The ever-longer and chrome-laden Lincoln Continental received a
more restrained redesign as it entered the 1960s. Measuring 15
inches shorter than its predecessor, the fourth-generation
Continental arrived in 1961 with a consolidated lineup of four-door
sedans and convertibles based on the Thunderbird's unibody
platform. The Continental's svelte new appearance received a Bronze
Medal from the Industrial Design Institute (IDI) of New York for
its striking rear-hinged "suicide" rear doors paired with its
pillarless hardtop or impressively engineered power soft top. Both
models were powered by the massive 430 cu-in "MEL" V8 carried over
from the previous generation, delivering 320 horsepower through a
smooth three-speed automatic transmission. The novel-for-its-time
four-door convertible, which cost nearly an astonishing $7,000 when
new, was produced in just over 3,000 examples, and remains the most
highly sought-after variant of the glamorous cruiser.
This striking and wonderfully timeless 1963 Lincoln Continental
Convertible is finished in a stunning triple-black color scheme
featuring Presidential Black paintwork, a Black leather interior,
and a Black power-retractable soft top. Loaded with all the
amenities rivaling even a flagship luxury sedan of today, the
luxurious Continental is equipped with power brakes, power
steering, power locks, full power windows including vent windows,
six-way power seats, power radio antenna, remote controlled outside
rear-view mirror, and more. Offered from a prominent Bay Area,
California-based collector, the 1963 Continental Convertible
continues to create a spectacle when its power convertible top is
raised or lowered and is arguably one of the most iconic and
celebrated 1960s American automobiles made-a true automotive design
statement.
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