- Seller: Jose E
- Location: Toppenish, Washington
- Mileage: Unknown Shown
- Chassis #: 7Y86G804282
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: V8
- Transmission: Automatic
The 1967 model year was significant for the Fourth Generation Lincoln Continental because declining sales led to the demise of the Convertible variant at the year’s end. That makes our feature car a rare creature that represents a promising restoration project. Most of the hard work is done, and the significant collection of included new parts will help the winning bidder to complete the build to a high standard. If a luxury drop-top is on your radar, the owner has listed this Lincoln exclusively with us as a Barn Finds Auction.
Lincoln sold 45,667 examples of its Continental in 1967, with the Convertible only contributing 2,276 cars to the total. The writing was on the wall, and never again would there be a soft-top wearing the Continental badge. Our feature car is an unfinished project build that might be ideal for a rookie to tackle. Undertaking the restoration of a large luxury car sometimes seems overwhelming, but it is no more complicated than with more mainstream models. The current owner has completed most of the surface preparation required, leaving the winning bidder to address a few minor details before applying a fresh coat of Aegean Bronze Metallic paint to the rock-solid body. The tinted glass shows no evidence of problems, and the owner includes a new power top as the perfect finishing touch.
Powering this Lincoln is the company’s 462ci V8, while the car cements its luxury credentials via its three-speed automatic transmission and power assistance for the steering and brakes. The company had enlarged the motor the previous year to compete on an equal footing with Imperial and Cadillac, with this V8 producing 340hp and 485 ft/lbs of torque. While the Continental’s curb weight of 5,712 lbs was considerably higher than the opposition, it gave away nothing when the subject turned to performance or fuel consumption. The news for potential buyers is positive because this Lincoln runs well. Therefore, returning it to active service once the restoration ends shouldn’t be a problem.
We’re often told to never judge a book by its cover, and this Continental’s interior proves that. Its dismantled state doesn’t make a positive impression, but the news improves very quickly. The owner sourced new upholstery to recapture the car’s former glory, including that in the sale. Reassembly is another task for the buyer to tackle, but there are few experiences more satisfying in a project build than to step back and admire a pristine interior that you have brought back from the brink. Once finished, the new owner will be able to hit the road with the top down and their head held high as they bask in the luxury motoring experience.
Some enthusiasts avoid project builds because they find the prospect of addressing major panel or rust issues too daunting. However, those problems have been removed from the equation with this 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible, with the remaining tasks relatively straightforward. Achieving a high-end result in a home workshop is achievable if the buyer takes their time. With winter coming, it could be the perfect way to occupy time productively during the cold months. That way, it could be ready for some top-down cruising when the sun shines brightly. All you need to do is to become the winning bidder and that dream could become reality.
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ElmerandElsie bid $500.00 2024-08-01 11:59:52
What no bidders? I mean, it’s just sitting out in a field with no pictures of the under side. Not counting the repaint it’s still a ton of work. I just wish Lincoln would go back to making cars and gave them a square edged retro style like these.
It doesn’t have any bids because the auction just started. It’s a no-reserve auction though so it will probably get a few.
“Undertaking the restoration of a large luxury car sometimes seems overwhelming, but it is no more complicated than with more mainstream models.”
I think that’s a very misleading statement. Mainstream cars do not have convertible tops that fold into the trunk via a suite of motors, relays, and switches. They also don’t have rear windows that drop down a couple inches when the door is opened (common now, rare then). Throw in vacuum-operated power locks, a hydraulic windshield wiper system, and automatic A/C, and you have a more complex vehicle than something like a Mustang. None of those systems are impossible to restore, but the process will take longer and cost more money.
That being said, would I take on this project? Absolutely, and I would do as much as I could myself, just for the satisfaction of being able to say “I fixed it.”
Something tells me that power locks and AC are the least of your concerns with this vehicle… 😂
Well said…….and don’t forget the crankshaft driven power steering pump (no belt required). these cars were pioneers in technology.
You mean pioneers in the PITA factor. ‘Fantomworks’ took on a Lincoln (58 maybe) that had the PS driven by the crank and it was a colossal job to remediate.
That satisfaction of a job well done, would be sweeter because you’d also be a professional body, paint, and upholstery man. This car ain’t for the guy that painted his kid’s bicycle, and re-upholstered that kitchen chair.
Looks like clearing out Arts Body Shop remnants, I see the Ford tow truck, that looks like it may, at one time, was busy dragging all these vehicles in. So many of these “collections”, a veritable gold mine to us old folks when in our prime, probably when these collections began. Appeal for all this stuff is dwindling, fast, and with a few exceptions, just relics in the weeds now destined for the grinder. I’m confident thinking it’s why it’s being cleared out now. I know, it sucks, but even a stout wrench thrower like me, has to admit defeat at some point, and I have. The Jeep could very well be the last vehicle I will buy. I realize the irony of me saying that on a site that depends on interest for these vehicles, and there may still be some, but the bigger picture is, I feel the time has past for most of this stuff.
Now, now Howard, with all do respect I TOTALLY disagree with that statement! I work within this industry and see an over whelming consumer base along with the next genetIon becoming involved and taking on these relics from the past, when cars were actually cars and not snapped on pieces of plastic, with no true vale and plugged in to drive. The industry also reflects the elevated prices of these rare cars within the market place. I have enough work lined up with cars to restore than time and more on the waiting list! The market is doing great, the old guys has their moment keeping the industry alive, time to turn the wrenches over to another generation. Take care.
I would recommend adding pictures of the new top and interior. A buddy has a 63 vert in red with white interior, it’s a stunner, and a smooth ride.
Call iron resurrection they fix junk like this..
They should have drug it out of the field before they took any pictures, if it has been out there for a few years it could be past it’s prime…
Let D-DAY at it and build a “DEATHMOBILE”.
Is there a “contact seller” link or any way to ask a question?
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Were it not for the location, I’d bid on this immediately. Seriously, I want it!! That is my choice year of ‘vert; and if the shell is intact as the article says, the rest of the work is like putting a jigsaw puzzle I already know together again. But WA-state is too far for me to go and take delivery. A pity, because I really want it.
Parents always said “where there’s will there’s a way”. I’m not sure where you live, but there a lot of hotshot outfits that would haul it for you and, at a reasonable price. Ask for more pictures and see what happens.
TonyC – I don’t know exactly where it is but it can’t be more than 10 miles from me/my house. If you’re serious about the car I’d be happy to check it out in person for you, help with getting it lashed down for shipping. Car guys help car guys right
I purchased this Lincoln from Jose for 500 dollars. It is rock-solid underneath and indeed runs. He included a new top, re-chromed bumpers, and a new interior. Jose introduced me to his friend who shipped this car to my difficult-to-access, rural property. This car was far better than represented and I must say – wow, what a great and rare seller! Bid with confidence on his other listings.