1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible on 2040-cars
Sacramento, California, United States
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In 1961, the Continental was completely redesigned by Elwood Engel. Originally intended to be the 1961 Ford Thunderbird, the design was enlarged and slightly altered before being switched to the Lincoln line by Robert McNamara. The '61 is the only Continental model with the "Thunderbird Grill", which is one feature that sets it apart from the later models. The new Continental's most recognized trademark, front-opening rear "suicide doors". The doors were to become the best-known feature of 1960s Lincolns. The 1961 Continental was Elwood Engel's Magnum Opus, as he was responsible for the complete design of the car. Only 2,857 were produced in 1961 and you are bidding on one of them. This generation of Continental is favored by collectors and has appeared in many motion pictures, such as Goldfinger, The Matrix, Last Action Hero, Kalifornia, Spider-Man 2, Hit and run, Animal House, and the Inspector Gadget films. It has also appeared in the television series Pushing Daisies, in the opening sequence of the television series Entourage, and as the vehicle of choice for Michael Chiklis's character Vincent Savino in the series Vegas. This car gets more attention than most other classics or current cars everywhere I drive it. When the tops down on a sunny day, you can't beat the ride. The car is in good shape. Runs and drives and top works flawlessly. The power windows all work as well as the automatic seats and all other gauges except the clock. Still can't believe that cars had so many features over 50 years ago. The vacuum locks don't work and there is no antenna, but the radio works great. The body is straight, and the chrome is all there and in great shape. There is some surface rust (see pictures) and the paint isn't perfect, but looks great on the road. The car rides on a brand new set of Coker tires. The original interior is in remarable condition for being the original. The leather is in great shape. The dash is clean and is free from any sun damage. The engine looks and runs well. Car has a minor oil leak and stalls from time to time if she hasn't been driven in a while. I purchased my dream car last year and unfortuneately work is moving me to a major metropolitan area and I can't figure out a way to keep this beauty in my life. My understanding is that I am the third owner and that the 54,000 miles are original (can't confirm). I bought the car from Minnesota from the second owner who purchased it from an estate sale. He cleaned it up and sold it to me. Please e-mail or call anytime you have a question, I am happy to answer any question you have so you can bid with confidence. Enjoy the pictures. E-mail me if you would like to see video of the car starting and the top closing. I would love to see this pretty girl go to an owner who will love her like I do. Also, while the buyer is responsible for shipping, I am happy to assist in any way to make sure she gets to you safe and sound. Thanks. |
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Thu, 11 Sep 2014We all had to see this coming. Conan O'Brien has released a parody of Matthew McConaughey's new ads for the 2015 Lincoln MKC and remixed them with lines from one of his most critically acclaimed recent roles.
The now much darker commercial probably isn't how Lincoln would prefer the MKC to be marketed, but really in a few of the actual ads, McConaughey already seems moments away from breaking into a full Rustin Cohle from True Detective impression. The cadence and tone of his voice are just so close to that character, especially in the one where he's talking to the bull standing in the middle of the road. It very nearly verges on parody anyway; Conan is just turning all of this up to 11.
It's a little surprising that the writers didn't dig a little deeper into the McConaughey oeuvre for the parody. Maybe McConaughey could have taken the MKC for a party at the Moon Tower from Dazed and Confused. In any case, it's worth a quick watch, so check it out.
Five vehicles named Top Safety Pick+ including new Civic, MKZ
Fri, 08 Mar 2013In an attempt to help push vehicle safety to a higher level, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety created a stricter Top Safety Pick+ rating last year, which incorporates a brutal small overlap test and requires cars to get Good ratings in four out of the five categories (and no less than Acceptable in the fifth). Joining the list of the safest cars of 2013, the 2013 Volvo XC60, Lincoln MKZ, Honda Civic (sedan and coupe) and the 2014 Mazda6 have all received the coveted TSP+ rating.
The Mazda6 and Lincoln MKZ have both been completely redesigned, and both received Acceptable ratings in the small overlap test. The Honda Civic, coming off its emergency refresh for 2013, is the first small car to be subjected to the small overlap test, and IIHS says that one of the car's many upgrades includes a stiffer front structure allowing it to receive Good ratings in all categories. Similarly, the XC60 gets all Good ratings thanks to, according to IIHS, Volvo updating the airbag software allowing the side airbags to inflate during the small overlap test.
The 2014 Subaru Forester has not yet been subjected to the small overlap test, so it must make do with just a Top Safety Pick rating until the IIHS tests small utility vehicles, which is expected to happen later in the spring.
Huge JFK auction includes two classic Lincolns
Wed, 09 Oct 2013Want to own a piece of American history? Perhaps you should consider 35th President John F. Kennedy's limousine, a stretched 1960 Lincoln Continental, or the last car he safely rode in before his assassination, a 1963 Lincoln Continental convertible. Both of them will be up for sale at the Camelot: Fifty Years after Dallas auction on October 24, a JFK 50th anniversary auction in Boston.
The black 1960 Continental was part of the presidential motorcade and is bulletproof. The body has been restored to the tune of about $35,000, according to RR Auctions, but the interior was left alone. That's okay, because the winning bidder will be able to enjoy lounging in the well-preserved seats and stepping on the original tan carpeting, just as President Kennedy did. The next owner can even play President, with a divider window, passenger air controls and a two-way telephone - if a chauffeur is hired, of course. The starting bid for the Continental is $25,000.
The other car is more historically relevant (but in this writer's eye, less beautiful), and commands a starting bid of $50,000. The white, convertible 1963 Continental was the last car President Kennedy rode in before his assassination in Dallas - with a notarized document by the car's owner at the time as proof. It was used to transport the President, his wife, Jacqeuline, and Texas governor John Connally "from a breakfast and speech at the Texas Hotel ballroom through the streets of Fort Worth to Carswell Air Force Base, where they boarded a short flight to Dallas on the morning of November 22, 1963," according to RR Auctions. Lincoln specialist Baker Restoration in Connecticut restored the car, which included an engine replacement, body work and paint. Most of the interior, including the seats, are in original condition.