Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this fantastic 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible. This rare suicide door convertible commands attention EVERYWHERE!!! Hagerty Values a number car 2 car at $46,300 and a number 3 car at $29,100! Own this restored example today for a fraction of blue book value! “Made popular by the Entourage series among several other films, the Lincoln Convertible has been a HOT appreciating item. Its limited production coupled with its unparalleled styling, it commands attention EVERYWHERE.
HISTORY
History of the 1961-1969 Lincoln Continental
“The 1961 Lincoln Continental was based upon a stretched version of a proposed 1961 Thunderbird two-door hardtop that had been rejected as too classy and not sporty enough for the typical Thunderbird buyer. The 1958 recession and Edsel debacle had severely injured the Ford Motor Company. While the four-seat Thunderbird was a huge success, the Lincoln division was in danger of being culled. Designers and engineers worked hard at making a new, distinctive and profitable Lincoln; they succeeded admirably with these cars. A decision was made to build the cars as four-door vehicles, but a convertible was desired and there was the continuing mandate to share major underbody designs with the Thunderbird. In fact, until 1968, all Lincoln Continentals were four-door vehicles. In an effort to limit the size of the 1961 cars, “suicide” rear-hinged rear doors were selected. The length of the wheelbase was a relatively short 123” until the car was stretched to 126” from 1964 through 1969. These cars may have been physically shorter than the prior-generation cars, but they were almost equally heavy. Convertible versions weighed 300 pounds more than hardtops, due to the need to brace the unit body. Engines are characteristically massive, starting out with 430 cubic inches and 320 hp in 1961, with a bore and stroke increase to 462 cubic inches and a power increase to 340 hp in 1966. The 1969 car is a “hybrid” that utilized the all-new 460 cubic inch, 365 hp Lincoln V-8 in the carry-over unit body. All such cars are considered collectible; earlier four-door hardtops are more affordable than convertibles, given the class and quality of the vehicle. No mention of these cars is complete without the sad remembrance that it was a stretched version of this car that carried President Kennedy on the day of his assassination in 1963. That very car resides at the Henry Ford Museum to this day.”
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
-Restored in 2009.
-Repainted in its original Lincoln Arctic White.
-Solid, straight and incredibly clean.
-New top.
-Brand new American Classic P235/75R15 white wall tires.
-Original style wheels and hubcaps.
INTERIOR
-All new interior professionally done.
-Original dash.
-Vintage Lincoln Interior.
-Power convertible top.
MECHANICAL
-Lincoln 462 V8! 129994 original miles.
-The powered top has had a recent tune up and service.
-Power windows.
-Power steering.
-Power brakes.
-Air conditioning.
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint. (See detailed pictures)
-Crack in dashboard. (See detailed pictures)
-Small dent in trim. (See detailed pictures)
-Window regulators need service for functionality.
Own this vintage Lincoln at wholesale. The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future. An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result tracking.
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DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500 deposit, the vehicle will be held for 7 days pending final payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the 7 day period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles.
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicle is very subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver, CO, we would love to meet you in person!
SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the transport of your new vehicle. We can handle all shipping arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to protect your investment. We use Central Dispatch and they ensure all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We have sold and shipped vehicles all over the world, with happy customers in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South America, and the Middle East, just to name a few. We can assist with the transport to your home port anywhere in the world, as well as help with the required export/import paperwork. We recommend the following import/export contacts:
