Recently refurbished. Fresh bare-metal repaint, new top, freshened
interior, and much more. Engine top end rebuilt, new suspension
components and brakes. Runs and drives extremely well. A beautiful
and unusual Continental coupe.The Continental coupes seem to live
in the shadow of their 4-door counterparts, which is odd--the rest
of the market prizes coupes above sedans in almost every case. Of
course, the 'suicide door' Lincolns are a special case, but that
doesn't mean that the coupe isn't an awesome car. The same handsome
look, the same effortless power, and the same luxurious interior,
all with two fewer doors and a sleeker roofline. What's not to
love? This gorgeous 1966 Lincoln Continental coupe has been
recently and comprehensively freshened, including a bare-metal
repaint in its original black (is there any other color for these
cars?). The result is a laser-straight body and deep, glossy paint
that shows crystal-clear reflections. That was neither cheap nor
easy. We have restoration photos showing that this was a clean,
solid car before the work started with only two areas needing minor
patching--a small section on the trunk lid and one area behind the
left front wheel arch. Once it was finished, it was wet sanded,
buffed, and then all the restored chrome and stainless trim was
reinstalled. It looks like jewelry on the glossy black paint.
Finally, a new correct long-grain vinyl top was installed to give
it the right '60s look and that hint of luxury that makes these
cars so special.The beautiful cloth and leather interior shows
extremely well for being mostly original. The brocade fabric on the
seats is just too cool, giving it the perfect '60s cool attitude
while being just a little funky. The carpets are new and the
appliques on the dash were replaced with carbon-fiber for a bit of
a high-tech look that somehow works extremely well in the
Continental. All the power window motors have been serviced or
replaced, so the windows zip up and down easily, and the lighting
is by LEDs making it look crisp and modern at night. The back seat
is spacious and in excellent condition, and it includes its own
fold-down armrest for real-sized adults to ride in comfort. There's
also a massive trunk that has correct carpets and a full-sized
spare up on its own shelf.The 462 cubic inch V8 was Lincoln's
largest-ever powerplant, and makes the big coupe feel effortless
out on the road. In 2025, it was treated to a full top-end rebuild,
including a valve job, new timing chain, new cam and lifters,
milled heads, new exhaust manifolds, and a rebuilt carburetor. Up
front there's a fresh aluminum radiator with integral automatic
transmission cooler, and the belts and hoses are new. The A/C
compressor and expansion valve were also replaced, although the A/C
is sadly not operational today. It's topped by a set of original
valve covers with custom decals to give it a look to match the
carbon-fiber inserts in the interior. It starts easily, runs
superbly, and pulls the big coupe around with the kind of authority
you'd expect from Lincoln's flagship. The C6 3-speed automatic is
durable and seamless in operation, and feeds a set of 2.80 gears
out back, making this a superb highway flyer that just eats up
pavement with ease. Underneath you'll also find new bushings in the
suspension, fresh shocks at all four corners, a re-sealed gas tank
with new sending unit, and a mellow-sounding dual exhaust system
that's exactly right for a big luxury car. Structural components
are completely solid, including the floors, rockers, and trunk, and
it has that incomparable luxury car ride that only American cars
seem to offer. Braking is powerful with rebuilt calipers up front,
and it sits on 15-inch wheels with hubcaps and 235/75/15 whitewall
radials for the perfect '60s vibe.Documentation includes extensive
receipts from the restoration work. A second set of 20-inch wheels
and tires are also available (please inquire).Rarely seen and just
as impressive as its 4-door siblings, this awesome coupe delivers
the big Lincoln experience with a slightly more personal note. The
paint and bodywork are spectacular, it drives superbly, and still
makes a statement anywhere it goes. If you've been looking for a
big '60s Lincoln that stands out in a crowd, this coupe should get
a second look. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
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