1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible

STOCK # 2764

THIS 1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE IS LOCATED IN: FORT PIERCE, FL 34946

The Lincoln Continental is a series of mid-sized and full-sized luxury cars produced by Lincoln, a division of the American automaker Ford Motor Company. Introduced in 1939 as a personal vehicle of Edsel Ford, who commissioned a coachbuilt Lincoln-Zephyr convertible as a vacation vehicle to attract potential Lincoln buyers. In what would give the model line its name, the exterior was given European "continental" styling elements, including a rear-mounted spare tire. Produced for 55 years across nearly eight decades, there are ten generations of the Lincoln Continental.

Fourth generation (1961–1969)

For the 1961 model year the Lincoln range was consolidated into one model. Following the $60 million in losses to develop the 1958–1960 cars, all models were replaced by a new Lincoln Continental. Making its first appearance since 1948, the fourth-generation was available only as a four-door sedan and convertible until its 1966MY refresh.

Although shedding nearly 15 inches in length and 8 inches in wheelbase over its 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V predecessor, the new model was nevertheless heavier than its Cadillac or Imperial counterparts. Its solid construction and rigorous post-build inspection of each vehicle reflected Ford corporate management's commitment to making the finest mass-produced domestic automobile of its time – an enviable reputation it achieved.

The 1961 Lincoln Continental and its designers received a Bronze Medal by the Industrial Design Institute (IDI) of New York, NY. This institute rarely gives awards to vehicles. It also won Car Life's 1961 Engineering Excellence Award.

The 1961 Lincoln Continental was introduced with four-door sedan and four-door convertible versions, replacing the Lincoln Premiere and Lincoln Continental Mark V. For the first time in a car manufactured in the United States, the Lincoln Continental was sold with a 2 year/ 24,000 mi (39,000 km) bumper-to-bumper warranty. California Walnut veneer was used on the doors and instrument panel.

• CLEAN TITLE
• CREAM EXTERIOR WITH BEIGE INTERIOR
• THIS LINCOLN CONTINENTAL HAS 92,283 MILES
• 430 CI ENGINE
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
• ORIGINAL CRUISE CONTROL
• ORIGINAL AM/FM RADIO
• POWER WINDOWS
• POWER STEERING
• WELL MAINTAINED, GARAGE KEPT
• RUNS AND DRIVES