1969 Lincoln Continental

Limousine

V8

Automatic

9Y82A-849361

Clear

Very limited production car with very few of these classic automobiles surviving. These cars were desired by many celebrities and government officials (even the Pope). This particular vehicle was most recently owned by Robert Stephens, founder of Geek Squad. It was kept part of its life at the Beverly Hills hotel where it was used while he worked on the west coast. The last few years this car was stored at the Best Buy headquarters in Richfield, Minnesota. The other piece of history we know about the car is on the copy of the Build Sheet stating the car was originally bought by a private owner in Lincoln, Nebraska (see picture of build sheet.) Here is an article from Motor Trend where Mr. Stephens discusses the car: I inserted "(dot)" where there should be a "." since ebay does not like links in their ads. http://www(dot)motortrend(dot)com/features/consumer/lehmann-peterson-geek-squad This is a “true collectors” car. Very few exist in the world. There are two known production inventories for this year of production. A list by Robert Peterson suggests: Production numbers for 1969 = 76-78 produced Predicted survivors for 1969 = 12 still in existence A survey performed by LP enthusiast and expert Harvey W. Schofield suggests: Production numbers for 1969 = 85-93 produced Predicted survivors for 1969 = 29 still in existence Some history on the L-P: Lehmann-Peterson was founded in 1963 when Robert "Pete" Peterson met George "Skip" Lehmann. Robert Peterson was in auto racing and for many years he was a chief mechanic, building racers for use at Indianapolis. George Lehmann at the age of 21 had received a large inheritance from his father who died in Boston's Coconut Grove Night Club fire. In a small Chicago garage on Harlem Avenue they took a 1963 Lincoln cut it in half and added a 34 inch stretch. They also added their plaque which read "Executive Limousine by Lehmann-Peterson". Only one prototype was constructed in the Harlem Avenue garage. (When production began, operations were moved to a shop at 2710 North Sawyer Avenue and one on Armitage Street) Ford was impressed with the 1963 prototype especially the seating arrangement which created a conversation area atmosphere. Ford kept the car for further testing being concerned about safety and the strength of the frame with the additional length. Then on February 25, 1964, after 40,000 miles of testing, Ford and Lehmann-Peterson reached an agreement. It was first displayed at the New York International Automobile Show in April, 1964. Over the next 6 years Lehmann-Peterson produced around 600 limousines for government official, business executive, numerous celebrities including Jackie Gleason, Spencer Tracy, The Supremes, The Rolling Stones, Sophia Loren, Jerry Lewis, Robert Vaughn, Victor Borge, Senator Robert Kennedy, Aristotle Onassis and even a 1964 "Popemobile". To find some helpful links for researching Lehmann-Peterson vehicles: I inserted "(dot)" where there should be a "." since ebay does not like links in their ads. This way you can type the address into the browser for your searches Link to production numbers and survivors lists: http://my(dot)net-link(dot)net/~dcline/limlpstt(dot)htm Link to celebrity owners http://my(dot)net-link(dot)net/~dcline/limlpcel(dot)htm Other info www(dot)coachbuilt(dot)com/bui/l/lehmann_peterson/lehmann_peterson(dot)htm www(dot)lehmannpeterson(dot)com/ http://my(dot)net-link(dot)net/~dcline/limlpown(dot)htm This car runs and drives. All the power windows (including power “vent” windows) and locks work. The vinyl top is like new and so is the upholstery on the seats and carpet. The door panels appear to be original. It has a few bumps and bruises but it is nice shape and certainly turns heads. This vehicle is just too large to keep at our home…it is approximately 22 feet long, so plan accordingly. Mileage indicated is 89375, I am not sure if this is the actual mileage but I suspect it is since the motor appears to be original. Speedo works so mileage is likely accurate. We bought it from the previous owner who was moving out of state. We have taken it on a few shorter drives (20 miles or less) to some car shows and our children’s proms where it handled very nicely. If you are a “long distance buyer” we can't speak for how it drives long distances. I would recommend you plan on shipping this car to your destination since I have not driven it any long distances and due to how rare the vehicle is. The only thing that we are aware of not working is the air conditioning but we have not attempted to charge it. We are not sure if it is the old AC system or if it has been converted to the new style. We were told the A/C system is somehow also set up to run through the wine case in the back. The only item I know missing from the car is cover/emblem for the trunk lock. There are a few scratches here and there. Some paint bubbles. This car is priced to move, well below others’ buy it now prices. Keywords: limousine Lincoln continental lehmann Peterson lehman Petersen suicide doors classic rare LP 69 ’69 suicide doors