1954 Lincoln Capri 2 Door Coupe in Black & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Iola WI on 7-5-23.
We're looking at a 1954 Lincoln Capri 2 Door Coupe in Regent Black Paint. The car is equipped with a 315 CI “Y-Block” V8 engine, with an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Dan Staehle. Dan’s had this car since 1998. Dan shares he was looking for a unique car and found this one. He shares he’s been to lots of car shows and has not seen another one like his.
If you’d like to come to the Iola Car Show here is the link - www.iolaoldcarshow.com
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

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[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Lincoln - I had almost forgotten about these. Very rare. Thanks Lou and Dan!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Was happy to finally see one in person :-) My pleasure sharing this rare treat with you today. You're welcome, Lou

[@fob1xxl]

What a Class car this was in its day. When I was in elementary school, the parents of a friend of mine bought a new 1955. It was like he was coming to school in a limousine! I was 10 ! Quite an impact !

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing you were getting an exciting "Limo" ride as a 10 year old to school....NICE!

[@tombrown1898]

One of the "Road Race" Lincolns. Back in the early '50s, Lincoln dominated the Mexican Carerra Americana cross-country Mexican race. But, curiously, during this period, Ford had pretty much ceded the luxury market to Cadillac. They saw the Lincoln's direct competition as the Olds 98. It wasn't until the 1956 models that they again took aim at Cadillac. Gorgeous car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Thanks for sharing details on the Mexican Carerra Americana cross-country race. Happy to read "Gorgeous car!" :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Inside and out, this is one gorgeous Coupe! Lincoln really nailed the styling on this one. As much as I respect the rarity, I sure wish we could see these more often. Thanks for giving us all a good look, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@cdncitizen4700]

Great blend of Art Deco with modern era (for the time) styling in a slick package. Lots of attention to detail and stylish chrome decor. VERY nice !

[@loucostabile]

Hi CDN Citizen, Happy to read the details you notice and enjoy, Lou

[@Art-is-craft]

It is a mid century design which fused art deco with more classic design.

[@jack3inflesh]

Absolutely gorgeous Lincoln. Got to be one of the nicest 54’s out there. And what a terrific restoration too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark M, High praise :-) Lou

[@bruceh92]

The view from the side of this Lincoln is just gorgeous from the roof on down. Not to take anything away from the front with its awesome hood trim and bullet style bumper. A rare gem indeed and a real pleasure taking in this feature. Thanks gents.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to share this "rare gem" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@peterjeffery8495]

Wonderful car perfectly presented as usual. This Lincoln is a rare and beautiful piece of mid century American art, a Classic. WOW, what a car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Happy to read "Wow! what a car!" :-) Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

This is a beautiful, and rare, 1954 Lincoln Capri Coupe in black! It has many ornaments in chrome; Like that striking elongated cylindrical gold bullet on the hood, shields, or those chrome train-like lines above the headlights; without forgetting the huge and decorative fenders (especially the one at the back with the Lincoln logo). A beautiful interior, in metallic blue, with a beautiful grille-style instrument panel, along with the double-rimmed steering wheel in chrome, gold and cream (special mention, for the rear seat windshields). A fairly smooth and quiet final ride. Congratulations to Mr. Staehle; since he is so well restored that it is as if he had left the agency today! Best regards, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and appreciate the rarity of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

WOW! What an outstanding car! An object of perfection with low miles! I am frothing at the mouth over this great video! It's so good that I am going to watch it again! Thank you large, Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON, Happy to read "WOW! What an outstanding car!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@zachwheeler9846]

Absolutely gorgeous car, you could eat off that engine its so clean. The feature that stood out the most were back seat wind deflectors, don't believe I've ever seen that before on a car. Great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zach, Happy to read "Absolutely gorgeous car, you could eat off that engine its so clean." :-) I agree those back seat wind deflectors were a new one to me too. Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

