This Lincoln runs and drives like new. No kidding. It’s wonderful. One older repaint, beautiful original interior, lots of options including cold A/C, solid undercarriage with no structural issues. Lots of car for the money!
Ford’s familiar Wimbledon White never looks bad on a car from the ‘60s, and on the upscale Continental, it’s a great choice. The car is well-traveled, being delivered new in Buffalo and eventually heading out west where it spent most of its life, a fact supported by the dirty but not rusty underside. It has been repainted once, probably decades ago, and if not for a few hidden spots where we can spot original paint on the undercarriage, we’d almost believe it’s factory paint. Panel fit is exemplary, as we don’t believe the car has ever been apart, and these big Lincolns were some of that last truly crafted American automobiles. There’s also a black vinyl top, which we believe to be original, and it shows no signs of bubbling or other problems underneath, no popped seams, and not even any fading. The chrome is also in good order, with a few signs of use and age like a ding or two in the rear bumper and some pitting on the hood ornament, but nothing that needs to be repaired or replaced. This car has led a very easy life and it shows.
The black cloth and vinyl interior appears to be almost entirely original, including the beautifully crafted seat covers featuring the Lincoln cross emblem. The seats remain comfortable enough for long road trips and aside from some extremely light wrinkling on the outer edges of the driver’s seat, they show virtually no wear—the back seat looks new! The options list is lengthy: cold A/C, power windows and locks, a tilt steering column, power seat (the motor works but the seat does not move, perhaps an issue with the track—we have not investigated), as well as an ultra-rare power passenger headrest that works properly. There’s a newer AM/FM head unit that fits so neatly in the dash you may not immediately notice it has been replaced, and yes, the ribbon-style speedometer works as it should. There’s also a cavernous trunk with a matching spare tire assembly that’s never been used and the original jack still tucked behind the flap in the quarter panel area.
Lincoln’s giant 462 cubic inch V8 was in its final year in the ’67 Continental, delivering effortless torque to move the massive coupe with ease. We don’t have any rebuild history on the engine, but then again, when something runs this well, you leave it alone. There is no smoke, no evidence of internal trauma, and it isn’t even much of a leaker, leading us to believe that someone did some extensive work not too long ago. There’s also relatively fresh Ford Blue paint on the engine itself, along with the giant air cleaner, so it looks right. New belts and hoses, a rebuilt carburetor, and fresh tune-up parts are surely why this car runs so well. Turn the key and it starts almost like a modern fuel-injected engine, then quickly settles into a smooth 600 RPM idle. No fussing, no waiting for it to come off the choke, just turn the key and enjoy. There’s plenty of power on tap and the car feels lighter than it is thanks to the big engine’s nearly silent grunt, and even with the A/C on full blast, it doesn’t get hot or cranky in traffic. Mechanically, this car is right.
The C6 3-speed automatic transmission shifts so smoothly you might miss it, but you’ll suddenly find yourself wafting along at 60 or 70 MPH in eerie silence, so you know it’s working right. The suspension has been fortified with recent shocks and bushings, along with some front-end components, so the legendary Continental ride quality remains 100% intact. There are no squeaks or rattles and bumps are a distant thump-thump that you barely hear and never feel. Brakes have also been recently serviced, including a new master cylinder, and they work as well as possible given the mass of the car. A brand new dual exhaust system had to have been expensive, as it features correct mufflers as well as factory-style resonators. It’s also sitting on a set of brand new 235/75/15 whitewall radials with just a few hundred miles on them.
Documentation includes an owner’s manual and a factory service manual.
It’s a crime that these cars aren’t more valuable, but it also means that you can own 1967’s best luxury coupe for a bargain-basement price. This one isn’t rusty, drives beautifully, is loaded with options, and delivers a true luxury car experience that still feels decadent even today. A great opportunity to pick up a great car at a great price.
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