1961 Lincoln Continental - Detailed Look

[@williammartin7654]

My favorite vintage car. Most beautiful luxury ride of all time! Exquisite.

[@lincolnaddict]

I don’t disagree. TY for the support & comment.

[@williammartin7654]

I was born in 1962 so I remember these beauties when they were new. My family was poor so we certainly never owned one! The only other car evoking a similar response was 1st generation Buick Riviera. 61-63 Thunderbird wins the bronze. The Matchbox version of the 64 Lincoln was my favorite toy and initiated a love affair with Matchbox which lasts to this day. 😀

[@fredpride3534]

These are some of the most beautiful cars that were ever built.

[@lincolnaddict]

Agreed

[@dullaverage1667]

Fred I believe these are as beautiful a production car ever minted. These vehicles were truly "head turners." Expensive. When Luxury cars meant luxury. A Lincoln "Falconer" suggestion might get one fired. Too many pastel colors available, this Continental was the one you dreamed of owning.

[@RobertTroupe-j2m]

Fred I Can't Agree! With That. Don't You Remember The "CADILLAC" We Are Still Being Manufactured, What Happened to You Guy's???😅

[@RobertTroupe-j2m]

Fred We The CADILLAC***** Have Been Trampoling You Guy's (Continental)!!! For Decades. You Remember 1960? We Crushed You Guy's With The Super Beast (FLEETWOOD-BROUGHAM$$$😮 Need I SAY MORE!!!😂 And We Are Still Manufactured, In This So Call (SUV/TRUCK-VEHICLES Claim To Fame. 😢

[@dano51222]

Thanks for the detailed video. I owned a 1964 convert. White over white with red leather. It was always an attention getter. Loved the car. I owned it for about 10 years in the 90’s. Went to 500SL FOR 20 YEARS. Miss the beautiful Lincoln. Your videos let me remember how much I loved the 60’s Lincolns.

[@lincolnaddict]

oh wow!! TY for the support and commenting. That sounds like an amazing color combo of a '64. You are welcome.

[@thyslop1737]

Real sweet. Growing up Dad had the 63 Lincoln ragtop. Loved that car. Wish ai had it never knew what happened to it. His was one of the few with the bucket seats.

[@lincolnaddict]

Nice. TY for the support.

[@williamdixon1992]

Beautiful car. Like new interior.

[@lincolnaddict]

thanks for the support!!!

[@randybock82]

Awesome! Love the originality.

[@lincolnaddict]

TY for the support.

[@caspaabriel4794]

Oh, not taking us for a ride. I had a 61 sedan in black. Yep I too am a Connie fan of this period. In NZ at the time (1985) no matter where you went there was always a gathering group of admirers. Many people would say, oh wow nice caddy. During the whole time I owned the Connie, only one elderly guy came up and said "that's a nice 61, but the 430 should have been a 4 barrel". Well I was quietly thrilled, someone, not only knew it to be a 61 Lincoln Continental, but what! He even knew the engine. Many, many happy and memorable times with my black lacquered Connie. Oh then the kids, oh yeah have to put a roof over their heads and school then Uni.. Over 40 years on, I still miss that black beauty. The kids and all the rest of life. . . I wouldn't change a thing! Just loved this video, thanks so much. Kind regards

[@lincolnaddict]

Caspa, good day. TY so much for watching and taking the time to make a wonderful comment. That sounds like an amazing ride. Yes, it is cool when people appreciate these cars. I've still a victim of the "nice Caddy" comments from time to time here in FL with my convertible. Its great when you can live your life and make a comment such as "I wouldn't change a thing!" Thats how you know you have really lived!!!! God Bless and thanks again for the amazing comment.

[@theboyisnotright6312]

can't speak for your kids but I'd rather have had the car instead of an education. I might be dumb but I'd have a cool car😂😂😂

[@sooverit5529]

The drop-down AC vent assembly can be pulled down further to reveal another horizontal vent with a wheel for direction adjustment.

[@lincolnaddict]

Awesome

[@TheKarivirtanen]

Really..? Have to go and check out mine, thanks 😀👍

[@lincolnaddict]

Thinking back at this, I should’ve mentioned that… I looked back at some of my source material, and I see that other vent that you’re referring to that’s above the two main vents… just so everyone knows whoever reads this those two knobs underneath the two big vents or what folks rotate to direct airflow.

[@lincolnaddict]

@@TheKarivirtanen check out the post that I made on KZbin here I posted a photo… And that is what he’s referring to. It did not dawned on me so I’m glad he mentioned that.

