Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 30 August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$15,000 - $20,000
Offered from The Shrine of the Holy GrilleThe final year of a
production two-door convertible by LincolnOne of just 2,044 built
and very few known survivors315-hp, 430-cu. in. OHV V-8 engine and
Twin-Range Turbo Drive automatic transmissionOriginally delivered
in special-order Turquoise Metallic over TurquoiseOlder cosmetic
restoration
The rarest of the massive, baroque Continentals produced between
1958 and 1960 is the final-generation Mark V, of which just 2,044
convertibles were produced. Today this model is widely considered
one of the most outrageous of its era and enjoys continued
popularity with collectors. The Shrine of the Holy Grille's car was
originally special-ordered in Turquoise Metallic, code C, a 1960
Mercury Comet color. It was fully restored some years ago in
Cherokee Red with a complementary interior, and has all of the
luxury power accessories common to the model, including the
fascinating convertible top with its reverse-angled, disappearing
glass backlight and built-in "parade boot" cover. It fairly begs to
be taken out on the American highway - or used for a parade, where
it will look right at home ferrying Santa Claus this December.To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
