Vehicle Description
Lincoln is reaching into a lot of its heritage these days, which is
reminding us all of some great cars. Arguably there's no better one
than the Continental four-door convertible. And in the case of this
1963 model, everything represents the luxury icon nicely, right
down to its elegant color combination.
It was quite a daring feat to put four doors on a convertible, and
especially so with those rear-hinged suicide doors. What's amazing
is that the designers wrapped this bold idea in a modern 1960s
design that showed restraint from being too outrageous with
sheetmetal. That's how an elegant icon was born. The slab sides
give way to chrome accent lines that run the length of the car. The
rest of the brightwork is nearly as important to keeping this
convertible complete, which makes having those big bumpers,
delicate trim, and intricate grille so essential. While you'll love
to have the top down, the white convertible top adds to the refined
tone that really fits a classic Continental.
Open any one of the iconic suicide doors, and you're greeted to an
amazing-looking light interior. Just like the roof, the interior is
a deeper tone that still coordinates with an overall light color
theme. The result is the kind of thoughtful look you might see on a
classic European machine. The dash is a beautifully intricate
design, and it's complete, right down to the AM/FM radio that's
still on display. Even the details are nice, like the working
courtesy lights and power antenna. A premium Lincoln means plenty
of features. This includes a power front seat, power locks, and
fold-down armrests in both rows. Power windows and a power
convertible top combine so that you never have to leave the
driver's seat to go from enclosed luxury to fully open to the
world.
The sporty forward tilt hood gives a great view of the large 430
cubic-inch MEL V8. This is the correct motor for the era, and it's
believed to be original to the car. There's plenty of power, and
the exhaust even lets out a muscular howl when you really want to
get moving. But this Lincoln will never betray its easy-going
luxurious nature. The three-speed automatic transmission makes for
a fantastic highway cruiser. The suspension soaks up bumps and the
ride is effortlessly smooth. Power brakes and power steering make
this a true go-anywhere luxury driving machine.
Complete with the factory owner's manual, this Continental is a
model of true Lincoln elegance. So, when something this desirable
is also so obtainable, you know you want to hurry up and call
today!