- Older restoration that presents remarkably well
- Thoroughly equipped, including air-conditioning
- Highly desirable iconic American design
- AACA Senior National First Prize and Lincoln Continental Owners Club National Competition award winner
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From the Passport Collection
1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sedan
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
After the heavily sculpted and chrome laden 1958 to 1960 models, Lincoln designers went back to the drawing board to create a clean, modern new car that would debut in 1961. Focusing on elegant simplicity, the line would be pared down to a single model, the Continental, which would be offered only as a four-door sedan and as a four-door convertible, with the latter being the last of its kind to be built by a Detroit automaker, when the model was discontinued in 1967. The new Continental, created under the leadership of Elwood Engel, was smaller than earlier models, but continued to utilize unibody construction. The decision to downsize the Continental resulted in one of its most distinctive features: suicide-style rear doors, as there was simply not enough room between the wheel wells for four doors and a generous rear passenger seat without hinging the back doors at the rear.
In order to accommodate an ultra-low ride height, the Continental boasted an innovative driveshaft that was lowered as far as possible to reduce the interior tunnel. Other advanced features included extensive factory rustproofing, curved window glass, and a standard two-year 24,000-mile factory warranty, which was the first of its kind offered on an American car. Each Continental underwent exhaustive road testing prior to its delivery to its original owner. The automotive writers of the day complimented Lincoln on its minimal design changes, with Jim Wright of Motor Trend (July 1963) stating: "At first glance, it's not easy to tell a 1963 Continental from a 1962-or even a 1961, for that matter. Planned obsolescence just isn't cricket in a car that costs upwards of $6,200, so styling changes from year to year are very subtle." This continuation of design also rewarded Lincoln owners with improved value retention at trade-in time, which was something earlier Lincolns hadn't seen. It is no wonder that the model endured such a lasting success, with a styling theme that would be used through the end of the decade, and it has become a hallmark of Lincoln design.
A superior luxury vehicle in its day, this 1964 Lincoln Continental is well-equipped with power seats, power vent windows, factory air-conditioning, a power convertible top (which is fully operable), power steering, power brakes, and automatic headlight dimmers. Offered with a comprehensive restoration finished in the late '90s, it shows remarkably well today and has garnered an AACA Senior National First Prize as well as a "Major Award Winner" badge at the Lincoln Continental Owners Club national competition. The white paint is evenly applied and pairs nicely with the eye-catching red upholstery in the cabin. Comfortable and spacious, the cabin can carry multiple guests and transport them in true top-of-the-line 1960s luxury. If more space is needed for overnight luggage, this Lincoln has a large trunk that Don Corleone and Al Capone would be proud of. Under the hood lies a nice and tidy engine bay that entails the mechanically fit 430-cubic-inch V-8 engine. Acquired by the Passport Collection at the start of 2008, it has been lovingly cared for, annually maintained, driven, and always stored in their climate-controlled facility.
Ready to be shifted into drive and float down the road, this well-equipped award-winning 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible Sedan patiently awaits to be thoroughly enjoyed by its next lucky caretaker.
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