A-m-a-z-i-n-g! Oh, my. What a treat you have for us today, Lou! A beautiful, black Lincoln - a generation that we don't see at all anymore. This is just like a new car inside and out. I love how cars of that vintage had jewel-like accents and the designers spent time adding details to even the most mundane areas (like the ends of the chrome strips on top of the fenders. Check out that dashboard and the font - looks almost art deco in design. Love how the dash flows into the doors. And remember when interiors actually had colors other than mundane grey, black, or the awful modern touch of dog pile brown with dark grey? This car is stunning! Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "A-m-a-z-i-n-g!" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@davidfrania8990]

What an amazing car! The appointments on the exterior are like actual jewelry, which literally makes it a flawless gem of automotive history! And one of my favorite things about the interior are those lights on the corner of the seat...a perfect location for them when entering at night. I have never seen a car with those before. Simply amazing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read "What an amazing car!" :-) Lou

[@matthewpaanotorres7309]

Another unique 1950s car! It's really sad to see how the design and beauty of cars have declined over time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matthew, Good news! All the design and beauty you and I enjoy is right here on this Channel for us to enjoy :-) Lou

[@20alphabet]

Agreed.

[@josephconsoli4128]

On my personal checklist, this one fills ALL the boxes. Gorgeous. I love the deflectors too! I've always been a huge fan of the 1950-1954 cars. A sleek modern look from what was before, yet still having art-deco 1940's touches.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read "On my personal checklist, this one fills ALL the boxes. Gorgeous" :-) Lou

[@davesayers5809]

What a beautiful Lincoln and the colors are outstanding!! Work of Art!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@charlescrawford7039]

A car from an era when American cars had class. Thanks for posting! What’s interesting is that is that Ford chose to name the car after the Italian island, Capri. The island which had been a favorite of writers, musicians, and artists in the 19th Century, had become a popular tourist destination in the 1950’s. The Capri name would be extended to Mercury and Ford. This was and still is a marketing technique for associating a product with a place that evokes a level of prestige, wealth, or adventure. The Chevy Tahoe, Kia Telluride and Toyota Tacoma are current examples.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome. Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@jwelchon2416]

That is a spectacular ride!! They have always been rare. My dad had several 52-54 Ford and Mercury's but never a Lincoln. I think the 54 still used the GM Hydromatic transmission. I'm sure others on this thread have mentioned it but the 54 Lincoln won the Carrera Panamericana race in 54. They were powerful cars for their day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JWelchon, Happy to read "That is a spectacular ride!! They have always been rare" :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of your Dads car too, Lou

[@johnpartipilo1513]

Fun fact: The Hydra-Matic transmission in this car is actually a General Motors product, originally used in Oldsmobile vehicles and later adapted by other GM car lines, as well as by others including: Hudson, Kaiser, Nash, Rambler, Willys, and from 1949-1954 used by Lincoln. In 1952 Rolls Royce acquired the license to produce the Hydra-Matic for rolls Royce and Bentley automobiles until 1967.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@juanasanelli6831]

Si correcto, tras años de trabajar reparando trasmisiones automaticas a mi modo de ver fue la MEJOR trasmision por lejos Hasta fue empleada en camiones GMC militares y el tanque M 24 entre ellos

[@noelhastalis6785]

Just caught the video of this stunning '54 Capri, terrifically restored! Though I've never focused in on these '52-'55 Lincolns, being a Mopar (Chrysler 300 Letter Car) guy, I've been getting an education on them, reading the great book "Glamour Road" that's all about Mid-Century Modernism - the homes, the accessories, The Cars! And Lincoln's auto industry trendsetting advertising was incredible - an entire chapter devoted to incorporating these beautiful Lincolns with Mid-Century Modern homes and social settings. My cousin's had four '56 Lincoln Premieres over the years in a variety of the wonderful pastel colors offered, so I've been more tuned in to that year's gorgeous offerings, when the Premiere was made the higher model, above the Capri, that became the lower of the two model offerings. Not sure how I missed Dan's '54 coupe at Iola this past July, but great seeing it featured in this video! Congratulations on a beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noel, Happy to read your thoughts on this car :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of your cousins cars. Lou

[@robgrear1142]

The ‘52-‘55 Lincolns were boulevard beauties…especially the coupes. They had a grace few cars could match. The owner is blessed by the automotive gods. Edsel Ford would have loved this FOMOCO baby!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, "The owner is blessed by the automotive gods" AMEN! Lou

[@donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu]

Thanks guys for showing this beauty. What a beautiful car. Very extravagant.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald the truth seeker, My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

Another beautiful old car well done by its owner thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@BrianChappie]

I've never seen one of those before. A really beautiful car, and a great restoration. Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

First one I've seen too Brian :-) You're welcome.

