1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible Ragtop Restored, Suicide on 2040-cars
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Up for auction is my beautiful 1962 Lincoln Continental soft top. Perfect example of an original and rust-free classic. Only 3000 of these convertibles were built back in 62' and they are getting harder to find each year especially in this condition. This beauty has just over 50k original miles, it's always been stored indoors and only driven on sunny days in dry weather. Absolutley no rust issues anywhere and it has perfect original body panels throughout. As you can see from the pictures it's very straight and everything lines up just as it should. Doors open and close perfect and everything lines up just like the day it rolled off the assembly line.The car underwent cosmetic restoration in 2008 with a new paint job, convertible top, interior upholstery, trim re-chroming, and a few other additions. It runs excellent and it's safe to say you can fly down here and drive her back home without a concern. The car has the original 430 engine and C-6 trans that were both rebuilt back in 2002. The original carburator is rebuilt, replaced the power steering pump, and had the full exhaust system replaced. Car runs amazing and feels like you're riding on a cloud at any speed. This Lincoln has lots of power and picks up fairly quick for such a large car. Engine bay is very clean and the motor was pulled out when the car was repainted to have the color in the bay walls match the exterior. The suspension, power steering, and power brakes all work perfect and the car drives with great ease. It has new wide white-wall Cooker tires (paid $1,000 for the set). No squeaks or rattles anywhere and the engine runs very quite as a Lincoln should. All 4 power window motors were just rebuilt and go up and down well. Exterior lights, wipers, turn signals, power seat, ect all work fine. Spent over $5,000 on the convertible top system and replaced the hydraulic pump, all new hoses, electrical relays, rebuilt all 4 hydraulic solenoids, replaced 4 new deck cylinders, and rebuilt the worm gear mechanism. If you know early 60's convertible Lincolns then you know how complex these systems were designed and you know they can cost a small fortune to have operating properly. The interior was all done about 2 years ago which included seat upholstery, door panels, interior carpet, trunk carpet, custom tire cover, and new vinyl convertible top. The Lincoln was painted in 2008 with a nice two stage "Royal Red" paint job that still looks great. There's a couple minor paint imperfections from average use but nothing noticeable. Car has all original sheet metal and it has never been in an accident. It's never had any rust issues or metal repairs done to it either. Original glass all around in excellent shape as well. All the exterior chrome and stainless trim is original and looks very clean for being over 50 years old. Most of the interior trim has been re-chromed and polished so there's no pitting showing which is common for these old Lincolns. The only things that still need attention are the A/C system and original radio. I pulled out the factory A/C compressor a few months to have it rebuilt but never got around to it. All you have to do is rebuild or replace it (about $300 on eBay for a new one) then recharge the system with freon and you're good to go. The original AM radio works but just needs new dash speakers hooked up. This beauty turns heads and gets thumbs up wherever we drive it. If you don't like being the center of attention when you're on the road then this car is not for you. I've got a clean CA title in hand with current registration ready to be transferred to its new owner. Car is available for inspection by any serious bidder during this auction so feel free to send me a message with your phone number and I will call you to set up an appointment. As all other classic cars it is being sold in AS IS condition and there is no warranty included in this sale. Please ask questions if you are unsure of anything prior to bidding. View my feedback and bid with confidence. Thanks for viewing my listing. |
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Lincoln dealers frustrated over slow MKZ production ramp-up
Tue, 12 Feb 2013Lincoln has clearly been working hard to get the word out about its 2013 MKZ sedan. The Dearborn automaker has taken out lavish spreads to trumpet its boldly styled new model in magazines of every description, along with placing commercials for both the vehicle and the reborn brand behind it on all manner of television programs, including the super-costly Super Bowl earlier this month.
Pity, then, that Lincoln dealers don't have enough MKZs to sell. According to The Detroit News, parent company Ford has spent a good portion of its time at this week's National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Florida attempting to pacify upset dealers who don't have enough examples of the pivotal new vehicle in stock.
As the DetNews notes, Lincoln only sold 453 MKZs last month, a whopping 73-percent decrease over the same period last year when the sedan's predecessor was on sale. In fact, the stunted supply had enough impact that Lincoln's January figures worked out to a 32-year low for the brand, just as it's trying to get back on its feet. This, despite the fact that the MKZ is said to have the biggest number of pre-orders in the marque's history.
Ford recalls 2017 Lincoln Continental for headlight problem
Tue, Oct 11 2016Ford Motor Co. is already recalling the 2017 Lincoln Continental for a headlight problem, the automaker announced Tuesday. The HID headlights may have been assembled with LED lens that don't have the correct lens optics to meet federal visibility requirements for turn signals. Ford says it is unaware of any accidents related to the issue. The company will replace the headlamp assemblies, if needed. The safety compliance recall covers 1,876 Continentals built from June 14 to Sept. 23 at Ford's Flat Rock factory south of Detroit. Most of the cars are in the United States; 49 are in Canada, and one is in a federalized territory. Only about 300 cars are in consumers' hands, a spokesperson said. Customers can use a Lincoln service program where dealers will pick up their Continental, fix it for free, and return it, the spokesperson said. Lincoln has high hopes for the Continental. The flagship sedan uses one of Lincoln's most iconic names and features a luxurious interior, available 400-horsepower V6 engine, and safety features like adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. Lincoln recently announced an elaborate marketing campaign shot by renown photographer Annie Leibovitz to generate interest in the Continental. In a separate recall, Ford also said Tuesday that 60 Edges from the 2015-16 model year are being recalled to update their antilock braking system module. Related Video: Featured Gallery 2017 Lincoln Continental Campaign View 12 Photos Recalls Ford Lincoln
Lincoln Continental production likely to shift to Flat Rock
Fri, Jun 12 2015Lincoln production may be returning to Michigan, according to a new report from Automotive News. While the brand's current big sedan, the MKS, is built alongside the Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer, and their Police Interceptor counterparts at the Blue Oval's Chicago, IL factory, the production version of the Continental won't be screwed together in the Windy City. According to AN, "industry sources" claim the Continental will join the Ford Mustang and Ford Fusion – on which the big Lincoln is loosely based – at the company's Flat Rock, MI factory. The move isn't just based on convenience, though. Ford is selling a lot of Explorers, and shifting Lincoln production away from Chicago Assembly frees up production capacity for the popular SUV. "Chicago Assembly Plant is vital to our global manufacturing footprint and will continue to manufacture the Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor vehicles even after we phase out production of the MKS in 2016," Ford told Automotive News. "We will continue to match production to demand." Looking at the numbers further backs up the argument against Lincoln production in Chicago. Last year alone, Ford built nearly 285,000 Explorers and over 73,000 Taurus sedans, compared to just 8,300 Lincolns. Finally, as AN tells it, Ford is almost telegraphing the Continental's arrival in Flat Rock. The facility has a four-week shut down scheduled from June 15 through July 13, which is twice as long as the typical summer vacation, while there's another two weeks off slated for September. Related Video: