Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller bsp_designs
Lincoln's marketing strategy became super-aggressive in 1966, all in an attempt to save the Continental from a collapse that looked almost impossible to avoid.
Ford's brand made several notable changes to the body styles available in the lineup. On the one hand, the two-door convertible was gone, with Lincoln sticking with the 4-door version exclusively. To fill the gap in this market, the carmaker introduced a 2-door hardtop that sold like hotcakes, especially as the Continental was $600 cheaper than in 1965.
The new Continental also sported a tweaked engine with a larger displacement. The popular 430 available for several model years on the Continental was dropped, with Lincoln now offering a 462 big-block unit for the first time.
The Continental continued to be an intriguing model, and all original examples did not lose their consumer appeal. The 4-door convertible posted on eBay by seller bsp_designs is living proof, as it checks most boxes for a potential restoration project.
However, it doesn't mean that saving this Continental will be easy. The vehicle has been sitting for 47 years in a barn, with the seller explaining that the car was moved to storage in 1976 and hasn't moved since then.
The long tenure in hiding produced the typical issues, including in terms of rust. The floors have been wrecked, and you'll have to replace them. I also expect similar problems in the trunk. The body also exhibits similar metal problems, though the rust doesn't look like it managed to go through yet. I'm more concerned about the undersides, so put this Continental on a lift and see what's hiding in there before committing to a purchase.
The interior is wrecked, so you won't get any seats, possibly as the Continental served as a donor for other projects.
If you're curious about what happens under the hood, we're getting mysterious details in this regard. The original 462 still appears to be in the car, but the seller says they also have another freshly rebuilt 462 that can go with the Continental. It could be a sign that the original V8 is seized from sitting, but you should ask for additional information. If the original engine turns over by hand, it could be worth restoring, especially if the buyer plans to return to the factory specifications.
Overall, this Continental looks ready for restoration, though time will tell if the car finds a new owner as part of this auction. The top offer right now is $250, but a reserve is obviously in place. If you want to skip the fight and secure this Continental, you must pay $4,500. The vehicle is parked in Magnolia, Texas, and you'll need a trailer to take it home.
The new Continental also sported a tweaked engine with a larger displacement. The popular 430 available for several model years on the Continental was dropped, with Lincoln now offering a 462 big-block unit for the first time.
The Continental continued to be an intriguing model, and all original examples did not lose their consumer appeal. The 4-door convertible posted on eBay by seller bsp_designs is living proof, as it checks most boxes for a potential restoration project.
However, it doesn't mean that saving this Continental will be easy. The vehicle has been sitting for 47 years in a barn, with the seller explaining that the car was moved to storage in 1976 and hasn't moved since then.
The long tenure in hiding produced the typical issues, including in terms of rust. The floors have been wrecked, and you'll have to replace them. I also expect similar problems in the trunk. The body also exhibits similar metal problems, though the rust doesn't look like it managed to go through yet. I'm more concerned about the undersides, so put this Continental on a lift and see what's hiding in there before committing to a purchase.
The interior is wrecked, so you won't get any seats, possibly as the Continental served as a donor for other projects.
If you're curious about what happens under the hood, we're getting mysterious details in this regard. The original 462 still appears to be in the car, but the seller says they also have another freshly rebuilt 462 that can go with the Continental. It could be a sign that the original V8 is seized from sitting, but you should ask for additional information. If the original engine turns over by hand, it could be worth restoring, especially if the buyer plans to return to the factory specifications.
Overall, this Continental looks ready for restoration, though time will tell if the car finds a new owner as part of this auction. The top offer right now is $250, but a reserve is obviously in place. If you want to skip the fight and secure this Continental, you must pay $4,500. The vehicle is parked in Magnolia, Texas, and you'll need a trailer to take it home.
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