[@alexkalish8288]

A beautiful Lincoln . I have never seen an example of this car. My dad owned 4 Mark IV's and V's in the 70's he was a Lincoln fan. .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alex, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@slackthompson6984]

never seen one , amazing they didnt sell more... lovely car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Slack, First one I've seen too, and happy to be able to share it with you, Lou

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

I wonder how much in today's dollars? Beautiful

[@bdpopeye]

I always thought that the Ford products of 1952 to '54 were the best looking cars of those years. Way ahead of other manufactures..but then came 1955 and Chrysler's forward look. 'Nuff said! Thanks for posting! Be blessed always!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to read you enjoy the look of these cars....until :-) You're welcome. Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

A beautiful car. The 50s car's were works of art. My brother always said how did they make any money on these cars. Because of all the details. Love the videos thanks 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raphael, Happy to share this "work of art" with you :-) Appreciate the kind words on the videos. You're welcome, Lou

[@williammaceri8244]

To begin, I would say the matching manufacturing and date you purchased it would say you and this Lincoln are meant to be. I'm a major Ford fan, and of course, that includes Lincolns and Mercurys. I wanted to watch your video because the pictures of it really caught my eye. You don't see many of these in black and, of course, the beautiful condition it's in. Having restored a few Fords in my past, I know how you feel about this work of art. Also, I don't know too much about these early 50s Lincolns. My first experience with Lincoln is with the 1956 Premiers. As a kid in the 60s, we had a neighbor who had one. It was a light pink color with a black and white interior. I remember how big it was, how thick the front seat backs were, and the style of the dash. I also really liked the shape of the taillights and the large hoods over the headlights. I used to love riding in it. That Lincoln started something in me, and I grew up owning several Lincolns that, like all the rest of the commenters, say, "I wish I still had them all." Thank you for your excellent review of this beautiful Lincoln. I love the taillights of most of the 50s cars. I often wonder how the designers come up with such creative designs. The taillights on this Capri are bold and stylish. The Ford Motor Company was always known for their big distinctive taillights, and I love that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you enjoy this "work of art. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car too. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Very handsome and rare treat. AWESOME!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@MrTrack412]

The BIG Linc. This is a very cool car and incredibly original! There is nothing wrong with showing a four-door model of course :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, Happy to read "This is a very cool car" :-) Lou

[@motorTranz]

Show room new! 😍😍😍😍😍 Beautiful! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, You're right, this one looks great :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@richcoleman469]

Great looking car,. I see similarities to the 54 Ford I had for a few months in 66, but this is so much more. Thanks for the show.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great looking car" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU,DAN FOR SHARING A BREATHTAKING BEAUTY 👍💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "BREATHTAKING BEAUTY" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tuckyonald1119]

dan did a great job restoring that beuty of a car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@ProFettMoHaMett]

Wounder full car. Such a nice dashboard. ❤❤❤

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@ProFettMoHaMett]

@@loucostabile Thank you so much for the content.

[@ivanjones1804]

