Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional mostly all
original surviving example of this legendary 1966 Lincoln
Continental 4 door Convertible with its highly striking and rare
'Dark Green Metallic' color paint (Color Code R) with matching and
desirable leather seats in 'Dark Green' color trim and original
factory specifications and desirable factory options including; C6
Dual Range 3 Speed Automatic Transmission, 3.00:1 ratio axle,
Heater amp; Defroster, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power windows,
6-Way Power front seat, Power antenna, Power top, Chrome Curb
Guards, Automatic Headlight Dimmer, Electric Clock, Padded
Instrument Panel, Speed Control, Remote Mirror, original AM/FM
radio, cruise control and it's original 462 c.i. / 340 bhpV8
engine!This particular example has it's original factory correct
and very rare and unusual 'Dark Green Metallic' color paint with
one bare metal professional repaint some years ago and with a very
nice and matching 'Dark Green' leather color seats interior with
matching carpets and a Tan color power soft top and with only very
minimal wear throughout consistent with this car's originality such
as some very minor imperfections in the seat cushions and a small
crack in the original dashboard. The floor boards, trunk and all
the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and
the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously a mostly garaged
example with all power options including the power soft top working
as it should with the power top mechanicals and window electrics
having been completely overhauled. All the power options work as
they should including all the power windows, the soft top
mechanism, the power antenna, power seat and the AM/FM radio.The
car had a recent full service including all new drum brakes and
wheel cylinders, brake flex hose, steering idler arm, power
steering service, new distributor, and rebuilt transmission. The
car has it's original 462 c.i. V8 engine which is extremely strong
and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent! This particular car
also drives very well - it must really be seen and driven to be
fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten -
a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a
run for it's money!The flagship Lincoln model in 1963 was
redesigned from the previous year with a new grille and rear panel
and added rear legroom and importantly the cars electrical system
was updated when Ford replaced the previous years generator with an
alternator. This years model also earned its name in infamy as
being the very same model car in which President Kennedy was
assassinated in Dallas, Texas, that very year. In 1961, the
Continental replaced the Lincoln Capri and Premiere consolidating
Lincoln into a single product line. The Lincoln Continental was the
only 4 door convertible offered on the American market and the
suicide doors that opened to the center and were hinged to the body
instead of the center pillar were a natural hallmark of the car for
the years to come and interestingly were originally a purely
practical decision by the Lincoln engineers as the cars wheelbase
was shorter than its predecessors and the doors were hinged from
the rear to ease entry to the rear seats. The entire body of the
car is welded into a single unit and an unprecedented number of
long-life service components such as a fully sealed electrical
system were added to the car and the car was thoroughly protected
from corrosion by factory applied four coats of baked enamel. The
solid construction, they were built so solidly that the car was
heavier than any car from the Cadillac or Imperial line, boosted
the cars reputation as both the finest and most handsome mass
produced domestic automobile of its time.This is a rare opportunity
to own a beautiful and rare great daily driving and rust free
example of a beautifully preserved 1966 Lincoln Continental
Convertible with only very minor imperfections consistent with its
age! A super striking example which is perfect car for the Lincoln
enthusiast or simply a great daily driving and turn-key ready
example of one very fine classic 1960's American classic car for
any classic American classic car collector
