Vehicle Description
Originally conceived as a personal concept car for Edsel Ford the
streamlined more Art Deco styling of Edsels Continental version of
the Lincoln-Zephyr proved so popular that the decision was quickly
made to produce the car. Starting in 1939 the Continental was put
into production with just 24 hand-built versions followed in 1940
by 400 more examples with labor-intensive hand hammer-formed
bodies. On the outside the Continental was 7-inches lower than the
Zephyr with no running boards and a minimum of chrome trim to
detract from the overall styling. Under the skin the Continental
was much the same as the Lincoln-Zephyr featuring an enlarged 292
CI V-12 engine that fed 125 HP through a 3-speed manual
transmission all housed in a conventional frame that was suspended
by front and rear transverse leaf springs and stopped by hydraulic
drum brakes on all four corners. While production ceased from
1943-46 because of World War II the 1946 model was re-launched with
an improved and more powerful V-12 engine and subtle styling
changes such as a new two-tier egg-crate grille. Among its many
honors that year the 1946 Continental was selected as the official
pace car for the first postwar running of the famed Indianapolis
500 where Henry Ford II himself drove the pace lap. For 1946 the
Continental was offered as either a two-door coupe or two-door
cabriolet with 265 coupes being built and 201 cabriolets. The
example on offer is a 1946 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet that is
under restoration. The body is very solid. The V12 engine and 3
speed overdrive transmission are out of the car but come with it.
This will make a nice driver car or street rod. I will be posting
more photos as what we do continues. As it sits right now you can
own this classic for only $7500 (REDUCED DOWN FROM $8500) which I
feel is very fair for a vehicle like this one with the potential
that this vehicle has. We offer a 90 day lay away on many of our
vehicles. Just break the cost of the vehicle into 4 equal payments
30 days apart and then you can take possession of the vehicle. I
might consider a possible trade what do you have? What are you
looking for? Lets talk!!! I sure would love to make this Classic
yours. What can I do to make that happen? If this Classic is the
vehicle of your dreams then the best time to buy it is BEFORE
someone else ds. NOW is the time. The customer who looked at it
yesterday and said I will buy it tomorrow MAY come back and buy it
today while you are waiting to buy it tomorrow. Do not wait another
minute. Give me a call right NOW at 1-864-313-2908 so we can make
this beauty yours. RIGHT NOW. You will be GLAD that you did!!! We
specialize in Father and son restoration projects. We are located
in the north western part of South Carolina just 20 minutes south
east of Greenville 100 miles SW of Charlotte and 150 miles NE of
Atlanta. Drop by any time and take a stroll through our Field of
Dreams. You may just find that car of your dreams. I hope to see
you soon. Give me a call at 1-864-862-4423 so we can talk person to
person about making this car yours. We ship all over the world at
your expense. We always have dozens and dozens of collector cars
available for sale at all times. Visit Classic Cars of S.C. Inc.
online at www.classiccarssouthcarolina.com to see more pictures of
this vehicle or call us at 864-862-4423 today to schedule a look at
this classic. We have shipped to just about every state in the US
and 33 foreign countries. I would much rather talk than text
however if you must you may text me at 1-864-313-2908. I look
forward to seeing you soon. In the mean time Have a GREAT day!
Visit Classic Cars of S.C. Inc. online at www.classiccarsofsc.com
to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 864-862-4423
today to schedule your personal inspection of this vehicle. Visit
Classic Cars of S.C. Inc. online at www.classiccarsofsc.com to see
more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 864-862-4427 today to
schedule your test drive.