Lou the Epitome of COOL both Videos: The Black 1954 Lincoln Capri 2 Dr Coupe and the Two-Tone Grey 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Newport 2 Dr Coupe with the Pre-Tail Fins. What can I say about those Two Rides Lou, Awesome Totally Awesome👏🏾😎🤩. I ever had a Collection of Antique,Classic, Vintage Automobiles I would have a section for for all the Major Big 3 FORD, LINCOLN,MERCURY, CHRYSLER, DODGE, PLYMOUTH AND GM “GENERAL MOTORS” BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, OLDSMOBILE AND PONTIAC. They Would all go down by the line Makes, Models and Years. From the 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s from the Luxuriously, Luxurious, Luxury Rides to the Muscle Cars to the Fully Sized, Fully Equipped, Fully Loaded Fully Powered Top of the Beach🏝️🏖️ Wagon/Station Wagons along with 2Dr Coupes and Convertible. All to be taken out for a Cruise 🚢 at the Beginning of Warm Spring to the End of Fall Weather. My Daily Driver would be for the winter 🥶 ❄️ Weather would be either a GMC Sierra Classic Suburban Four on the Fly 4X4 from 1991 Squared the 1999 Model Years with the Tailgates, from the years 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer Top of the Line, the Expedition L Eddie Bauer Or the Lincoln Navigator👨🏾‍✈️👨🏼‍✈️👨🏻‍✈️👩🏾‍✈️👩🏼‍✈️👩🏻‍✈️L Series. All with Four On The Fly 4X4. That’s the only way I could and would Roll. Lou my Hats🎩🧢 🎩🧢 Off and 2 Thumbs 👍🏾👍🏾 Up to both owners of those Amazing 🤩, Awesome 👏🏾😎🤩, Beautiful Gorgeous, Magnificent, Splendrous and Wondrous Rides and the Restoration Work that they done ☑️✅ to them. Lou what can I say to you about the Videos that you make and show to us but take a Bow or 2 and 2 Thumbs 👍🏾👍🏾 up. Sincerely Yours Truly Ivan I J👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ivan I J, "he Epitome of COOL both Videos: The Black 1954 Lincoln Capri 2 Dr Coupe and the Two-Tone Grey 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Newport 2 Dr Coupe with the Pre-Tail Fins. What can I say about those Two Rides Lou, Awesome Totally Awesome"....I'm GOOD! :-) My pleasure sharing the cars / videos with you, Lou

[@danam0228]

I like the way they did the doors. They are more modern than doors on other cars then.

[@loucostabile]

Hi danam0228, Thanks for sharing what you like :-) Lou

[@bradojjm]

Wow! Spectacular. And what a cool hood ornament!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@garylewis3641]

Very nice car, thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Gas_n_Gears]

Spectacular! Good eye, Lou! Love the chrome.

[@loucostabile]

High praise Mark :-)

[@Johnnycdrums]

Mid-Twentieth Century Amarican Art Masterpiece.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@glenkepic3208]

Car is great. Story was great. Beats my friends Capri of the '70s. It quickly was called The Crapi. Nice work, Lou and congrats to the owner!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read you enjoy this car and story :-) Lou

[@Irishfan]

Man, what a fantastic car. To know how rare these are, i b have never seen one of these cars 8n pers9n that I know of. In 1956, I turned 4 years old. So maybe the fifties i may have seen one but didn't know what I was looking at. By the early sixties, when I was more aware of the different makes and models of cars. Old Lincolns from the early to mid fifties were not seen on the roads my family traveled. Locally, those roads were in the Michiana area. We did make trips often to the Cleveland, Ohio area and trip to Chicago via the Toll Roads. The only expensive luxury car i ever saw in person from 1956 was a Cadillac, and it was the only one. So those cars are rare. I loved seeing this video. One of the interesting things I saw on this video and another one I recently watched was the glass bottle for the windshield washer, Reservoir. Even bac in 56, Ford was using the vinyl/rubber pouches for the washer fluid. Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read "I loved seeing this video" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@drcandor]

'54 Lincoln Capri coupe would have been stunning in any color but in black come on; and what a great restoration. Dan could sell posters of this black beauty, thnx LC. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the "Poster Car" Dr Candor :-)

[@TigerRogers0660]

Lou, what a car - a very rare car too !! Amazing condition.

[@loucostabile]

Tiger, You're right about rarity, it's the 1st one I recall seeing so I was happy the Caretaker was willing to share with us, Lou

[@normmelanson9345]

Beautiful time piece

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@steelassault262]

That is one very classy ride!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steel Assault, Happy to read you enjoy this "very classy ride!!!" :-) Lou

[@mightylonesome9426]

Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@danhoey5885]

i seen one of these at lead east car show last sat crazy fun def drew lots of attention

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, You saw one...NICE! Lou

[@mikepate6404]

Best restoration I have seen on your channel

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@mikepate6404]

it is, because you have had a quite a few. You see them up close though so you may have a different opinion, but this one stood out to me.

