Photo: Barrett-Jackson
There are many cars of the old days that get another shot at stardom during our time, and they each appeal to collectors with tastes as different as the cars themselves. But no matter what each of these guys' favorite car is, we're pretty certain this modified Lincoln Continental of the 1960s will leave them all speechless.
As a luxury car, the Continentals have always been cherished cars, both back in the day when they were made (production ran, on and off, from 1939 to 2020), and in our times, when re-made examples capture the imagination and empty the pockets of auction goers.
The Lincoln we have here is of 1966 make, meaning it is part of the fourth generation of the model – one of the most cherished by the custom and collector's worlds these days. It was modified by an undisclosed shop sometime in the past, and at the end of September it is going under the Barrett-Jackson hammer in New Orleans.
The car is a convertible by trade and, befitting any modified Continental of that generation, it comes dressed in all black. Discreet touches of chrome on the new bumpers, mirrors, and wheel caps, and the whitewall tires on the 20-inch Mobsteel wheels are the only other details present on the ride. LED halo headlights are fitted at the front and probably glow in an eerie way during dark nights, when they're the only things pointing to the massive car that follows behind them.
The Continental's suicide doors open to reveal an interior in matching black, poured over the 6-way leather seats. It is there where amenities like air conditioning, power steering and power windows can be found and enjoyed.
The car is propped on an air suspension system backed by a 3-inch lift, and that makes the classy machine look even more imposing. Behind the wheels sits a heavy-duty braking system of Ford make, which kicks in every time the driver wants to keep the 462ci engine in check.
The unit, which is the size of the largest one offered back in the 1960s by the American carmaker for this model, develops 340 hp and features an upgraded Ford camshaft. An automatic transmission keeps the troop under control, and a dual exhaust system handles the breathing.
We are not told how much the car cost to be made this way, and there's no indication as to how much its seller hopes to fetch for it. That's because the Lincoln is going under the hammer with no reserve, meaning he who offers the highest sum wins it.
Just to give you a starting point in that though, consider a stock but very well-kept car of this kind is estimated by valuation company Hagerty to be worth around $46,700.
The Lincoln we have here is of 1966 make, meaning it is part of the fourth generation of the model – one of the most cherished by the custom and collector's worlds these days. It was modified by an undisclosed shop sometime in the past, and at the end of September it is going under the Barrett-Jackson hammer in New Orleans.
The car is a convertible by trade and, befitting any modified Continental of that generation, it comes dressed in all black. Discreet touches of chrome on the new bumpers, mirrors, and wheel caps, and the whitewall tires on the 20-inch Mobsteel wheels are the only other details present on the ride. LED halo headlights are fitted at the front and probably glow in an eerie way during dark nights, when they're the only things pointing to the massive car that follows behind them.
The Continental's suicide doors open to reveal an interior in matching black, poured over the 6-way leather seats. It is there where amenities like air conditioning, power steering and power windows can be found and enjoyed.
The car is propped on an air suspension system backed by a 3-inch lift, and that makes the classy machine look even more imposing. Behind the wheels sits a heavy-duty braking system of Ford make, which kicks in every time the driver wants to keep the 462ci engine in check.
The unit, which is the size of the largest one offered back in the 1960s by the American carmaker for this model, develops 340 hp and features an upgraded Ford camshaft. An automatic transmission keeps the troop under control, and a dual exhaust system handles the breathing.
We are not told how much the car cost to be made this way, and there's no indication as to how much its seller hopes to fetch for it. That's because the Lincoln is going under the hammer with no reserve, meaning he who offers the highest sum wins it.
Just to give you a starting point in that though, consider a stock but very well-kept car of this kind is estimated by valuation company Hagerty to be worth around $46,700.
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