Perfect Driver: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible

1966 Lincoln Continental Description

1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible

6Y86G443022
85,403 miles

Overview
This 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible has been owned by a Vancouver, BC collector since 1991 and has been preserved to its original showroom condition. Always garage-stored and professionally maintained, it is an excellent rust-free example of a well cared for driver. It is a numbers-matching, three-owner vehicle that was imported to Vancouver, BC from Seattle, WA. This makes it a very easyreentryto the United States, with no import duty owed, should it find its way back there.

Exterior
Paint is not original but is in very good condition and matches all panels well. It has dust trapped in the finish in some places and the right rear door has a light 3” vertical scratch in the middle. Otherwise, with a simple wash and chamois the overall curb appeal is very, very good. Body and panels are straight with consistent panel gaps.
All chrome and stainless trim is complete and original and in excellent condition.
Convertible Top
All convertible top mechanisms work perfectly. A classic car specialist mechanic inspected the system and changed one of the hydraulic rams a few years ago. The top cover and rear window seem to be original and are in excellent condition.
Glass
All glass is in good condition. Every window has Carlite logo which I suspect means they are all original.
Interior
Original upholstery and carpets are in fantastic condition with no rips or excessive wear. This car even has its original rubber floor mat set.
All instruments work with dashboard and door panels in pristine original condition.
Engine
The 462ci V8 runs smoothly and quietly and makes good power. Some leaks can be seen in the underbody photos of the engine that seem to be coming from oil pan. I suspect that an old, dry pan gasket is to blame and is an inexpensive repair. Otherwise, the engine shows very well from the topside and has all its original covers, factory decals, reservoir bags etc.
The exhaust system was upgraded to full stainless and is very quiet.
A/C refrigerant was updated from R-12 (Freon) to R-134a and blows cold.
Transmission shifts smoothly, just like new.
Wheels and tires
All wheel covers are original and in very good condition with no dents.
Tires are P235/75/R15 Michelin Radial XH M+S tubeless and have good tread remaining.

Underbody

The underbody is exceptionally clean with no signs of excessive corrosion. Floor pans are clean, rockers solid, wheel wells tidy, factory undercoating intact. I would say the under body is a clean as the topside. See pictures for proof.

Checklist and deficiency notes

Power locks – both door switches work but system only works when locking. Does not unlock from switch.
Rear window lockout – works
Power windows:
Driver front – works
Passenger front – both switches work but window slow to raise
Driver rear – both switches work
Passenger rear – master control switch at driver works down only, switch on door works up and down
Vent windows – both driver and passenger work
*When I refer to both, I mean the master switch on the driver door and the switch on the individual door

Rear view mirror cable adjusters both work

Front bench seat:
Tilt works
Height works
Forward back adjustment does not work but can hear switch engaging motor
All exterior lights work.
All interior lights work

Antenna works up and down

Cigarette lighter works

Clock works

Radio works, scans through all channels, but has low volume output to speakers.

All heater control buttons work
A/C works blows cold
Heater works very hot
Fan switch works on all settings
Temperature control switch works through entire range

Wipers work on all settings, needs new rubber inserts (dry)

Horn works, both buttons on steering wheel

Fuel door key switch for trunk open/close works
Trip odometer reset button works

Steering column tilt lever works

Glass:

Windshield - in good condition with no chips or cracks
Driver front - in good condition with a few scratches
Driver vent - clean
Passenger front - clean
Passenger vent - clean
Driver rear - clean
Passenger rear - clean
Rear window - clean

Paint has dust trapped in finish in some places
Right rear door has light 3” vertical scratch in middle

Right rear window pops up automatically when down if door is opened and then closed. No idea why?

*The current owner had one small accident in garage. One day while letting the engine warm up, for some reason he had the transmission positioned in neutral and while reaching through the open driver side window for something on the front seat he accidentally bumped the gear selector into drive and lurched the car forward into the end of the parking stall damaging the nose. No mechanical or structural damage was done, just cosmetic damage and a slightly bruised ego. Repairs were completed to a high standard with paint matching the rest of the vehicle seamlessly. Other than that one incident, in 25 years of ownership there have been no other accidents to report. The current owner bought this example from the second owner as a no-accident car.

Summary
Prior to finishing this write up I took the car for a nice top down seaside drive along scenic Marine Drive in West Vancouver. It drove beautifully, garnered many thumbs ups along the way and truly slowed down life’s busy pace enough for me to enjoy stunning view. Driving a top-of-the-line luxury convertible from the 1960s is a privilege that not many people have these days. At the request of the car’s owner, I’ve been the fortunate fair-weather custodian of this fine example for the past few seasons and I have been able to capture genuinely special moments in it that I have never experienced in other vehicles. For example, piling in my six family members, including my 91-year-old grandmother, for a post-Sunday dinner top-down sunset cruise in what felt like a rolling living room was something worth sharing.
This vehicle needs some minor touches to make it better, but as-is and in my opinion it is already perfect. Save yourself the headache of costly repairs and high restoration expenses, buy this first-class driver and get busy making your own unforgettable memories.

Thanks for looking and happy bidding!

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*Sold as-is, where-is with a clear title. No warranties expressed or implied. I reserve the right to terminate the auction at anytime.

Deposit of 10% of winning bid value to be made within 24hrs of auction end. Balance of payment to be made within 5 business days of auction end via bank wire transfer.

Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements.

I look forward to speaking with you by telephone to finalize this transaction.

I have done my best to describe this car fairly and accurately.All questions will be replied to on the same day that they are asked, after my workday.

I am representing this vehicle on behalf of my retired friend, the owner.