For Sale: 1961 Lincoln Continental in Richmond, Illinois

Affectionately-known as the "slab-side" design, the stunning "suicide door" 4th generation Continental convertible is a technological wonder and an icon of '60s style. This particular black beauty is largely a survivor that's been restored as needed. With a correct 430 V8 under the bonnet, an elegant black leather interior, and yards upon yards of gorgeous droptop real estate, this '61 Continental is a terrific example of one of America's finest convertibles.

1961 was a pivotal year for Lincoln. As sales were falling behind Cadillac, Ford Motor Company knew the brand needed to be extra special; a notch above Mercury and Ford, if they wanted to compete with big dogs in luxury motoring. The entire model range was consolidated into the 4th generation Continental as Ford set out to make the finest mass-produced domestic automobile of its time.

All four doors fit with a solidity that seems hard to imagine in such a mammoth open-topped machine, and the character line running the length of the body lines up quite well from panel to panel. Good chrome is critical on a car like this, and those big bumpers, simple horizontal grille, and lovely stainless strip running along the tops of the fenders and doors all sparkle in a way that's consistent with the rest of the car.

Inside, the stately cabin is as spacious as you'd imagine. Luxurious black leather covers the seating surfaces with an upright formality that would look right at home in your living room. The dashboard features a series of brushed aluminum bezels housing the vehicle's gauges, major dials, controls behind crystal-clear original glass. We have recently reupholstered the seats as well as replaced the vinyl convertible top. Standard luxury equipment includes that marvelous retractable power top, power windows and locks, a power antenna, a power driver's seat, and an original push-button AM stereo. This Lincoln is definitely about no compromises.

Power is delivered by a 430 cubic inch 'Bulldozer' V8, a refined member of Ford's MEL big blocks that boasts a factory-rated 10 to 1 compression into 300 horsepower and a whopping 465 lb/ft of torque. It runs incredibly well today with plenty of power and an insanely smooth gait that made these Lincolns legendary. The engine bay was detailed and shows off clean blue valve covers, a black snorkeled air cleaner, and signs of maintenance throughout.

With only 2,857 '61 Lincoln convertibles produced, these are quickly becoming A-list collectibles with VERY few examples offered for sale each year. Don't let this chance to snag a triple-black version get away! Call 262-HOTRODS Today!compromises.

Power is delivered by a 430 cubic inch 'Bulldozer' V8, a refined member of Ford's MEL big blocks that boasts a factory-rated 10 to 1 compression into 300 horsepower and a whopping 465 lb/ft of torque. It runs incredibly well today with plenty of power and an insanely smooth gait that made these Lincolns legendary. The engine bay was detailed and shows off clean blue valve covers, a black snorkeled air cleaner, and signs of maintenance throughout.

With only 2,857 '61 Lincoln convertibles produced, these are quickly becoming A-list collectibles with VERY few examples offered for sale each year. Don't let this chance to snag a triple-black version get away! Call 262-HOTRODS Today!