1963 Lincoln Continental Sedan In Silver Mink Metallic - True Survivor on 2040-cars

This 1963 Lincoln Continental sedan in Silver Mink Metallic, factory leather interior true survivor car was found in Connecticut where it sat in storage for over 14 years.  This car is virtually original, except for typical maintenance parts, like rotor and cap, plug wires, plugs, etc..  Odometer has 68,286 original miles on it.  Paint is original and has not been touched.  It does show some signs of crazing and age, and there are a few very minor door dings on the car.  The hood has some surface rust as shown in the pictures.  There are a couple of small bubbles on the bottom edge of the driver’s door, but this car is as clean and straight as I have ever seen for a 50+ year old original paint car – especially being from the east coast.  It does not look like this car ever saw salt and was garage kept its entire life.   The chrome is in good shape with very little pitting.  There are scratches on the passenger side of the front bumper and the driver side of the rear bumper.  One of the hubcaps has some curb rash.  There are also two small dents on the rear bumper to the passenger side of the license plate holder.  The interior is entirely original and the leather is in very good shape for being 51 years old. The headliner is solid except for a small 1/2 inch tear above the passenger seat.  Please see the pictures showing the defects listed above.  Also, hood insulation is missing.  Unfortunately, the clock does not work.   This car has power seats, power locks and power windows.  The driver’s side power window switches have either been refurbished or replaced and all power windows work from all switches.  Power antenna still works, as does the radio.  Blower motor works as do all dash controls – even the cigarette lighter.  I am the fourth owner and I have the original order slip, dealer invoice, window sticker, owners manual and receipts that show a good maintenance history by the prior owners.  This car has a clean NJ title. 

I found the car around January 1, 2014 and have performed the following work to it:

• ·      Installed all new OEM specific brake lines from Classic Tube,
• ·      Flushed the fuel system and replaced fuel filter,
• ·      Replaced all wheel cylinders,
• ·      Replaced all soft rubber brake hoses,
• ·      Replaced brake shoes and hardware,
• ·      Replaced front wheel bearings and seals with Timken bearings and seals,
• ·      Rebuilt carburetor with original Carter AFB parts including an entire accelerator pump assembly,
• ·      Changed rotor cap, rotor, condenser, coil, plugs and plug wires (kept original coil and cap),
• ·      Removed, bead blasted and repainted the intake manifold with correct color high temp paint and replaced gaskets,
• ·      Had the radiator re-cored with OEM core and repainted by reputable radiator shop,
• ·      Had the expansion tank bead blasted, re-braised and painted proper Ford color,
• ·      Changed the thermostat,
• ·      Bead blasted the valve covers, painted factory color, and replaced valve cover gaskets,
• ·      Changed all fluids in the car including the trans fluid and filter change;
• ·      Changed all coolant hoses, including bypass and many vacuum lines,
• ·      Changed belts, 
•      Refurbished window switches and replaced one,
• ·      Replaced battery.

When replacing the brake lines and flushing the fuel system, I had to remove the driver’s side-wheel well access panel to get to the brake proportioning valve and fuel lines – the interior of the wheel wells and firewall showed no signs of rust whatsoever and the undercoating looks completely original. 

            This car is a TRUE SURVIVOR, not just an unrestored car.  In my opinion, its easily a number 3+ or 2- car.  It runs great, shifts are firm and brakes are strong.  It will need an exhaust from the resonators back.  The door, window and trunk seals are all original and look to be in good shape, but I would not trust them if you plan on leaving the car outside.  Although the wide whites look great and have a lot of tread left, I suggest changing them to new wide white radials.  The car comes with an Evolution Fabric cover that is specific to the car.  Original jack and tools remain and don’t look like they have ever been used.

            There is nothing to hide with this car and I believe it speaks for itself, especially in person.  If you are in the area, stop by and take a look at it.  I have been driving it to work on nice days and she runs great!  This is a great driver for cruise nights and an even better candidate for restoration or fun custom project. 

            Please feel free to ask any question about the car or if you want some additional pictures.  Also, although the listing says local pickup only, if you are within a few hours of New Jersey, we may be able to work something out for delivery in an enclosed trailer.  Cars like this don’t come around very often.  If big sixties cruisers are you thing, you should take advantage of this rare opportunity.  Good luck bidding!