Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
and very original and rust free and accident free example of this
legendary 1963 Lincoln Continental 4 door Convertible with its
original and very rare and striking original 'Rivera Turquoise
Metallic' (Color Code D) color paint with a matching 'Light
Turquoise with Dark Piping' (Trim Code 87) leather color interior
and original factory specifications and factory options including;
Automatic Transmission, Air conditioning, Heater, Power Steering,
Power Brakes, Power windows, Power Vent Windows, 6-Way Power front
seat, Power antenna, Power top, Walnut Applique Instrument Panel,
Chrome Curb Guards, Automatic Headlight Dimmer, Electric Clock,
Padded Instrument Panel, Speed Control, Remote Mirror, original
radio, cruise control and it's original 430 c.i. / 320 bhp V8
engine!Added factory options include:Air Conditioning
($505)Automatic Headlight Dimmers ($46)Tinted Glass ($54)6 Way
Power SeatAM RadioLeather Upholstery ($100)Power Operated Door
Latching SystemPadded instrument PanelHydraulic windshield wipers
with electric washersPower steeringPower brakes430 4 BBL 320HP
V8Turbo Drive Automatic TransmissionThe flagship Lincoln model in
1963 and 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
particular example has it's original factory 'Rivera Turquoise
Metallic' color paint with a gorgeous original matching color
interior and a new original color white power soft top which has
just been overhauled at great expense to ensure turn-key ready
operation today! 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 an always garaged and
cherished car since new and remarkably with every option including
all windows, power antenna, radio, clock, soft top and air
conditioning working as they should!The car has it's original
matching # 430 c.i. V8 engine with reportedly only 63K original
miles which is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely
magnificent! This particular car also drives absolutely
magnificently - it must really be seen and driven to be believed
and appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten -
drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern
day car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly
through all the gears and the car has four virtually new radial
wide white wall tires mounted on its original wheels.This is a rare
opportunity to own a beautiful and rare great daily driving and
rust free example of a beautifully preserved 1963 Lincoln
Continental Convertible! 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!