[@savageclassics]

62's had a similar rear grille design as the front grille. I had a similar 62 but with the darker red interior but always loved the 61. Picked up the presidential black 61 and can't wait for my engine rebuild to be done...

[@lincolnaddict]

You are correct on the grille. That is awesome man. I can't wait to see it. I'm stoked for you. I had my engine rebuilt in my '64 and its been fantastic.

[@robertchilders8698]

I had a 61! It came from the factory with a bronze plack on the dashboard with your name on it! What most people didn't realize was that it had vacuum hose that controlled the windows and other accessories! A BIG SOURCE OF TROUBLE! Lots of trouble with leaks! Most of the parts were modified Ford parts with the same problems. Only 10 miles to the gallon of gas! Required a complete overhaul at 70 thousand miles. Wheel size contributed to "easy hydroplaning" on ice or water! However it was a wonderful driving car when everything was working! Wish I still had it!

[@lincolnaddict]

Awesome

[@williamwhitehead8007]

The car is in stunning condition. My Grandfather had 2 61's. A small detail: Many do not know that on the A/C cars with the center drop down vents, that there is also a top centerline vent in that drop down. Most people just drop and expose the two bottom vents. But if you pull down against an indent stop from the "first dropped position," you will expose the tope center vent. You then have unrestricted air flow. The top vent has a horizontal grid that can be adjusted up/down, not side to side. It helps move A/C air to the rear seat.

[@lincolnaddict]

Thanks so much someone else mention that and I looked back at some of my source material and it makes sense now I wish I would’ve pulled that down further lol thank you so much for the support and taking time to place a detail comment… Much appreciated and that makes sense for the airflow to the back seats

[@basspig]

Thank you for this detailed tour. I remember well my 1961 Lincoln which was black and had the same color trim on the seats but the fabric was also black as is the dashboard and the carpeting. A fine driving car very fast and also corner just remarkably well.

[@lincolnaddict]

TY for watching & commenting. Epic times with an epic automobile. Have a good day.

[@basspig]

@@lincolnaddict I prefer the grill of the '61, but I do like the improved A/C in the '62 and power vent windows.

[@lincolnaddict]

@@basspig its nice to pick and choose what we like from each year. Many seem to LOVE the grill on the '61!!

[@sooverit5529]

My very early 62 has the square lock covers, but I'm not near the car to check the build date and can't remember off the top of my head. Also, I have a very late build 61 convertible with a rectangular outside rear-view mirror, manually adjustable. The base looks similar to the remote-adjustable 62 mirror. I like seeing the running changes made for each year.

[@lincolnaddict]

All good. Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.

[@mattmcguirk2871]

Learned alot of the small difference in 61, one thing to add that this 61 didn't have was the horn ring wrapped behind the lower spoke in the steering wheel. Awesome video.

[@lincolnaddict]

Thanks for the support. Ahh 10-4. TY!

[@Sherlock067]

Very nice car, the trunk lids on these cars had issues with moisture build up , resulting in pin holes in trunk lid or worse. Too bad you didn’t go over the engine bay, would like to see under the bonnet! 👍

[@lincolnaddict]

Thanks for the support. Yeah that was my bad.. I totally forgot about the engine bay. Appreciate the comment!!!!

[@fortiesfifties5420]

My favorite year and colors.

[@lincolnaddict]

So iconic

[@theboyisnotright6312]

Ive bought and sold a lot of different cars. But i owned an 84 town car. Not enough Os in smooooth for that car. Absolutely had to use the cruise control on the highway or id be driving over 100. No road noise. MPG not so great but an awesome car. 6:58 7:41

[@lincolnaddict]

Ty for the support;ort. Good stuff man. Smiles per gallon lol.

[@sooverit5529]

My favorite year!

[@lincolnaddict]

Great year. This will be a nice detailed look.

[@Danjet96]

I have an exec grey metallic ‘61.

[@lincolnaddict]

That’s awesome. If you get a chance I’d love to see a photo you can email me Lincoln addict [e-mail].

[@dlucas527]

I didn’t know I could have keyless locks. That would be a neat feature to add. How many quarts of oil do you use? Do you know if Lincoln Land can rebuild the original Carter Fuel Pumps? I have on and it needs repair. What type of fuel do you use? I hear highest octane with least amount of ethanol is best. Can you do a video on vacuum lines off the intake and carburetor. I could use a reference. What is the length of the oil dip stick? What is the length of the oils dipstick tube? Where can I find a vacuum line diagram for the 1963 Lincoln Continental?

