Vehicle Description
Rolling elegance is a guarantee with this 1948 Lincoln Continental.
It has a great vintage style with its intricate chrome,
sophisticated color combo, and terrific features for its era. And
this V12 cruiser has even been given a few worthwhile updates to
remain a distinctive classic that can hit the boulevard.
We call it a Lincoln because that's how we know it today, but
classic car fans know the Continental really slots above Lincoln in
the hierarchy to be America's Rolls-Royce. And the intricate
two-tier chrome grille and wraparound bumper brightly announce that
the upper-class has arrived. It has all the right pieces you want
on a true classic American machine, including the large fenders,
whitewall tires, rear fender skirts, a traditional trunk, and
covered spare wheel - a feature so distinctive that it would become
the Continental's namesake. Also, speaking of distinction, the
burgundy paint is part of a restoration that happened about midway
through this car's life thus far. We like the way this presents
today. It has the right mix of an elegant hue and a good shine, and
there's the right amount of respected use shown so that this
doesn't look too "new money" at the better car events. However,
anyone looking to make this perfect will likely have an easy
decision. After all, this was the first generation's final year,
and there were less than 850 Club Coupes reported having been
produced. So this is a rare classic that gets more distinct every
year, and so a complete example like this will stay in demand.
The beautiful two-tone cloth and leather interior is a bespoke
place to enjoy motoring. Luxurious yet sporting, like a high-class
hotel in the mountains, it's the epitome of 1940s luxury. It was
likely restored at the same time as the bodywork, and so it has a
similar kind of earned esteem to the overall appearance. Lovely
gauges with ornate faces and metallic finishes highlight the fact
that the Continental was all about style. The big steering wheel
looks and feels substantial while the center stack holds all the
secondary controls, including the AM radio that's there for a
display. The back seat has a fold-down rest and so much room that
this feels truly like riding in your favorite armchair. And because
this was a true luxury machine, there were some features for a pure
wow factor, like the push-button door handles (inside and out) and
upgraded to power windows from the original hydraulic windows.
The V12 motor was part of this car's luxury calling card, and so
you just know you'll love watching people count the spark plugs
when you lift the hood at the car shows. Of course, the real reason
for this 5.3-liter V12 was to give you a robust and smooth
powerhouse that has the torque of a true cruiser. In fact, this has
upgraded like an alternator, 8-volt system, and an electric fuel
pump to continue the tradition of easy cruising. And the
three-speed manual transmission gives you the right vintage control
while also offering overdrive for those times you want to hit the
highways and byways.
This is a great upper-class classic that makes hitting the road
feel like you're turning back the clock. So don't miss out on this
rare premium package, call today!
