1966 was the first year for the 4th-gen Lincoln Continental. The company redesigned the car to compete with Cadillac’s newer models. The car’s iconic suicide doors are a personal favorite. This example seems to have a non-op odometer or it has rolled over. It’s listed on craigslist in Waverly, Tennessee for $8,500. Thanks to Chuck Foster for the tip!
The exterior is finished in what is assumed to be either factory Madison Gray or Powder blue. The paint is in rough condition with some fading and rust throughout. The outside doesn’t appear to have been rusted through in any body panels, there are no undercarriage shots but it is fairly likely that some significant rust is present. The car’s body-matched wheels are in decent condition.
The interior is finished in a luxurious black throughout. It’s in great condition for its age and situation. It’s allegedly a barn find so it has been sitting untouched for years. The driver’s seat has some wear and decay that could likely be addressed without breaking the bank. The rear seats appear to be in better condition.
There are no engine bay shots in the ad. A 7.6L V-8 engine sends 340 horsepower to the wheels via a 3-speed automatic transmission. The engine is said to start and run. However, the seller notes the car needs rear brakes, a gas tank, and potentially a starter. This is a great option for someone who has the time and money for a fairly extensive restoration project. The car absolutely needs paint and possibly bodywork as well as some minor interior work. This car should be run through mechanically before it’s ready to be driven. These cars are highly sought-after and clean examples go for significantly more than what the seller is asking for. If you have some time and the itch to work on a project this 1966 Lincoln continental is for you. Contact the seller on craigslist before its gone.
Ha! Took my road test on this car. The old mans was a ’68, similar color, and the examiner was a bit intimidated by the car, but really, it was a remarkably easy car to drive, and yes, I passed 1st time. Those 487 trips up and down the driveway helped too. For us long holdouts to the metric system, 7.6 liter is the mombo 462, a bigger motor we never saw. Even with that, the car was no performer, but roll down the highway,,,,none better. We’d flip the air cleaner for more power, but just made more noise. Tipping the scales at almost 5,000 pounds, it’s a BIG car, but my old man knew what a nice car was. My mom couldn’t have cared less.
Our own Scotty G had a 2 door like this, and while he liked the car, he found out big cars need big storage, and Lincolns of this era were electrical nightmares. Still, I believe, of all the cars he’s had, the Lincoln was one of his favorites.
https://barnfinds.com/scotty-gs-garage-1966-lincoln-continental-coupe/
These were such cleanly-styled, attractive cars. I sometimes think of them when I see the over-styled vehicles of today, with their swoops and slashes all over the bodywork. This example certainly needs work but doesn’t look like a rust bucket. I think they do have a following, including with the crowd who will put 36″ (I think I’m exaggerating) wheels on them.
I sincerely hope this Lincoln can be restore. And not, as Bob pointed out, wind up with 36 inch rims. I prefer the earlier models to the later ones, but I think they’re all nice. Pf course you’ll need an in person inspection but the pictures look promising. Not many solid ones left. I know Cadillac putsold Lincolns, but these 4 door Convertibles and sedans and hard tops are very special.
These 66 Lincons are classic luxury cars. Yeah, no Clown rims should come anywhere near it, but a set of original wheel covers will be hard and expensive to source. The MEL engines are hard to beat. Years ago I ran across a rebuilding service that specialized in completely rebuilding these beasts. That’s all they did. I wish I could remember the name of the company. It doesn’t look like a rust bucket either.
I have a 1993 F150 and this thing weighs more than my truck and has a bigger engine and it may even be longer than my truck so if I wanted to buy it I would either have to pay someone to transport it or drive down and lie to U haul about what I’m putting on the trailer to drag it the 2000+/- miles home I’m rated to tow 7,500 lbs the car is 5,050 +/- lbs I don’t know what the Uhaul auto transport weight is it would make for a interesting road trip for a car I’m not sure what I would do with it other than get it running and driving safe.
You probably have a history with these aircraft carriers if you are considering buying this one. Otherwise you’re a professional restorer who is in love with it. But if you just like it’s looks and plan on taking on a project, hang on for the ride. But once it’s done you won’t remember what you spent as you roll down the highway pushing the “lesser cars” out of your way. I am a Cadillac restorer/collector and have deep respect for these Ford built monster mobiles!
This one has the incredibly rare split bench seat, with a console separating the driver from the passenger, with separate power adjustments for the driver and front passenger, which is great if there is a significant size difference between the driver and their co-pilot! I wish it was a convertible instead of a hardtop, but hey, you can’t have everything! I just hope that someone doesn’t buy it as a parts car, just to use the front seat to swap it into a convertible! The last year for the convertibles was 1967, and in 1968, the 462 went away and was replaced by the 460 V8. I wish that Ford had kept the convertible going for another year, so you could get it with the 460 V8 instead, but such is life.