[@lincolnaddict]

Sign up for www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/ and if you donate to Dan who runs it he will give you access to a bunch of docs he has. Oil dip stick lengthy I'll have to measure but you can't just use any dip stick. My '64 had the wrong one when I bought it lol. I prefer non ethanol as I've been told the ethanol fuel can wreak havoc on seals etc. Original Carter rebuild I would send to Boss Bolin. Email me and I'll send you his phone number.

[@LanceisLawson]

My family owned a 63. It may have had a big engine but it could hardly get out of it's own way.

[@lincolnaddict]

These cars have a pretty decent pickup if the carb is clear. I mean I guess you could say that but they do have a lot of torque. TY for the support.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Gorgeous car! I'll bet it's a unique experience you wouldn't get in a Cadillac or Imperial of the day.

[@lincolnaddict]

Agreed. Thanks for the support & commenting.

[@robertchilders8698]

The Tornado had a very similar feel and driveability!

[@TheReubixcube1]

I really like these cars, especially the 61, though as long as it it was there should be more rear leg room. The dash and front and front grill are best on the 61.

[@lincolnaddict]

TY for the support.

[@mja72]

I actually wonder what ever happened to the original '61 front end grille of the JFK SS100X. Never liked the 64/65 wheel covers on the 61-63 which are my favorite years, followed by '64 but given a choice 62-63 are my go-to years. The '61 is beautiful but as the 62-63 had certain improvements done to them, I prefer those. My '62 is a late production model 29E (29th May '62) which ironically is also JFK's birthday and has the standard round keyhole. The trim code 14 is supposed to be medium blue leather. There was no woodgrain panel on the instrument cluster of the dash in '63 (on cars optioned with the woodgrain trim), probably due to the difficulty in getting to it if it required polishing so it was painted brown instead. On the '61 without a/c, the center cluster below the radio was the radio speaker and on the 62-63 it was replaced by a center ashtray and the speaker moved to the top of the dash panel just above the radio and as a result, the front passenger side door had no ashtray. The horn ring was also different on early 61's but its design was prone to breakage and was changed later on in the production year, this car has the revised horn ring. The vanity mirror was only on the passenger side sun visor.

[@lincolnaddict]

Wow, you never cease to amaze me on your knowledge of these cars. Thank you very much… I appreciate you writing such a detailed comment… OK that makes sense on the vanity mirror. I have one that I’ve been meaning to put on eBay lol.

[@mja72]

@@lincolnaddict Before acquiring one of these cars (I've owned 4 in total, now down to 2) I researched and read and read and read up about them, from manuals to LCOC forums, so that by the time I got one I knew exactly what I was getting into.

[@lincolnaddict]

The wheel covers on the 61-63s are super nice. I bought 2 a year or so again and they are in pristine condition. I wonder about the SS100X and the grill as well. Imagine how much that is worth. Checkout this Channel on YT. This museum has some amazing JFK/Oswald/Ruby stuff in their collection. There are a couple videos on the stuff... they even have a small piece of the JFK rear seat that has blood on it :( kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6i5q5dpeM-KiLs

[@skuula]

If I had been at that design review, I'd have said move the windshield 2 inches forward and give most of that to the rear door... I'd probably have been overruled..

[@lincolnaddict]

Not a bad take. No doubt lots of changes went into those thing as they seemed to really want to make a statement since the '58-'60s were so so in many people's eyes.

[@ChristopherPayne]

I do have an early 62... Can confirm the square keyhole cover. My VIN is in the 900s for that run. Great rundown and now I have to go look at my Continental script on her butt! Never noticed.

[@lincolnaddict]

TY for the support. I’m constantly learning new things every day about these cars and I love being able to do these videos and people who appreciate them.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Same two Designers were about the 'bird and the Linc ... they swapped the bird design over.

[@lincolnaddict]

Good point. He was a talented guy!!!!

[@billolsen4360]

8:32 Trunk capacity looks to be about 4 mobsters. Not Vinny tho. Need a skip loader fer that guy. 13:12 Never seen a car that looked good lowered. 14:58 Never realized the wood on the dash was optional. Looks real classy, like mid-century Danish furniture.

[@lincolnaddict]

TY for the support and the comment. LOL right!!!! Yeah and these cars are pretty low stock.

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

take a shot everytime you hear "Chris ad mentioned to me"

[@lincolnaddict]

Sounds great but I don't drink alcohol.. so how about I do a shot of lemonade? TY for the support & comment.

[@daleamcallister284]

Take the whirlybird LEAF out of the rear passenger door!

[@lincolnaddict]

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