When the cycle comes around for my wife and I to buy a new car, I always focus on a decent price, a salesperson who’s easy to talk to, finding one with just the right equipment, and maximizing our trade-in. None of this matters to my lovely bride, as all she cares about is the color, and I’m guessing this could have been a similar scenario back in ’59 when this Lincoln Continental Mark IV was driven off the lot. I doubt too many husbands would have been exceedingly thrilled about the Cameo Rose paint, but happy wife happy life is a wonderful way to live, and all these decades later it’s kind of fun to find a luxury driver in this rare color.
Ted, thanks a lot for spotting this one and sending us the tip! The seller describes his Lincoln as an unmolested original car that came from Florida last year, and while the paint shades are inconsistent on some parts of the body, the sheet metal appears well-preserved overall with rust and corrosion issues seeming to be minimal. The owner says the exterior displays a nice patina as it sits, but if the next caretaker decides a respray is in order, I doubt it would take a whole lot of effort to get the panels ready for a fresh coat of pink.
Weighing in at around 5,000 pounds, these cars needed a strong engine to move all that mass around, and the 430 did not disappoint. The large V8 was producing 350 horsepower for the ’59 model, and things in the bay here appear to be in good order, with a new radiator in place along with a recently rebuilt carburetor. The seller says the engine starts easily, runs well, and that the Lincoln just floats down the road.
The seats are showing a bit of wear and tear, but for the most part, the interior still looks pretty good for a senior car now 65 years old. Check out how close that rear glass is to the backseat passengers! This seems like a cool ride for $10,000, so if you’re seeking a luxurious driver from the days of yore, this one can be found here on Craigslist in Allendale, Michigan. What are your thoughts on this 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, and its Cameo Rose color?
I wonder what it looks like in direct sunlight.
From the era when creativity was embraced, sometimes to an extreme level…
I’m thinking it’s a good $$ for what you see, but the rust looks like it’s lurking on some edges.
Hope it finds a new caretaker that preserves it.
LINCOLN, What a Luxury CAR should be and once was! I have been fortunate enough to own 78 Town Coupe, 89 Town Car Signature Series and current 2007 Town Car Signature Limited. Truly the last gasp of traditional American Luxury sedans. Fondly recall when these gargantuan LAND YACHTS tried to out Cadillac. Unfortunately, sales were low, making this Continental a bon marche as a rare opportunity for a serious buyer! Clearly much more impressive and affordable than what LINCOLN (as well as other manufacturers) markets. Glorified trucks masquerading as Luxury vehicles!
About 15 years ago we owned an 86 and later an 87 Lincoln Town Car with the smaller 5.0 engine and AOD, so it really wasn’t bad as long as you were moving at a steady clip, fuel wise. This old boat would not be so kind with fuel usage, but if a weekend driver it would be of less concern.
Cadillac. What a Lincoln wants to be, but never was!
One thing’s for sure, when you see this car you know it’s a Lincoln–unlike some Caddy’s that look like Impalas from the doors to the tail, thanks to the shared sheet metal.
I find the pink leather on the interior interesting, as I would expect the leather to have been black/white in contrast to the outer color. A bit too ‘Mary Kay’ the way it sits, but is IS factory. I have to wonder if this Mark IV was a special-order? First factory pink example of a `59 I’ve seen.
Almost bought a 59 Premier in the same shade many years ago, it was a factory color ( the darker pink seen on some of the panels, the lighter shade looks to be perhaps repaints over the years)
Elwood had to have had a hand in this design. Love the skegs.
People have to remember these were the excess years, 58 was a down year and Caddy, Buick, Chrysler and Lincoln were putting it all out there. The rocket age! So the auto manufacturers were all in especially after 58 was a disappointment. Give the buyer what they wanted and more Some great cars built then and this is one of them. Just floating down the highway.
There is a lot of the proposed 1957 Packards in this design.
cool ride. i love the fact that that’s all original. looks good. you would not see 1 like this at your local cruise nite
Cadillac, Lincoln & Imperial pulling up the rear
For awhile it was Cadillac and Packard. But to stay afloat Packard had to become every man’s car while Cadillac stayed luxury.
The story of Cadillac and Lincoln is an interesting one. As Leland developed both and sold one to GM and one to Ford. Instant rivalry.
These late 50s Lincolns were the definition of Land Yacht. But I never understood why on all 50s cars the steering wheels were huge!
I remember seeing on a used car lot in the mid sixties, you could pick a 59/60 Lincoln for $150! Seriously. Dredge on the market.
Being a girly girl pink is my color and pink leather? Oh my! Mary Kaye here we come.
Good morning Angel! I tried leaving a message for you on the 78 Town Coupe. As for PINK, when I was young ( SO many years ago), it was believed MEN don’t wear pink. Later when I was heavy into Bodybuilding, K Mart had fluorescent hot pink T shirts with WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING AT? This is your girlfriend’s T shirt! Of course I bought two! 😉
One reason the steering wheels were huge is because the cars had power steering and if it failed or the car would not start and was towed with a chain as I did many times, the ratio of a larger wheel made it easier (not easy) to steer.
Many of the wheels were a work or art as well, not like today.