Vehicle Description
In what would have to be considered one of the more unusual options
offered by Lincoln in the late seventies, the Fixed Glass Moonroof
was made available for those who desired the additional light and
views a glass panel roof would offer, but without any of the
potential drawbacks (like wind noise and the fear of water leaks)
that a power-operated Moonroof that opened and closed might
present. Despite being offered for three years, the fixed glass
panel is very rare in comparison to the one that opened to admit
fresh air. Apparently there was a very limited market for a glass
panel that didn't open, especially considering the cost for both
was the same for two of the three years they were offered
together.
The option consisted of a reflective one-way tinted fixed glass
panel that covered nearly the entire forward portion of the roof
itself! The glass panel featured a chrome border around its edge,
and sat nearly flush with the metal surface. It was available with
either a full vinyl roof, Coach roof, or painted, non-vinyl
roof.
Lincoln Continentals ordered with the Fixed Glass Moonroof option
were delivered to American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) for the
modification, just like cars ordered with a Power Moonroof would
have been. An interior sliding sunscreen was provided to block the
sun and its heat when necessary. The sunscreen was
manually-operated by either the driver or a front seat
passenger.
Initially, the Fixed Glass Moonroof was just slightly more
expensive than the powered version, with a cost of $954 compared to
$938 for the Power Moonroof. A mid-year increase raised the price
of the Fixed Glass Moonroof option to $960. For 1978 and 1979, the
Fixed Glass Moonroof was priced at $1,027 and $1,088, respectively,
which was identical to the cost of the Power Moonroof at the
time.
This option was inspired by the 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner, 1955
Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner, 1955 Mercury Monterey Sun
Valley, and 1955 Mercury Montclair Sun Valley, all of which offered
a transparent green Plexiglas section over the front section of the
roof, which extended a little more than halfway back. (Ford also
offered a transparent top on the 1956 Crown Victoria, but it wasn't
a separate model as it had been.) These models offered a snap-in
interior sunshade for the hotter months when the additional heat
might not be appreciated. And if one thing had to be identified as
an issue at the time, it was heat. It was said that desert testing
revealed an interior temperature gain of just 5 degrees with the
sun shade removed, when compared to a standard hardtop
configuration. The green tint gave the car interior a strange hue,
and in an article Motor Trend Magazine even went so far as to
suggest a young lady might as well switch to green lipstick when
checking her makeup inside the car!
The Fixed Glass Moonroof is one of the rarer options offered on
Lincolns of this vintage, and it's a real conversation piece when
people first see one. This is another example of a time when
automobile manufacturers used to build unique cars that had their
own individual look and personality, and often had options and trim
and paint colors that really set them apart from everything else on
the road.
Number Built:
1977: 2-Door models 1,347
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Well Documented With Original Paperwork And Copies Of Original
Title
Rare Find With Factory MOON ROOF
Smooth Running 460 CID V8 That Has Been Updated
Automatic Transmission
Power Steering
Power Disc Brakes
Automatic Ice Cold Air Conditioning That Has Been Converted To
R134
Working Factory In Dash Electric Clock
Factory AM/FM 8 Track Stereo Radio
Power Antenna
Rear Window Electric Defroster
Tilt Steering Wheel With Cruise Controls
Full Gauge Instrumentation
Cruise Control
Interval Wiper Control
Automatic Headlights
Power Leather Split Bench Seat
Landau Top
Dual Side View Mirrors With Remote Control
Power Trunk Release
Full Power Drivers Seat
Power Passenger Seat With Recliner
Annoying Seat Belt Buzzer Still Works...
Appears To Be Factory Original Gleaming Medium Ember Diamond Bright
Paint Work With White Dual Side Stripes
Original Soft Leather Chamois Interior
Rolling On Radial Dual Stripe White Wall Tires On Lincoln Aluminum
Turbine Wheels
This is a consignment vehicle and the information above was
provided by the current owner. We can make no guarantees as to the
accuracy of the above information. However, please understand as
with all pre-owned automobiles, the described condition is
subjective . .
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