- Seller: Andy A (Contact)
- Location: Branford, Connecticut
- Mileage: 11,064 Shown
- Chassis #: H8YC425438
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 430cui V8 with 375HP
- Transmission: C-6 Automatic
Autumn Rose was the name Lincoln used for this bright, cheery, spring-like color on their 1958 models, and this car is nothing if not bright and cheery, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous in fully restored condition. The model is known to be expensive and complicated to restore, and this one appears to be a jewel. This 1958 Lincoln Premiere Coupe could be one of the nicest Autumn Rose examples in the world and is located in Branford, Connecticut. The seller has listed it here as a Barn Finds Auction!
Merriam-Webster defines “Premiere” as the first performance or debut, such as to appear for the first time in a starring role. That fits the Lincoln Premiere, even the second-generation models, which this is. The second-generation Premiere was made for only three years, 1958, 1959, and 1960 and they came in a four-door sedan, four-door hardtop, and a two-door hardtop, as seen here in this Coupe.
Restoring any car is a significant task to undertake, but a car like this unibody Premiere, which is over 19 feet in length and weighs 2.5 tons, is a monumental task. The dollars that went into this car to get it into this condition boggle the mind. They say that all of the chrome was redone to show quality, and it sure looks like it.
The interior is a bit unusual with a blue dash, but goes well with the Autumn Rose exterior. The seats appear perfect as they should, and there are numerous detailed, professionally taken photos showing how nice everything looks inside. The back seat is where I’d want to be while cruising on a scenic two-lane highway somewhere out west. If you want an opulent American Luxury Coupe, it would be hard to top this Lincoln!
The perfect engine bay houses a Ford series 430-cui OHV V8 with 375 (gross) horsepower and 490 (gross) lb-ft of torque, wowie! Power is sent through a three-speed Turbo-Drive automatic to the rear wheels, and the seller says the engine was done 11,000 miles ago, and it works as it should. Air conditioning and full power accessories are on board to make the next owner’s drive as comfortable as it gets, whether that’s across town or the country.
Look at those incredible lines, fins, and chromework! These are impressive cars, but given the astonishing cost of restoring them, we don’t often find ones in this kind of condition. So, if you’ve been on the hunt for a pristine Premiere Coupe in a rare color that’s ready to enjoy, this is the car for you! Be sure to check out the photos (high-resolution here) and get your bids in here on Barn Finds Auctions!
Bid On This Auction
PMD1965 bid $7,000.00 2025-07-30 10:11:47
BillyJ bid $5,000.00 2025-07-28 11:52:47
I love that color but rather would see it on a Continental Mark.II from that era. This looks like an elephant wearing a tutu. Appreciate all the work and expense that went into it though. Little touches like the Lincoln script in the ash tray mwah! Chef’s kiss. Didn’t these have hydraulics for the power windows? Shudder. I like the view from the back of the fins and the inset panels. The canted headlights not so much. What will it go for, 100 grand?
Fox, by 1958 advancements in tech. did away with hydraulics for windows/seat controls over 10 years prior. Those were troublesome, and if the hydraulics leaked you had an inner door cavity full of oil which ruined EVERYTHING!
My Dad’s ‘53 Caddy had hydraulic windows that soaked the door panels. Not a good look. Don’t know how much longer before they were replaced with electric. His next car was a ‘58 Caddy with manual windows- and he was fine with them.
My ’66 Lincoln Continental Coupe had vacuum power door locks… which is neither here nor there, related to your question, now that I think about it. (crickets)
What a spectacular car. I would love to have it and I don’t even know why? It just grabs you, it is a statement about this era of automotive history. If you own it it is your obligation to share it with people, who have probably not seen too many cars from this era, like this one. The price is not relevant, it is just what it is and can you afford it!
Just when I thought these tanks couldn’t get any uglier, here comes THIS!
This is definitely an unusual Lincoln–when I think of `58 Lincolns, I think of the Mark III’s, which you usually see restored. The Premiere models was basically entry-level by `58. This is probably the only `58 Premiere I’ve seen restored.
I think there was also a convertible
Makes me wonder how great the 1957 Packards would have been. By the way, THIS IS NOT A COUPE! There is no b pillar. This is a beautiful two door hardtop.
This car is the epitome of ’50s style. Overdone and excessive. That’s why I love it so much!
It must have been fun being a designer or stylist at this time. Reviewing a particular part or feature of the car with management and hearing “not extravagant enough, make it fancier and more outlandish!!”. Autumn Rose is a perfect period-correct color.
Great to see one restored I have one sitting in my back garage, it’s yellow for the last 20 some years I want to restore but I had to finish my 1965 mustang convertible first.which I just finished so who knows?
With so many great looking instrument panels in the late 50’s, what happened here? The extravagant exterior just begs for more! That has always been the one disappointing item on these for me.
Why on Earth would a rose ( pink ) car have a blue dashboard???
Was Rose the original color of the car? I doubt it.