For Sale at Auction: 1960 Lincoln Continental in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. 0Y85H418389
Engine No. 400176

The 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V epitomized the near-endless quest for Ford Motor Company to create the most distinctive and luxurious automobile to traverse the Eisenhower Interstate System. The new Continental's imposing 131-inch wheelbase necessitated the powerful 430 cu-in V8 engine, tuned to 315-horsepower that year and was paired with a smooth three-speed Turbo-Drive transmission. The Mark V received notable aesthetic changes, distinguishing it from its Mark III and IV predecessors. These included flatter front bumpers with iconic "Dagmar" protrusions, and four horizontal chrome spears on the front fenders. A redesigned grille, an exquisitely crafted one-year-only dashboard, along with completely revised rear styling further set the 1960 model apart.

This 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible is finished as when new in Polaris White with a matching soft top and a sumptuous Red leather interior. While every Continental was equipped with the highest levels of standard equipment, this Mark V Convertible has been additionally optioned from the factory with fender skirts, air conditioning, an auto-dimming headlight system, Travel-Tuner radio, and an electric clock.

In 2023, the Continental joined the esteemed Indiana-based Bill & Patti Spurling Collection, where it was restored over the next several years. Highlights include 1960 Lincoln Mark V-specific wire wheels and wide whitewall tires, front and rear hydraulic extra heavy-duty shocks, power steering rebuild kit, and a complete mechanical rebuild of the drivetrain. It was most recently fully serviced in March 2024 by Hargett Automotive & Performance in Evansville, Illinois, to prepare the car for driving.

This beautifully restored Lincoln Continental Convertible is now offered with 86,763 miles at cataloging and is furnished with owner's manuals and invoices on file and available to review. The result of its painstaking refresh is one of the finest examples, cosmetically and mechanically, available on the market today, offering an opulent driving experience that defined what Lincoln called the Continental's "peak of perfection."