Lincoln

56K-Mile Bustleback: 1987 Lincoln Continental

“Lincoln Continental. The first thing you’ll notice is that everybody else does.”, says a period Lincoln advertisement for this downsized, bustleback four-door-only luxury car. I really like this generation of the Lincoln Continental, this is another model that has… more»

18k Mile 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car

Ford’s Lincoln division made the fifth-generation Continental for a decade, from 1970 to 1979. It may be sacrilege for those of you who are a bit older than I am, if that’s even possible, but this is what I… more»

Tip Top Shape: 1997 Lincoln Town Car Hearse

Old hearses and ambulances will pop up from time to time here on Barn Finds and most are tired or used up. Seldom are they in the kind of condition as this ’97 Lincoln conversion presents. So it begs… more»

Rust-Free 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

The seller of this beautiful, 116,808-mile, Dark Ivy Green 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III says that it’s an original survivor and has no rust. It doesn’t get much better than that, even at a mere 10 mpg. For the… 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»

44K Mile 1979 Lincoln Versailles

About a half-dozen years after this 1979 Lincoln Versailles was made, I had a Chrysler LeBaron convertible, which I always referred to as a K-car with chrome. Is this Versailles a Ford Granada or Mercury Monarch with chrome, or… more»

Good Buy or Goodbye? 1977 Lincoln Versailles

A first-year Versailles in Midnight Blue for less than five grand? Yes, please. You’d have a tough time gathering a crowd any faster at any cars and coffee-type event, unless you were driving an orange Pinto wagon maybe. The… 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»

47K-Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V

For those of you who have been saying that car companies don’t offer any actual colors anymore, here ya go! You aren’t going to search for too long in the parking lot until you see this 1979 Lincoln Continental… more»

42 Footer! 1995 Lincoln Town Car Limousine

Trends and fads seem to be a way of life here in America, and in some respects, that’s probably a good thing because it helps our economy.  That expensive cold-shoulder top I bought for my wife at Macy’s a… more»

33K Original Miles: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE

The Lincoln Mark VII is one of the more underrated classics from the 1980s at the moment. Featuring handsome styling, luxurious appointments, and the reliability and modification-friendly 5.0L V8 drivetrain under the hood, it’s a home run for anyone… more»

Parked Since ’04: 1979 Lincoln Continental

It’s hard to believe, but little old ladies did indeed motor around town in vehicles as big as a classic Lincoln Continental. For those of us of a certain age, it should come as no surprise that this garage-find… more»

Estate Sale Collection: Muscle Cars Found in Florida

A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Times ran an article about a local man who had passed away, leaving a collection of muscle cars to his heirs. The story was one of the few seemingly positive accountings in… 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»

55K Original Miles: 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII

The history of the big Lincoln coupe in this country is perhaps one of the more storied lineups of any domestic brand. From its prominence in Hollywood to the silver screen, to its reputation as a lightly-disguised 1980s sleeper… 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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