The Lincoln Continental was redesigned in 1961 and became a more formidable competitor than it had been. Changes would be subtle year by year before another rework in 1964. The ’63 Continental would be a roomier automobile for its passengers, thanks to a rework of the dashboard and other parts of the interior and trunk. This Lincoln is said to be all original and has just 52,000 miles. Yet, the seller only provides four photos to show off what $60,000 will buy you. Located in Watsonville, California, this three-owner car is available here on craigslist.
Lincoln Continental for 1963 was a much-improved car over the 1962 models, yet they only sold a couple of hundred more than the year before. At 31,000 units, it was still in the shadows of Cadillac, but way ahead of third-place Imperial. Only about 10% of production was for the 4-door convertible with “suicide doors” so the rest were hardtops like the seller’s automobile. They were powered by a 430 cubic-inch V8 that had a slight horsepower increase to 320. A “Twin-Range Turbo-Drive Automatic” was the only available transmission.
From a styling viewpoint, the cars were more polished and professional in appearance than their over-the-top predecessors of 1958-60 which had huge tailfins and slanted headlights. They were also greatly improved in terms of build quality. The seller’s car looks like a beautiful survivor, though we get no photos of the interior or the engine compartment. Just a few exterior shots and an open trunk.
The seller is willing to send you a video of the car, but only if you’re a serious contender to be its next owner. The black paint is said to be from the factory and the car has only managed to travel an average of 867 miles a year since it was new 60 years ago. No trades will be considered and forget about low-ball offers. You have to wonder if the seller really wants the Lincoln to move on. But kudos for the great tip, T.J.!
If he’s too lazy to post photos, he’s just testing the waters.
At $60,000.000 – I hope the owner likes it a lot since they probably will be keeping it for a long while. As a “non-convertible “ I’d be surprised if it fetches $40,000.00 . But good luck anyway.
Classiest car on the road back in the day. Definitely needs more photos.
The owner must be really in love with this Lincoln.It seems he is fishing to see who’ll bite at that price.
It’s black, so it’s a no for me at any price. I don’t care for beige either, but I had a beige 62 Connie convertible with tan leather.
My experience with the converts became easy. I learned the sequence of events and where you operated the top was important. Level ground, etc.
Nice looking car, but at $60K, the guy can keep it. Black is the most difficult color for a car to keep it clean looking. Lincoln is a Ford product, so that makes me leery even though I like the looks of it.
That’s a lame comment
Why would anybody blow $60,000.00 on a car that the owner only shows 3 photos of the car and one of the trunk?
best gen (1st, 2nd’n 4th) right here, I call the ‘Kennedym0bile’ (this 1 limo-ized). The detail (lill squares) is nice too (art deco?). White’s OK too. Vert fine… red might B nice inside, white dangerous for me. The ’80s not bad either as got into ‘executive car’ mode (fox-bodied).
Altho I’d love a house to visit in either Watsonville is not even close to Santa Cruz, what gives?
In California, 20 miles IS considered close….. also, it’s a very pretty drive
Not even a shot of the front?? Crazy seller. But what we can see is stunning, especially in black. I would be more inclined to buy a hardtop than the convertible with practically zero storage space. Even for local car shows, I need lots of trunk space.
I bet Flounder regrets wrecking his brother Fred’s car now! 60 grand?? I suggest you start drinking heavily
That’s great john, I mainly looked at this Lincoln to see the flounder remarks.
Those Lincolns can’t hold a candle to Imperial.
Anything hold a candle to Chrysler. When we lived in Detroit you lost track counting the Chrysler’s dead, on the shoulder of I 75.
Ouch
JFK’S Last ride.
I quess Chrysler dealers were the loneliest people lol. Yeah but jfk had a convertible
My dad had 2 63s and a 64 at the same time, (would have been impressive if not in 1979) but none the less he sent them to the junk yard. As a kid I wanted 1 to restore dad obviously didn’t think I was serious, I’m still so disappointed to this day that I don’t have 1 and I’m 50 and still broken hearted..