Vehicle Description
1966 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL *SUICIDE DOOR* CONVERTIBLE Only 3180
Lincoln Convertibles were produced out of 55,000 Total Units These
Land Yachts are AWESOME! Collectable and Rapidly Appreciating in
Value, YES! Also an Absolute Blast to Drive and Take On The Open
Road, City or Highway,,, Fun, Fun,,, Fun! Get Thumbs Up Everywhere
You May Go! All Vitals including and espescially the Rear Deck and
Power Top is in working order. Not Many Produced in This Color. Our
Car is Exceptional and a Very Good Example of The Nameplate. Owned
by Same Owner for Many Decades and now publicly offered to you.
SPECIAL NOTES The 462 cubic inch V-8 engine with 340 horsepower
introduced for 1966 would remain in production for just two years.
A new 460 engine with more horsepower and a better emission control
design would be introduced late in the 1968 model year. 1966 was
first year for: - StereoSonic Tape System option - Glass rear
window on Convertible - 462 CID 4V V-8 engine - Coupe model -
Automatic Headlamp Dimmer with concealed Phototube Unit
(incorporated into leading edge of left front fender) - Optional
Power Door Lock controls on both front doors - Reversible keys and
keyless door locking - Remote-Control Deck Lid Release for
Convertible 1966 was last year for: - Genuine leather combined with
fabric on standard interiors (vinyl replaced leather in 1967)
Unmistakably New, Yet Unmistakably Continental For the first time
since 1961, an all-new Lincoln Continental greeted the new car
buying public in Lincoln dealer showrooms. Despite the new styling,
the award-winning Lincoln look that was introduced in 1961 was
carefully respected. One look and you knew it was brand new, but
you also knew it was unmistakably a Lincoln. Sales increased over
1965, as you would expect with new styling. An increase of 14,575
cars was realized, due mostly to the new Coupe model, as 1966 sales
of the Sedan and Convertible were very close to their 1965 numbers.
Top competitor Cadillac built 196,675 cars for 1966, a new
production record, and within throwing distance of the 200,000
mark. In the luxury car market, there was something to be said for
exclusivity, and Lincoln could certainly make a case for that in
comparison to Cadillac-as could Imperial. It's difficult to feel
special when a car just like yours pulls up next to you at the
intersection, or parks next to you at the club or restaurant.
Lincoln's popularity would continue to grow as the years passed,
and Lincoln would eventually become a true concern for Cadillac,
especially when Lincoln models began to outsell the comparable
Cadillac model. In addition to styling, Lincoln had a lot of other
things new to offer as well. A powerful 462 CID 4V V-8 engine was
installed under the hood, developing 340 horsepower. A new integral
AM Radio with StereoSonic Tape System played pre-recorded tapes
through 4 high fidelity speakers. True stereo separation was
achieved with separate front-rear and side-to-side balance
controls. The unit was located in the instrument panel.
Convertibles got a new glass rear window for 1966, which was a
fixed part of the top and automatically folded into place when the
top was lowered. The convertible top itself was custom hand trimmed
at the factory, and offered in three color choices: black, white,
or blue, each coordinated with interior upholstery colors. The rear
door window on convertibles continued to lower five inches
automatically when the door was opened, unless the glass was
already lowered six inches or more. After the door was closed, the
window would automatically close itself unless it was already
partially open. This prevented interference between the front and
rear door glass in instances where both were closed simultaneously,
and ensured proper alignment of the window seals. When this feature
works properly, it's a wonder to watch. But as with so many things
electrical, it can be a real headache to repair when it
malfunctions. An Outside Deck Lid Re