The Mark series of Continentals from 1958-60 are some of the boldest designs and styling to come from Ford Motor Co. They were the largest unit-construction (“unibody”) automobiles ever built, alongside the “Squarebird” Thunderbirds at a brand-new manufacturing plant…. more»
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Godfather Mobile: 1941 Lincoln Continental
Whenever I see a 1941 Lincoln Continental, the first thing that comes to my mind is the unfortunate toll booth incident involving Sonny in “The Godfather”. The story goes that the producers just drilled holes in Sonny’s Continental to… more»
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Parked in 1983! 1969 Continental Mark III
Those who knew him often said that people should have revered and feared Lee Iacocca in equal amounts. He was a man who could be witty, charming, and generous. He also didn’t suffer fools gladly and was willing to… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1956 Continental Mark II
A domestic luxury model, only 3,000 built, mostly hand-assembled and considered to be a Rolls Royce competitor, a Lincoln Continental Mark II? No, actually it’s a Lincoln Continental Mark II, and in this case a 1956 example. A tremendous… more»
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79k Original Miles: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
I’ll let you in on a little secret; There’s nothing wrong with buying a classic car that offers a comfortable and luxurious motoring experience. After all, you work hard for your money, so why shouldn’t you enjoy the fruits… more»
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Biggest Ford Ever! 1960 Lincoln Continental
With a 131-inch wheelbase, the 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals would be the longest cars ever built by Ford Motor Co. (excluding those with 5 mph bumpers). They were tank-like in size and visual impression, designed to give Cadillac and Imperial… more»
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Garage Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe
The Lincoln Continental was born of Edsel Ford’s vision for a personal luxury vehicle; in his case, quite personal indeed, since the prototype was ordered as a one-off for Edsel’s use in 1939. Yet this ground-breaking idea came… more»
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Up On Blocks: 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
Whenever I see one of these land yachts, I think of the TV show Cannon where William Conrad tooled around in one of these things as a private investigator. The Continental Mark IV was big on everything: big on… more»
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Low-Mileage Survivor: 1975 Lincoln Town Car
Continental was a marque originally commissioned in 1939 by Edsel Ford who wanted a coachbuilt convertible to attract potential Lincoln buyers. Since then, the Continental created the “personal luxury” market–big cars built more for the sake of comfort and… more»
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Holy Bat Project! 1966 Batmobile Replica
The young and young-at-heart in the 1960s were captivated when Batman hit the television airwaves. It was a blockbuster hit in the ratings for a couple of years and I remember being glued to the TV every Wednesday and… more»
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Forgotten Find: 1956 Continental Mk II
Few may remember the short-lived Continental division that Ford created in the mid-1950s. The Continental Mk II would be its one and only model, built for 1956-57. Their goal was to build the finest car made in America, but… more»
Exclusive Followup! 1956 Derham Continental
Once published, BarnFinds features sometimes take on a life of their own, with readers contributing amazing personal stories and first-hand technical details that turn a “what if?” reckoning of a car for sale into an entertaining and fact-filled point… more»
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Parked For 40 Years: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Affordable classic luxury cars are getting harder to find, but that seems to be what is on offer with this 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V. It has been parked for 40-years, but it is a complete vehicle that shows… more»
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Mysterious 1957 Continental Mark II
No, it’s most assuredly not a Lincoln! The Continental Mark II was an effort by Ford Motor Company to put all of its styling and technology into one world-beating car, and they felt it deserved its own marque. Thus,… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1964 Lincoln Continental
The fourth generation of the Lincoln Continental enjoyed a lengthy run from 1961-69. As a direct competitor to Lincoln, the luxurious Continental was offered in sedan and convertible body styles, both with the famous (or infamous) suicide doors. More… more»
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Estate Find: 1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The owner of this 1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible purchased the vehicle from the estate of the original owner. It had sat idle in a dry garage since 1992, but it has proven to be a surprise packet. If you… more»
