1967 Lincoln Continental

Convertible

462-cubic inch (only built for three years)

Automatic C-6

7Y86G833980

Clear

Gasoline

This numbers-matching car has attitude with a new black paint job so well done it's like looking in a mirror (see photos) with metal trim that runs the length of this long car. How long? It's 220" long, 79.7" wide and is 55" tall. The new bright red interior adds the fun factor to the car - red leather seats, carpet, seat belts, dashboard, steering wheel and sun visors makes this car pop. The Lincoln Continental logo is embroidered in the back of the driver's and passenger's seat up front and in the center of the long bench seat in the back (see photos). An easy flip down arm rest can be found in both the front seat and rear seat. The car has so much room it's like driving your living room down the road. Six people can easily fit in the car with room to spare but as many as eight can sit without serious crowding. The convertible top, powered by six different relays, works and the owner has put a new convertible top on for protection. Flip the dashboard switch or twist a key from the outside and the rear trunk opens up, the roof starts to retract and rear glass automatically folds down. The rear deck lid automatically closes down over the convertible roof when it is retracted and two worm gears pull the the trunk lid tight for a nice, seamless seal. There is no convertible top boot exposed, just sleek lines. The car runs great and, as you would expect, the Lincoln Continental ride is like floating on a cloud down the highway. The car is powered by a monstrous 462 cubic-inch, which is rare and was only produced for three years (mileage is an estimate - true mileage is unknown). The rear end is a 208, one of the best ever made by Ford. The automobile has a C-6 transmission. The uniqueness of the car is accented by the car's horn - it sounds like a symphony - and the speedometer. The speedo shows your speed - 0-120 mph - and below it is a window that appears black when sitting still. As you pick up speed, the speedometer turns white but once you hit 70 mph - which is easy to do in this car - the spinning spool in the little window turns red. This was the pre-digital days and this speedometer is very unique. Just another unique touch to this car. How well has this car been maintained through the years? The original owner's manual is included with the car, bearing the names of the original owner and the second owner found stamped inside the owner's manual cover. Whether driving to a restaurant or club or just tooling around town, this car gets all the attention.This rare, unique classic car is offered from the personal collection of prominent NASCAR race promoter Eddie Gossage, President of famed Texas Motor Speedway. The 1967 Lincoln Continental was among the fourth generation of Lincolns (1961-1969). The 1967 edition was the last year to offer the four-door convertible. Only 2,276 units were originally built, all coming from the plant in Wixom, Mich. After 46 years you can imagine that only a handful of these dinosaurs remain on the road. The car, which weighs an incredible 5,505-pounds, was the basis for the presidential limousine. Following President Kennedy's assassination in the Lincoln Continental presidential limo in 1963, the car was sent to Hess & Eisenhart in Cincinnati where the limousine was rebuilt with armor and the convertible top was replaced by a permanent hard top roof. It was used into the Carter Administration before being taken out of service. The car is now on display at the Henry Ford Museum. The buyer will be responsible for ensuring payment within five business days of the close of auction. The buyer assumes all risk. The description provided here is as best we can explain; some items may be inaccurate. The automobile is available before buying for inspection by appointment. This car is sold as is. No warranty is offered or implied. The buyer bears the responsibility of ensuring all details in this description are accurate before bidding.