Vehicle Description
1963 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 430 CID 320 HP V8 4 DOOR
CONVERTIBLEFACTORY AIR CONDITIONING, POWER STEERING amp; POWER
FRONT SEATSPOWER TOP HYDRAULICS REBUILT BY LEGENDARY EXPERT JOHN
CASHMANMOST DESIRABLE FIRST GENERATION MODEL IN MOST DESIRED
'TRIPLE BLACK' COLOR COMBINATION West Coast Classics are proud to
present an absolutely exceptional and very original and rust free
and accident example of this legendary 1963 Lincoln Continental 4
door Convertible restored in the most desirable and striking
'Triple Black' color combination color with its original 'Black
Crinkle Leather' (Trim Code 86) 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 been restored and repainted in 'Black' color paint with a
gorgeous original matching 'Black' color leather interior and a new
'Black' power soft top which had been overhauled at great expense
by the renown John Cashman 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 26K 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!
