Vehicle Description
1976 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
Your first impression when you approach this 1976 Lincoln Town
Coupe is that it's simply mammoth. On a 127.2 inch wheelbase, it
rivals the biggest cars of the '50s, and today anything with 127
inches between the wheels is a full-sized dually pickup. In fact,
this car is more than 18 inches longer than a new Lincoln
Navigator! But it isn't merely big for the sake of being big, it
has style and proportion and a gothic look that has aged pretty
well. These cars have enjoyed a nice uptick in values ever since
the guys in the flick "Casino" and "Donnie Brasco" were motoring
around in such things, and in 1976, if you owned one of these, you
had well and truly made it to the top.
Exterior
Long straight rust-free steel panels, with well minded gaps, are
all bathed in Dove Gray paint. This paint shows some areas of minor
crazing and cracking, but the car retains its shine. Hidden
headlights, a big chromed radiator surrounding, cathedral lights
flanking on all 4 corners, and some chrome trimmings running the
length of this car several times, it's looking very proud. Bumpers
show some slight wear, and the finish is crazed just like the
paint. Other trimmings and badging are all in good condition. On
top of the passenger compartment is a gray vinyl landau top with
rectangular glass emblazoned with the Lincoln logo and a "Town
Coupe" emblem in your grandmother's script. The top is good, with
just a slight soiling that should clean up with a good scrubbing.
Square and rectangle design chop nice sections into this car's
design, and bottoming off this monster is a set of smooth brushed
finish wheel covers with a large chromed nut hub in the centers
complete with the continental star within a black background inside
the nut.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we have padded vinyl in faux leather
pattern gray, aiding tastefully with molded vinyl, and wood
applique burl panels which house some of the many convenience
options available at the driver's fingertips. Dark gray carpet is
on the bottoms and courtesy lighting makes sure you do not get out
and place a Bruno Magli into a surprise puddle. Rich gray leather
covers a twin front bucket seat setup and talk about padding
aplenty you will not go without on these seats. Several padded
"pillow" sections are sewn into the seats for extra comfort and
cushion. A big fold down central armrest is noted, and the rear
bench also does not have us wanting for more luxury, matching the
front seating. All seats have nice aging with some folds and slight
wear showing. For the dash more feathered wood grained applique
with squared off white faced gauges, chromed slider levers, and
lots-o-warning lights along with an aftermarket Jensen
AM/FM/Cassette stereo. An original steering wheel with more wood
applique is in front and has cruise control levers within the
spokes. Deep pile gray carpet floods the floors, and has a few
stains and spots, but no tears or areas of overwhelming wear. The
headliner is nice and tight.
Drivetrain
With wires and hoses aplenty along with some blue painting for the
engine block and valve covers plus the air cleaner, we note a 460ci
V8 insertion. 4 barrels of carburetor are atop, and a C6 3-speed
automatic transmission is on back with a Ford 9-inch 2.75 rear
axle.
Undercarriage
As the photos show, the undercarriage has some surface rust peeking
out from under the peeled off undercoating paint. Framing is solid
as are these peppered floor pans and rockers. Power disc brakes are
on the front while power drums provide stopping power for the rear,
and stock style exhaust is on this car.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and smooth runner, this car provides a beautiful
ride, and good handling, as well as bias free panic stopping. All
conveniences were in working order, and the seats were like sitting
in my home favorite recliner.
A wonderful low mileage cruiser, right out of 1976 that states "gas
crisis be damned", back in the day if you could afford the car, you
could certainly afford the gas to go into it. A small price to pay
for the ultimate luxury you are treated to on the interior, and
visually you are an instant big shot with the exterior size. Well
cared for, this car is mid 70's luxury before the downsize candy,
and it's in all day sucker form and size.
VIN DECODE
6Y81A897374
6-1976
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
81-Continental Town Coupe
A-460ci V8 4bbl 202hp
897374-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
PAINT 1NTE-Dove Gray
TRIM KSB-Gray Pillow Top Leather Buckets
TRANS U-C6 3 Speed Automatic
AXLE 2-Ford 9" 2.75 Conventional
DSO 16-Philadelphia
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
