foray into the midsize luxury car market and comes in the form of this stunning 1980 Lincoln Versailles.
The Lincoln Continental was the flagship sedan of Lincoln, Ford Motor Company's luxury brand. Sadly, the nameplate bowed out in 2020, leaving Lincoln with an all-SUV lineup. The Continental would be around in some form or other from 1939 up until 2020, albeit with some breaks along the way. Today's 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car Collector's Series is from the fifth generation and is the Collector's Series special edition produced in 1979 to mark the end of the fifth generation. If you'd like to own and drive a proverbial land yacht, this car is the perfect way to do it.
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.
If it’s an opulent full-sized luxury American SUV that you’re after, the Lincoln Navigator is a prime candidate. Lincoln is a luxury brand under the Ford empire, and one with a rich history. The Navigator nameplate entered the scene in 1998, and is now on its fourth generation, with examples such as this 2018 Lincoln Navigator L Reserve on sale should you be after a Navigator. This SUV has 50,000 miles reported on it, and comes with 2 keys included in the sale.
Muscle cars took over in the Sixties from the land yachts of the previous generation. These downsized offerings were a result of the full-size luxury car market slowly declining, and the market leader at the time, the Lincoln Town Car was facing the music too. However, an unlikely savior came from within n the shape of the second generation. Winning 1990’s Motor Trend Car Of The Year award, as well as becoming one of the USA’s best-selling full-size luxury sedans is no mean feat, which is why this 1997 Lincoln Town Car Touring Edition / Jack Nicklaus Edition is special. This Glenwood-based automobile has just 42,000 miles on the clock, and comes with its original owner guide and features intact.
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.