[@101starting]

Wow incredible car 👍

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@timc2346]

Truly unique, nice Car like the Blue interior .

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing you enjoy this car :-)

[@user-ys7ng6hq5j]

Дивовижне авто! Стільки чудових дрібниц! Цікаво,що електрика на шість вольт! Клас! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

Here we go! I always learn something from your vids...Rear window deflector! Fantastic. I've always thought that the 54 Mercury looked similar to the '54 Lincoln. BUT, now that I've seen your comprehensive video...my thoughts are now that they were miles away from each other. So much class here. My only little complaint would be the simplistic dashboard...maybe that was what they were shooting for..but to me, it should have been a bit more ornate..Yet beautiful, beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, You're right, the rear window deflector is a new one on me too. Thanks for sharing the details you notice. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@paralyzes]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@timc2346]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

SUPER THANK YOU Tim C for the SUPER THANKS. It's appreciated, Lou

[@robertdryburgh1457]

Rare indeed. Beautiful car unspoiled without continental kit. Swim platforms are for boats.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the rarity and looks of this car :-)

[@alanmorrison3598]

Great Lincoln Capri Lou! I had a 1971 Mercury Capri..It also had an available map light on a flexible mounting cable about 12" long..No other similarities to the car you features at all!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alan, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great Lincoln Capri" :-) Glad to read you had a 1971 Mercury Capri too. Lou

[@jamesfox2579]

An Amazingly Beauuuutiful Car!💕

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@20alphabet]

A lovely car from a time when America and the American was great.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@garypiont6114]

Another brilliant design. Thanks guy.😅

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@raylocke282]

As a pedestrian,death came quick with that spear hood ornament.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Beautiful car ! 👍 well done.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the work done on this car to make it a "Beautiful car !" :-)

[@winningwithwalter]

Man this vid really makes me want to fix up my 54 2dr hardtop instead of selling it. Like the black.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you get yours back on the road.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

GREAT STORY TOO

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the story :-)

[@user-gr5mq8mb6u]

I had a 54 capri yellow with black top from 54 to 57. Wish I still had it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jeffreymartin6369]

What an unusual and pretty car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@stevevice9863]

Great looking car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@billmagorian490]

Lou as always great camera work. You featured all the bling perfectly. I'm glad that right before.the hood was closed you asked about that big thing on the drivers side. I was beginning to worry about you. I wish you would have asked what the four year restoration consisted of. Also a key part of any Car Story is where and how they found the car. Were they looking for this particular car and model or did they just come across. These are things that would make for a more interesting story. BTW what a beautiful car and being a 54 they hadn't gone crazy with the fins. Nice clean lines. I agree with you Lou it looks much better without the continental kit. Keep finding these cool, unique, and rare cars.

[@loucostabile]

Bill thanks for the kind words on the camera work. Happy to read you enjoy the "clean lines" of this car :-) Lou

[@titou3744]

merci pour cette belle voiture incroyable 😍

[@loucostabile]

Hi titou, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome. Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

Good point on the Continental Kit, Lou..I really don't care for at all...esp on restro add on. Dan has a nice classy "Classic".

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "nice classy "Classic"" CJ Design :-)

[@davidphillips5395]

Just Wow.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@dennisgallear409]

Nice!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@TheDejael]

Beautiful car! Love the 1952-56 Lincolns! Designed by John Tjaarda at Lincoln-Mercury Division of FoMoCo. I like the 1955 model best of the 1952-55 models, mostly because the headlights look much better with the painted headlamp rings (doors). The 1956-57 models were an all new design not like these. I recently saw a classic 1950s movie with a 1954 Lincoln Capri 2-door hardtop like this one. The 1954 Lincoln was the Mercury's big brother, both with similar designs, far better than the Fords of 1952-54.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dejael, Happy to read "Beautiful car!" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jeanlawson9133]

