1965 Lincoln Continental in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

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1965 Lincoln Continental 4 Door Sedan

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. Once the darling of the collector world with its slab sides, suicide doors, its timeless styling reflects a unique and striking dignity.

Up for auction is a 1965 Lincoln Continental 4 door sedan showing 57,515 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This special car presents in fair, restorable condition and it's not hard to envision the final product cruising down a tree lined street. This car has a title and keys and cranks but will not start for us.

Exterior
Straight panels highlight this classic even as the Dark Ivy Green paint has fallen from its original grace with fading and a few incidences of surface rust. The car is a clinic in right angles with vertical front and rear ends and a straight shoulder line highlighted by a bold piece of polished trim. Stainless trim is also utilized to frame the windows, line the door edges that meet in the middle, and along the rocker panel. The chrome bumpers are in good condition but will need a polish, of course, and the striated tail lights that cap the rear fenders are a nice feature. A large C-pillar wears a modest Lincoln logo while creating a semi-private space for rear seat occupants. The car rides on 14-inch wheels and all proper hubcaps are accounted for.

Interior
As we open the doors, we note some surface rust in the jambs and patina throughout, beginning on the door panels which are elegantly designed but the metals are now oxidized and there is evidence of mold on the softer surfaces. This mold continues on the leather seats which also exhibit drying and cracking throughout and in a few occasions, peeling of the material. The steering wheel and dashboard also shows patina in some pitting of the metal trim even as the design with horizontal speedometer and Lincoln logo shaped gauges fill the viewing field. The ribbed design runs the width of the dash, underscoring the AM/FM radio and clock along the way. Black carpet is all there and might be salvageable with a good cleaning.

Drivetrain
The bay is dirty to be sure and housing a 430ci V8 rated at a respectable 320 horsepower and fueled via a 4-barrel carburetor. A Twin Range Multi-Drive 3-speed automatic transmission sends power to the Ford 9" in back with 2.89 gears. This luxury car is supplied with power brakes with disc in front and drums in the back.

Undercarriage
Dual exhaust finds stock style mufflers and exits discreetly in the back. Suspension consists of coil springs in front and leaf springs in the back.

Drive-Ability
This car cranks but does not start and the starter solenoid stays engaged.

5Y82N412661

5-1965
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
82-Continental 4 Door Sedan
N-430ci 4bbl 320hp V8
412661-Sequential Unit Number

WARRANTY PLATE

BODY 53A-Continental 4 Door Sedan
COLOR R-Dark Ivy Green Metallic
TRIM 86-Black Leather
DATE 02G-November 2nd
DSO 16-Philadelphia
AXLE 1-Ford 9" 2.89 Gears
TRANS 4-Twin Range Multi Drive Automatic

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L

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