When the cycle comes around for my wife and I to buy a new car, I always focus on a decent price, a salesperson who’s easy to talk to, finding one with just the right equipment, and maximizing our… more»
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Trailer-Stored 54 Years: 1947 Lincoln Continental
The Continental enjoyed a long and healthy run at Lincoln from 1939 to 2020. The pre-and post-war editions were extremely luxurious and just 738 Continental convertibles were built in 1947 alone (warmed-over, pre-war models). This one is said to… more»
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V12 Barn Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental
For a car with a very limited production volume, post-war Lincoln Continentals, such as today’s 1948 Find, have made a lot of appearances here on Barn Finds. I have always found the ’46-’48 editions to be menacing looking and… more»
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Arizona Survivor: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
This beautiful cream-colored 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V seems more suited for Florida or the Southwest United States than where it’s located in western Wisconsin, but it’s a transplant. The seller says it’s an Arizona car with just 76,000… more»
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23k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Low-mile survivors are not a new phenomenon at Barn Finds, and some show greater promise than others. Barn Finder Ed spotted this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V as a perfect example of that trend. It presents exceptionally well for… more»
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Givenchy Series: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI
Lincoln’s Mark VI series of cars were available in both four-door and two-door body styles, as you can see in this example. I don’t know if the “Two doors too many!!” crowd wants their luxury car with just two… more»
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Sized for Comfort! 1973 Lincoln Continental Sedan
Foundational bluesman Howlin’ Wolf chided listeners not to “call me fat,” because he was “Built for comfort… (not) for speed,” and Lincoln described its 1973 Continentals as “sized for comfort.” Keep the fat jokes to yourself regarding this 1973… more»
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1948 Lincoln Continental Out of Long Slumber
This is a very long-term storage 1948 Lincoln Continental with V-12 power that looks like a relatively easy restoration. The car is in Rockford, Illinois, with a $15,000 asking price. The seller says that was the appraised value. What… more»
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23K-Miles! 1979 Lincoln Mark V
The seller of this 1979 Lincoln Mark V nails it when they say that it’s “gorgeous”, there’s no doubt about that. They also say it’s in “excellent driver-quality condition”, even better. Perfect trailer queens are nice for car shows,… more»
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True Barn Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental
The 1940/1941 Lincoln Continental was hailed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright as the most beautiful car ever. Whether or not you agree, early Continentals have long been heralded for their styling, even if the beauty of the 1942-1948… more»
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Bill Blass Edition: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Edsel Ford is credited with ushering Lincoln upscale with a makeover of the Model L in 1923, which was the beginning of something big. In just a few short years, the company elevated its profile to compete with Cadillac,… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The 1967 model year was significant for the Fourth Generation Lincoln Continental because declining sales led to the demise of the Convertible variant at the year’s end. That makes our feature car a rare creature that represents a promising… more»
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85k Original Miles: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible
I consider my automotive taste to be eclectic and feel that every classic deserves respect. However, when one survives for over six decades in rock-solid form, those feelings are heightened. Such is the case with this 1960 Lincoln Continental… more»
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Merrill, Wisconsin Estate Sale! Impalas, Packards, Dirt Trackers!
Pining for something to do over the next couple of days? Head on over to Merrill, Wisconsin to check out this forty-car estate sale with a bonus: some of the cars actually have titles! Unfortunately, that doesn’t include these… more»
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27k Mile Survivor? 1979 Lincoln Continental
The Continental was one of Lincoln’s most popular automobiles, offered on and off between 1940 and 2020. It competed head-to-head with the Cadillac de Ville for much of that time. One of the slower-selling versions was the 2-door hardtop,… more»
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Mark IV Survivor: 1976 Lincoln Continental
The 1970s Lincoln Continental Mark IV was a true land yacht. In production from 1972 to 1976, it was up to 228 inches in length by 1976 (a full 19 feet) and weighed more than 5,200 lbs. That automobile… more»
