Continental

Only 2 Owners: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V

The Continental Mark V was produced by Lincoln between 1977 and 1979 and was the longest 2-door coupe ever marketed by the company. Its successor, the Mark VI, would be the latest of the U.S. auto industries cars to… more»

Aviation Tie-In: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

The Continental Mark III was introduced in early 1968 as a 1969 model. Borrowing from the Ford Thunderbird to keep costs in check, the personal luxury car became Ford Motor Co.’s flagship automobile to compete with the Cadillac Eldorado…. more»

No Reserve 19k-Mile 1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI

To be as easy on the eyes and seemingly well-cared-for as this 1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI here on eBay appears, it’s sort of surprising that the car’s traceable history only dates back a short 3 years.  In fact,… more»

Original Paint: 1963 Lincoln Continental

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… more»

Mark II V8 Transplant: 1946 Lincoln Continental

The Continental became Lincoln’s uber-luxurious car just before World War II. Offered as a coupe and cabriolet, they were produced between 1940 and 1942 before taking a break due to the war effort. The car returned in 1946-48 and… more»

Full Classic Potential: 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Project

The Lincoln Continental is one of the longest-running and most interrupted nameplates in the history of the automobile. The Continental was produced from 1939 through 1942, then again after the war from 1946 to 1948. Another hiatus ensued in… more»

1 of 40: 1957 Continental Mark II

In 1956, Ford Motor Co. created a special division aside from Lincoln to produce uber-luxurious cars sold under the Continental brand. The Mark II would be its one and only product and the automobile and division were discontinued after… more»

Torn Down When New! 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III

More than a decade after the Continental Mark II impressed those in the luxury car field, Lincoln brought out the Mark III. It was a personal luxury car that was well-received and became the hallmark of Ford Motor Company… more»

Concours Condition: 23k Mile 1972 Lincoln Continental

As most readers can tell, a lot of the writers here are big fans of seventies luxury barges.  There is simply no vehicle on the road today that has that floating-on marshmallow creme ride that these vehicles all possess. … more»

Field Find: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Personal luxury coupes were getting their fair share of the market in the late sixties, with Lincoln re-introducing their Mark series for the ’69 model year to serve as Ford’s flagship offering for that segment.  It was elegant, large,… more»

Massive Price Drop: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

UPDATE: 03/02/2023: Sometimes, a seller needs to bite the bullet when listing a classic and be prepared to drop their price if they don’t succeed on their first attempt. That appears to be the case with this 1941 Lincoln… more»

Pretty and Pricey: 1956 Continental

When the Ford Motor Company decided to bring back the Continental nameplate in the early 1950s, the bar was set very high.  This was to be a demonstration of Ford’s ability to produce a world-class luxury car, and they… more»

CCCA Classic for $4,750: 1946 Lincoln Continental Coupe

One of the saddest moments in this hobby is the abandonment point.  This is where you realize that, despite your best intentions, you are never going to finish your project and a fire sale has to happen.  If you… more»

17k Miles! 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Convertible

The Continental has a bit of a confusing history, as the first generation cars were branded as and produced by Lincoln.  But when the second generation was introduced for the 1956 model year, Ford came up with the moniker… more»

True Barn Find! 1967 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible

Lincoln’s marketing slogan for the ’67 model year was, “Come live the Continental Life”, and the Continental life was like not much other for discerning owners at the time, in a good sort of way.  The coach doors alone… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1969 Lincoln Continental

The 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals were big and garish with their slanted headlights and tailfins. Enter 1961 and these luxury automobiles went the other direction, becoming conservative and subtle in appearance. That approach better positioned Lincoln to compete with the… more»

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