Vehicle Description
1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The name Lincoln which is a division of Ford started by Edsel Ford
to promote a "personal luxury car", and right from the get go, it
was off and running on this mantra with the Zephyr. It is
associated with Presidents and dignitary vehicles and is a
representation of the pinnacle of power and success.
For consignment, thislong 123 inch wheelbase, shared B-pillar 4
door convertible has plenty of Detroit iron to feast your eyes on.
Just watching the top go up and down is worth the price of
admission! This beauty is bathed in nice newer, (2022), black
paint, has plenty of chrome and has a new front and rear
suspension, new brakes and master cylinder, and drives like a
dream. Oh and did I mention the correct 462ci V8 to barrel you down
the highways and byways of this great country. Only in 'Merica!
Exterior
Plenty of straight steel games grow ever increasingly more
beautiful as you see a horizontal ribbed grille, dual headlights
and a lower massive chromed bumper adorning the corner edges of the
front of the car. The front quarters sport some Continental chromed
badging and wheel well edge trimmings. A top trim piece runs along
the edge and continues from stem to stern on that top edge, running
through the doors and bumping up to the trunk and rear quarter
edge. The car has a somewhat squarish design, but yet retains
enough curvaceousness to still be that sexy long look. A slightly
curved front glass trimmed by a wide edging running the entire
surround of said glass. This frames the front edge of the black
canvas convertible top which is showing a few rips and small tears,
as well as slight fading. It does prove to move up and down into
the trunk flawlessly. Shades of the Skyliner with this process.
Another unique feature os the shared B pillar for the doors, making
the rear door of the suicide nature. But don't worry there is a
warning light to alert you if any are not securely latched! Wide
whitewalls wrap 15 inch turbine style wheel coverings and add to
the luxurious genre going on.
Interior
Top down I swing the safe like doors and am greeted with black
leather uppers, some curved chromed trimming and a massive armrest
with some wood applique, a Lincoln badge and many convenience
toggles and buttons. I slip inside on top a duo of large wide
leather seats which share a common seat with a central armrest, and
some split backs. These are wonderfully aged and are very supple
and comfy with their tuck and roll panels and smooth bolsters. They
are power adjustable in many directions. A rear bench proves just
as welcoming and supple as well as comfy. Upfront the dash has a
unique design with its horizontal rolling indicator bar speedo in
the center on top, and then a large angled panel supporting the
steering column on its bottom. Within the panel are two radio like
control panels, one the actual radio and the other for climate and
wipers. Air vents surround this area as well as a continuing
horizontal ribbed panel which houses a smoking station and a
rectangular clock in front of the passenger. A smooth glovebox is
just below the clock. Pristine and clean black carpeting floods the
floors and all is well with this luxurious and accommodating space
interior.
Drivetrain
A front hinged flip off the long hood and I am greeted with a very
clean engine bay housing a large 462ci V8. It has a large blue
single snout cleaner covering a 4-barrel carb just underneath. On
the back is a smooth C6 3-speed automatic transmission, and way
back is a Ford 9 inch 2.80 conventional rear axle. Most cars from
this era one can look right through the engine bay, but this car
with the AC and other options has a gaggle of wiringand hoses to
run those conveniences. All is buttoned up right down tothe FoMoCo
washer bag!
Undercarriage
All rustproofed and looking good underneath with a heavily coated
unibody frame and floor pans. The exhaust is clean and sound, and
the car floats on independent coil springs in the front and leaf
springs for the rear both being all new. New power disc brakes are
on the front, and power drums for the rear with a new master
cylinder
Drive-Ability
The car fired right up and off to the test I drove with the look of
success. Here the car performed wonderfully, had great power, and a
very smooth ride with the new suspension. Braking was spot on, and
the top moves beautifully in cooperation with the automatic trunk
lid. The AC blew cool but not cold, and the driver's power vent
window was non-functional.
When behind the wheel of this beauty, I feel like a Kennedy as one
of these cars will always harken back memories of Hyannisport and
the Marblehead neck and Martha's Vineyard. Tooling around town in
the ultimate success machine. Now can be you if you have the room
in your garage!
6Y86G417257
6-1966
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
86-Continental 4 Door Convertible
G-462ci 340hp 4bbl V8
417257-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 74A-Continental 4 Door Convertible
COLOR A-Black Satin
TRIM 56-Black Leather
DATE 16L-November 16th
DSO 41-Chicago
AXLE 6-Ford 9" 2.80 Conventional
TRANS 4-C6 Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
