Vehicle Description
The first ever Lincoln Continental was an exercise in making the
best for a select few, and 1948 was its final year. So to find a
fantastically presented version with some subtle upgrades to make
it an even bigger standout and better driver makes this one truly a
rare treat.
Edsel Ford brought style to his father's company, and this car was
his greatest demonstration in building something for those who
could afford elegance. And while Edsel did not survive past WWII, a
few of his finest Continentals did. Priced out of reach of the
common man - one convertible could buy four Fords - only 452
droptop examples were produced in 1948, the model's final year.
More than just rarity, this one continues its tradition of rolling
opulence with a coat of slick black that was professional applied
later in its life. This draws plenty of attention as shine evenly
rolls off the large fenders, traditional trunk, and covered spare
wheel - a feature so distinctive that it would become the
Continental's namesake. Plus, there's even more shine with nicely
finished brightwork on the dual grilles, large bumpers, headlight
surrounds, factory wheel covers, and all the trim. And the addition
of wire wheels brings even more distinction to this stunning
classic. The final piece to this upper-class image is the way the
newer white top coordinates with the whitewall tires to give this
one an almost two-tone appearance.
While this one looks great with the top up, it's also equally
terrific with the roof down. The red interior looks quite
sophisticated against the black, and it has been restored to make
sure it looks fresh and quite correct. So you'll proudly show off
this full droptop package. As a true luxury Lincoln, there's plenty
of room for family and friends across two rows of cushy bench
seats. And the way this was designed to be comfortable for everyone
means it's effortless to even hop in the rear. As a true luxury
machine, you got rare features for the time like power windows and
a power convertible top. And as you slip behind the stylized dual
spoke steering wheel, it gives you a commanding view of the dash.
This Lincoln was truly a style master with a symmetrical design
where there's the essential gauges in front of you, a mirrored
artful display in front of the passengers, and the classic art
deco-style AM radio still on display in the middle.
The first glance in the engine bay might not draw attention by too
many people. The tidy black setup looks a bit like the subtle
presentation of the original motor, but those who look closer will
recognize a major upgrade. This is Ford's huge 460 cubic-inch big
block V8, which is a very cool addition considering it's what
powered another Continental icon - the suicide door fourth
generation. This powerplant might have an Edelbrock four-barrel
carburetor for a bit of hot rod flair, but this Continental
convertible never loses its luxury nature. In fact, the more modern
motor has allowed the manual transmission to be replaced by an
easy-going three-speed automatic. Going down the road in style is
exceptionally effortless, too, with the upgrade to power
brakes.
This is a great upper-class classic that has been upgraded to make
it nicer to show and easier to drive. So don't miss out on this
rare premium package, call today!