Vehicle Description
Size was still king in the early '70s and it's probably impossible
to get more sheetmetal for your dollar than this 1972 Lincoln
Continental sedan. A nice combination of originality and upgrades,
it's a luxury car first and foremost, but there's a surprising edge
to it that you'll probably enjoy if you want something a little
more than your grandfather's Lincoln.
The white paint appears to be almost entirely original, and knowing
that, you know that the car is straight, clean, and has lived an
easy life. That's the great thing about original paint; there's
just no place for bad bodywork to hide. We'll argue that this '72
Lincoln has a trim look to it that out-paces Cadillac's
bottom-heavy designs, although it's by no means a small car.
Quality was still tangible at the Lincoln store, with doors that
slam shut with ease and good body gaps throughout. There are a few
blemishes and touch-ups, which are to be expected on 45-year-old
paint, but for the most part, this car has a great all-of-a-piece
look that we find quite appealing. The gothic styling and hidden
headlights work as well here as on any other Lincoln of the era and
the black padded vinyl top adds an air of formality that's
certainly appropriate. Big chrome bumpers, that delicate strip of
chrome atop the fenders that recalls the "suicide door" Lincolns of
the '60s, and those big taillights are mean this Continental is
impossible to mistake for anything else.
Inside, you will be delighted by acres of black leather and enough
stretch-out room for the starting lineup of the LA Lakers. Again,
it's almost entirely original and given the condition of the
leather, you know someone loved this car. The leather, the door
panels, and even the carpet and headliner are extremely well
preserved and it's hard to not feel like a million bucks when
you're behind the wheel. There's a dizzying array of buttons,
knobs, and levers at your fingertips because this Continental is
loaded, including power windows, locks, and seat, A/C, cruise
control, a tilt steering column, and an AM/FM/8-track stereo. You
also get a fairly comprehensive set of gauges, joined by an
aftermarket tach up top, just a reminder that this Lincoln has a
little something extra under the hood. Everything works, including
the A/C, and if this isn't the ultimate road trip car, I don't know
what is. Just look at the size of that trunk!
The biggest Lincoln used Ford's biggest V8, a 460 cubic inch mill
that's been augmented with the usual speed parts, including an
Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold, MSD ignition system, and
an open-element air cleaner. Bright red ignition wires look great
against the Ford Blue paint and you'd better believe this sucker is
a runner! It starts with a bark from the twin exhaust pipes and
idles with a bit of aggression, but that's only noticeable because
it's a Lincoln. There's torque everywhere and it feels totally
effortless thanks to the quick-shifting C6 3-speed automatic
transmission. The brakes are all new, including the wheel
cylinders, and it was just fitted with fresh tie rods and an
alignment, so it tracks like a cruise missile on the highway. It's
extremely tidy underneath, showing that it has never lived anywhere
but in a warm climate, and the peerless Lincoln luxury ride is
still the most amazing thing about the car. Big 225/75/15 Goodyear
radials ride great and give the luxury cruiser a bit of an edge
with their white letters, and the stock hubcaps will always look
right.
Complete with manuals, this is a fantastic heavy cruiser that's
totally sorted and ready to hit the road. This truly is first-class
travel. Call today!