Lincoln

Stalled Restoration: 1960 Lincoln Premiere

In Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the doomed Brutus remarks to the equally doomed Cassius that he wishes “man might know the end of this day’s business ere it come!” It’s unfortunate that this line is the first thing that came… more»

Grandpa’s Barn Find: 1987 Lincoln Town Car

We usually think of a barn find as a dusty old pickup or a 1940s or 50s sedan that has been hiding for decades, often used as housing by mice, and is in poor condition. This 1987 Lincoln Town… more»

Rust-Free 1967 Lincoln Continental Coupe

Memories, like the something something of your mind… Some of you may remember that I had a similar car, but a year older and dark green. It’s one car that I regret selling, but they are not small, they… more»

In A Collection Since New: 1988 Lincoln Town Car

The seller says this 1988 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series has been in a collection its whole life and has only added 37,383 miles to the odometer over the last 37 years. Let’s do the math, wait, you can… more»

Chopped And Dropped Luxury: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V

We’ve featured several seventies Lincoln Mark series autos over the years at Barn Finds, many of which have been low-mileage or nicely preserved original examples.  These cars were great offerings back when the personal luxury coupe was still flourishing,… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1956 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Coupe

Although the practice of producing concept cars isn’t as prevalent as it once was, Lincoln drew inspiration for the 1956 Premiere from the Futura, a car that would go on to become renowned as the Batmobile in the 1960s… more»

BF Auction: 1958 Lincoln Premiere Coupe

Autumn Rose was the name Lincoln used for this bright, cheery, spring-like color on their 1958 models, and this car is nothing if not bright and cheery, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous in fully restored condition. The model is… more»

Does Not Run: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V

I’m just finishing up a book titled The Lincoln Motorcar: The Complete History of an American Classic, written by the late Thomas Bonsall. Mr. Bonsall came to the same conclusion that many luxury cars buyers of the postwar period… more»

Almost Too Cheap? 1986 Lincoln Mark VII

Taupe is the color most of us think is on the car clogging the left lane all the time. I’m counting at least 25 Taupe-related colors available on the 1984 through 1992 Lincoln Mark VII, according to this website…. more»

Estate Find: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Pucci Edition

Although Lincoln didn’t create the concept, it became adept at producing vehicles associated with prominent and influential fashion designers. This 1981 Continental Mark VI is a perfect example of that thinking, with the first owner ticking the box beside… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Was the Continental Mark III the true harbinger of the cushy, luxurious big coupes of the 1970s? It certainly wasn’t the first personal luxury car; the four-seat Thunderbird, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado (the front-drive variant) all… more»

Two Full Classics for $25K: 1937 and 1939 Lincoln Model Ks

While Facebook Marketplace is considered by many to be a breeding ground for junk peddlers and scam artists, every once in a while you find a gem or two.  Perhaps the most amazing classic car deal of the year… more»

1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

We’ve seen a half-dozen or more of these unique and classy Designer Series Mark Vs here on Barn Finds over the years, with several of them being dead ringers for this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition…. more»

Jack Nicklaus Edition? 1997 Lincoln Town Car

With over 500 golf courses that are covered with snow for several months out of every year, golf is a very big thing even in Minnesota. This 1997 Lincoln Town Car Jack Nicklaus Signature Series Edition is located in… more»

19k Mile Beauty! 1999 Lincoln Town Car

Aspiring “Lincoln Lawyers” may need a silk napkin to dab their drool after reviewing the brief on this fine-looking 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The Biloxi Mississippi classic has covered fewer than 20,000 miles since last century and shows well… more»

Rare Glass Roof: 1979 Lincoln Town Coupe

Does a rare option transcend concerns over rough cosmetic condition? This has been debated for some time, and the answer is never black and white. When a car is already limited in production numbers, and you combine that with… more»

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