Vehicle Description
With its unabashed lengthy wheelbase and outstanding vintage style,
this 1962 Lincoln Continental would be a fitting time capsule entry
for a time when John Glenn was orbiting the earth and Marilyn
Monroe was singing an iconic "Happy Birthday" to the President. Its
heavy duty construction represented a high point for Detroit, and
every representative of its model getting a thorough once over -
down to the cigarette lighter - before being released to the
public, so it's no surprise this '62 greets the present looking
straight and true.
It came along at a time when the land yacht was truly revered and
its long form is so luxurious that it's no surprise it was a
natural fit as an upper-crust limousine of the era. There's length
in abundance everywhere you look - the front end and king size
trunk area bracket one seriously roomy cabin, and the one of a kind
suicide doors on the sides seem to beckon you to come take your
place inside a living room on wheels. This Lincoln's black shade is
a perfect fit for that iconic form, replacing the original Desert
Frost and upping its curb appeal considerably. It'll take you a
minute to take a lap around, but when you do you'll see its array
of trim still cuts a nice appearance, the unmistakable front grille
and rear panel sit level and securely in place and the front and
rear bumpers are downright awesome. Lincoln's exacting production
standards really paid off all these decades later, as this '62
looks to be in very nice alignment from front to back.
The beige leather interior all remains in its original condition
and will need a refurbishment to bring it to top form, but what a
framework you'll be starting with! The bench seats in front and
back feature sofa-like dimensions, as well as a very cool tuck and
roll pattern on their surfaces. While signs of wear are evident
inside, there are no gaping holes or protruding springs anywhere
and you could easily get behind the wheel and hit the road with
everything as is. On the other hand, a visit to a capable auto
upholsterer and some well-placed attention on the dash area will no
doubt transform this vintage interior into a true sight to behold.
From all appearances, the gauges in the cluster are functional and
the generously proportioned vents sitting front and center are your
indication that factory air conditioning is in place - the
compressor recently received attention, the plumbing is all intact
and just a couple of finishing touches will have it back online.
The trunk area is charmingly cavernous - there'll be no shortage of
luggage space for road trips.
This is one strong running classic and when you fire up the 430
cubic inch V8 that sits underneath the hood with a pair of 4-barrel
carbs on top to feed it, you'll hear a deep, muscle car rumble that
will bring a smile to your face. The big block teams up with a
3-speed automatic transmission in equally solid shape. For a car
more than a half-century old and in original condition, its engine
compartment is in surprisingly good order, with a number of the
components it began life with still sitting in place. It's
road-readiness is impressive - both its power steering and power
brakes are in good working order. A peek underneath will provide
even more reassurance - the undercarriage looks really good, with
solid-looking floorpans, exhaust and suspension components that
will serve it well as it cruises on its set of stock Lincoln wheels
outfitted with white wall tires.
If you're seeking vintage '60s cool on wheels, this 1962 Lincoln
Continental has it. Call today!