Beauty 😎

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

It's great restore one kept it original and period correct kudos to him for that but it ride smooth as silk

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read your comment on this car :-) Lou

[@dragon-lf9ow]

I see church and family picnics and best of all weekend drives

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@automatedelectronics6062]

Wow! A '54 Lincoln with Hydramatic. Tell him to put the transmission in "R" to lock the transmission when he shuts the engine off. The bars across the back of the front seats are for hanging blankets on for the rear seat passengers. It's too bad that Lincoln had backed off on their styling and looked like a Mercury. Fortunately they soon remedied that and became a stans-alone for years afterward.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Automated Electronics, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 🥰

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@raylocke282]

Saw one at a gas station in 1972😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you saw at the gas station in 1972 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tomquinn607]

My mother was driving her 54 Lincoln in the winter when a truck slid into her broadside and off the road. State Police said that Lincoln saved her life because a lighter car would have been destroyed.

[@loucostabile]

YIKES!

[@tomquinn607]

@@loucostabile True family history Lou.

[@MrTrack412]

I think I probably saw all of these in the early 1960s. They were parked behind a gas station. The way I remember it they were all white! You do not see many of the cars you show because most are nearly 70 years old now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of cars you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

Third year for Ford's two door hardtop, and first year for the 317 OHV V8. (239 on Ford, 256 on Mercury).

[@loucostabile]

Hi When Better Cars Are Built, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@juanasanelli6831]

Ay Lou Me encanta ese autoTalvez el auto más lindo de Ford de la serie del 54 Saluda Aese orgulloso dueño y felicitarlo y dile que me encanta Yo tuve por 7 años un country sedan Que linda... La cambie por un Chevi 230 57

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, High praise for the looks of this car in 1954 :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing details on your cars too, Lou

[@milfordcivic6755]

It looks very similar to the Crown Vic, just no Plexiglas roof.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you see.

[@carllavell8673]

👍💯😎💯👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@opera93]

Thanks, everyone: great overview of “Lincoln Capri”! , a rare Classic….We heard about these” CAPRIs”:: actually a couple of 1955 ,especially & , * 57 models around our WAWASEE INDIANA Lake Resorts & Fort Wayne areas , where more Monied Peoples came through ( one of the 57 s was a Pink Color, & a etc… Anyways, a lot of People w@nted Mercury’s,& Lincoln engines in 50s& 60s …( also CADDYS )*.. Actually,,been hoping to see some ***1958,:etc., MARAUDER Engine Optioned (* 3xx2 BBL, 400 HP, ETC., IN THE MERC & **Lincoln ‘s).. “Rare Birds “, indeed. Definitely, the Capri, , a MUCH** more **expensive BUILD ,:than my very first Car( also: a **1954 FORD, 2 DRHT/ V8/ White / over Blue Two Color!!Thanks.. ). …..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read you know of a couple in IN :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@willsco76]

1950's Lincoln's are very rare, they did not make many compared to Cadillac.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car :-)

[@garypiont6114]

If you check out any other countries cars we blew them away. I love USA cars from this Era

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@joeyrivera9859]

Mine is yellow and green

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you have one too.

[@Art-is-craft]

I would have to say it would be on par with the likes of Bentley.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@davidcarroll1883]

Looks like a Mercury, 55 56.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you think this car looks like.

[@dicarlo57]

The finest cars available at the time. Made Cadillacs look sick. Mercedes copied the fluted (self cleaning) tail light lenses. Nothing came close to durability while winning Mexican road races.

[@loucostabile]

Hi DiLuigi, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@larryb6715]

SSSSSSSSSSSMMMMMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTHH.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@67marlins]

No power windows........what's the point of having a Lincoln if no power windows? Or a Mercury for that matter? Ford really lost out compared to GM on those very convenience features...

[@loucostabile]

Hi 67marlins, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@daDurvis]

my mom had a black 53 Capri 2 dr when I was a kid, loved that car and it was supposed to be mine, yet, I only got to watch it rust into oblivion in the yard

[@loucostabile]

Hi da Durvis, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Sad to read the end result :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@daDurvis]

thanks@@loucostabile