Vehicle Description
1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible
"Presenting Lincoln Continental for 1962. Its hallmark is
surpassing good taste. The classic beauty which is Lincoln
Continental's exclusively does not depend upon ostentation. This is
a motorcar designed expressly to retain a lasting appeal through
changing fads and fashions. Its timeless styling reflects a unique
and striking dignity. Lincoln Continental for 1962 wears a limited
edition look of elegance that time will not dim." From the 1962
Lincoln sales catalog.
For consignment, a 1962 Lincoln Continental convertible with a
title verified 88,627 actual miles, meticulously cared for by the
previous owner and wearing the color Lincoln thought of highly
enough to include in several photographs of it in that 1962
catalog. And they were right, this car is still special after more
than 60 years despite the ever changing landscape of automotive
design and tastes. This is a classic car for the ages, and we are
always glad to welcome them to our Hallowed Halls.
Exterior
An astounding twenty colors were offered in 1962, and today's car
is bathed in Sultana White which covers the big body panels of this
luxury ride, a notably square car with right angles instead of
curves. Plenty of straight steel grows ever increasingly more
beautiful as you view a horizontal ribbed grille, dual headlights
and a lower massive chrome bumper adorning the corner edges of the
front of the car. The rear quarters of the white car sport scripted
Continental chrome badging, polished wheel opening trim, and a
polished rocker panel. A fantastic top trim piece runs along the
top edge of the fender and continues stem to stern, running through
the doors and bumping up slightly to the trunk and rear quarter
edge, but it is the overall lack of vents, fins, and trim that make
these cars unique. A slightly curved windshield trimmed by a wide
polished frame that runs around the entire stretch of glass.
14-inch wheels wear white lined tires and correct hubcaps that are
in excellent condition and add to the luxurious intent. The white
canvas top and its plastic window are in great shape and since
white tops often bear the brunt of usage and age, we're pleased
with the presentation of this one. Imperfections include a corner
metal trim piece that is pitted, large bubbles on the decklid, and
some bubbling down low.
Interior
We begin by opening the doors and the barn style configuration
shares a shortened B-pillar and allows easy access to front and
back. The door panels are a handsome arrangement of smooth red
leather, brushed aluminum hardware and panel, chrome handles, a
broad courtesy light, and a carpeted lower. The column tufted split
bench seat is also covered in red leather, showing a bit of patina
through typical creasing, but fully intact and clean, and the
driver's side enjoys robust switchgear on the base for adjustments.
In the back, the wide bench is in excellent condition, also split
by the same stowable armrest found in the front. The outer rim of
the steering wheel is red, and the horn ring and spokes are
polished metal, and this pattern is copied on the column shifter
which ends with a red handle. Upfront the dash has a unique design
with its horizontal speedometer in the center surrounded by two
Lincoln logo shaped gauges with more brushed aluminum motif on a
red background. The mid panel strip contains the A/C controls and
wiper switches and on the lower dash, red rocket-like knobs for
lights, locks and other features. The uniquely shaped AM radio fits
in a slot made for it, all in a red dashboard that carries over to
a deep glove box in front of the passenger. Red loop carpet on the
floor is in very good shape and protected front and rear with
plush, red carpeted mats, also looking good. The trunk, which is
hinged in the rear, is clean and lined with gray cloth panels and
the spare is covered in coordinated materials.
Drivetrain
The reverse opening hood reveals our clean powerplant and we note
the insulation pads on the hood could use some restoration. But the
engine itself is clean and fully presentable. It's a 430ci V8 rated
at 300 horsepower and fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor. A Lincoln
Turbo Drive 3-speed automatic transmission is connected and sends
power to the rear wheels with 2.89 gears. This land yacht demands
power, and so power brakes are provided as drums on all four
wheels.
Undercarriage
Relatively clean underneath with an amazing lack of surface rust
and instead looks uniformly black. There's a single drop of
transmission fluid on the pan and some grease and road dirt build
up way back on the rear differential, but the remainder of the
underside is dry. Dual exhaust mirrors each other on their way to
stock style mufflers and resonators before dumping downward, out of
sight behind the rear bumper. Suspension consists of coil springs
up front and leaf springs in the rear.
Drive-Ability
The car starts right up, and the exhaust system keeps noise to a
minimum, this is a luxury car after all! The seats are soft and
comfortable and the large, raked windshield allows good forward
visibility over the hood which resembles an aircraft carrier.
Smooth, flat, and with good power, the Lincoln floats across our
test loop with confidence and absorbs road imperfections. We note
that the A/C is not working, nor are the wipers, and the car pulls
to the left during driving and braking. Beyond these things, all
other functions, switches, lights, and systems operate as they
should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
With twenty color possibilities along with a slew of interior
configurations, Sultana White over red leather, may be one of the
best. That's subjective of course, but perusing the 1962 sales
brochure indicates that Lincoln thought the press and poster car,
the star of the show, would be white on red. The cream tones and
oxblood interior is just right, and this three dimensional version
of the poster car is ready for its next starring role...in your
garage!
2Y86H426281
2-1962
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
86-Continental 4 Door Convertible
H-430ci 4bbl V8
426281-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 74A-Continental 4 Door Convertible
COLOR M-Sultana White
TRIM 85-Red Leather
DATE 21E-May 21st
DSO 12-Philadelphia
AXLE 1-2.89
TRANS 4-Lincoln Turbo Drive
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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