Look what Matt W found for us listed on eBay this time! It is being sold with no reserve. Bidding at this time is over $16,000. This thing is almost 19 feet long and weighs close to 3 tons and… more»
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Feb 10, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Dignitary’s Delight: 1965 Lincoln Continental Limousine
Among coach builders, the name Lehmann-Peterson is well known. To this day, they still produce high-end executive limousines, but they got their start as a partner to Ford in the 1960s building Lincoln Continental-based limos for heads of state,… more»
Feb 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Rough but Rare: 1979 Lincoln Mark V Convertible
The ’70s were a tough time for lovers of big, American luxury convertibles. Neither Imperial nor Lincoln convertibles even made it into the decade, and the ’76 Cadillac Eldorado was the much-ballyhooed “last American convertible ever.” All of this was… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 48 Comments
Sow’s Ear: 1980 Lincoln Versailles
Lincoln had serious guts in the 1970s when they debuted their new Versailles. Based on the malaise Granada and Monarch, which were based on the economy minded Maverick, which were based on the original Falcon, the Versailles was Ford’s answer… more»
Dec 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Second Chances: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
In 1970, if you drove an Imperial LeBaron, Cadillac Eldorado, or this Lincoln Continental Mark III, you were clearly someone with status. Back then, a luxury car was truly a luxury car, with features and quality reserved for the… more»
Dec 23, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Triple Black Land Yacht: 1973 Lincoln Continental
There once was a time where one’s automobile was a rolling reminder of their status. While there were sports cars for well heeled gentlemen to purchase, those with means in the early seventies generally found themselves driving either Cadillacs… more»
Dec 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 5 Comments
Ex-Parade V12: 1941 Lincoln Zephyr
Of all the cars to find in a dusty old steel building, this Lincoln Zephyr is a real beauty even after its 20 year slumber. Restored in the early 1990’s this Lincoln was used as a parade car but… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
MPG Champ: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
If this car can even remotely be considered restrained, by 1960 the Lincoln Continental Mark V had been toned down a bit from the 1958 and 1959 models. This gorgeous example is listed on eBay with bids that make… more»
Dec 11, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One Of…One? Bill Blass Lincoln Mark VII Diesel
The one-of-one is an exaggeration, but likely not by much: this 1984 Lincoln Continental Mark VII is not only a rare Bill Blass edition, but it also features the BMW-derived turbodiesel powerplant! Seriously, that was a rare configuration when this… more»
Nov 30, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Designer Duds: 1978 Lincoln Mark V Pucci Edition
If you were cornered and forced to name the four different Designer Editions offered on the Lincoln Mark V from 1977-79, could you do it? I’ll admit, if I found myself in this bizarre scenario, I’d get Bill Blass… more»
Nov 17, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Frankenwagon: 2000 Lincoln Town Car Wagon
Ford stopped making “big” station wagons in 1991 with the demise of the LTD Crown Victoria, though they did continue making the smaller Taurus wagon until 2005. This Town Car is somebody’s version of “what if” the bigger wagons… more»
Nov 17, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Low-Budget Baby Lincoln: 1950 Lincoln EL
While probably *not* destined for a stunning factory restoration, this 1950 Lincoln EL sedan could easily become an upscale ’50 Mercury-style low-rider, and in-fact numerous such examples exist. It would also make a stunning “wedding car” in tuxedo black… more»
Nov 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Pampered: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Look at that length! At just over 19 feet long this Continental isn’t a land yacht, but it certainly is a boat! These cars possess exceptional style for the era and this particular example embodies almost everything an American… more»
Nov 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 35 Comments
Space Age Barn Find: 1958 Lincoln Continental MKIII
It is more than clear that the “Space Age” was in full affect from looking at the styling and features of this Continental MKIII convertible. A little worse for wear after a long time spent in a barn, this… more»
Nov 7, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
BMW Diesel Equipped: 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
The Lincoln Mark VII already is an appreciating classic, thanks to its combination of Ford 5.0 V8 power, rear wheel drive and mild exotica attributed to fancy bits like air suspension and digital clusters. However, for a time –… more»
Nov 6, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Solid Gold Classic! 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
This artistic collection of rectangles, otherwise known as a 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V, weighs in at nearly 4700 lb of golden glimmer. While seemingly absurd, that portly-sounding number falls within 100 lb of a 2006 BMW 750Li or… more»
