Vehicle Description
1963 Lincoln Continental Sedan
An automotive masterpiece that was penned by storied designer
Elwood Engel, the fourth-generation Continental makes a big first
impression. For starters, this era of Continental was the first
mass-produced automobile that adhered to aircraft tolerances.
Massive yet chic, this nearly 5,000 LB automobile, has an aura that
stretches far beyond its large proportions. The slab-sided body,
highlights a level of fit and finish that's average. Some scrapes
and scratches on the paint and even some invasive rust, this is a
project car that runs well, and drives smoothly. This fabulous
Lincoln is a two owner car with the second owner purchasing it in
1973.
Exterior
Oxford Gray, which may be original or an earlier respray, shows
several areas of cracking and crazing. Invasive rust has snuck in
on several areas, and even creating a hole in the passenger door.
The massive slabs of steel, that are attached show some
inconsistent gapping, however overall the body remains straight. A
few shade tree paint touch ups are noted on the C pillar. All brite
work and chrome is attached, but shows fading and slight pitting. A
pop of the trunk reveals some original carpet, and the lining that
came from the factory. A Lincoln Star, which was based on the
Continental Star, and adopted as the logo in the 1950's when
Lincoln and Continental merged, graces the front of the car, as
well as the standard Lincoln hubcaps.
Interior
Red leather with numerous cracks and folds, (although not open to
the foam padding) remains comfortable. Fronting this leather is a
cherry wood steering wheel which makes its way out of an original
dash that houses instruments and conveniences such as cruise
control, intermittent wipers, Air Conditioning and a power antenna.
Door panels are covered in red and have a vinyl wood veneer panel
inserted, as well as power windows, power locks, and a side view
mirror toggle along with the obligatory for early 1960's the
ashtray in the armrest. An unmarred vinyl top to the dash is seen
stretching between matching leather and cherry covered door panels
and sitting atop is a headlight dimming sentinel. New rugs all
around in red, and in good condition, grace the floor, and a nice
and tight headliner hangs on above.
Drivetrain
The 8 Cylinder 430ci with a 4-barrel carburetor on top, is attached
to a Turbodrive dual range 3-speed automatic transmission, puts
power back to a 2.89:1 axle.
Undercarriage
Minor surface rust is seen very intermittently throughout the
underside and lower doors. As opposed to the condition of the
exterior panels, the underside is very solid and rust free. A new
stainless-steel exhaust system (piping), has been very recently
installed.
A solid, clean, and in need of some exterior panel TLC, this car
drives like a dream, shifts smoothly, and sometimes one cannot even
tell you are barely moving. This classic is from back in the day
where status was measured in buying a car by the inch, is most
assuredly going to increase yours when you drive down Main
Street.
VIN Decode
3Y82N408021
3-1963
Y-Wixom MI Assy Plant
82-4 Door Sedan
N-430 CUI V8 4 BBL
408021-Sequential Unit Number
Warranty Tag
BODY 53A-4 Door Sedan
COLOR C-Oxford Grey
TRIM 85-Red
DATE 26K-October 26th Build
DSO-Philadelphia PA
AXLE A-2.89 Trac-Lok
TRANS 4-Turbo Drive Dual Range Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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