It has all the class, good taste and elegance every modern car should have. It's wonderful.
@xfire3013 жыл бұрын
I used to borrow one as a photo prop for “mid century modern” architecture photo shoots.
@williamwolchock64573 жыл бұрын
Sounds about right
@felinefinetessaslegacy3 ай бұрын
I wouldn't have given it back. 🤣
@ftby59mikeD3 жыл бұрын
I love land yachts from the "Mad Men" era. I myself drive a 1966 Thunderbird. The Lincoln was the finest.👍
@fredwiley37313 жыл бұрын
Despite the restoration problems , it is still one of the greatest autos Ford ever built. My dream car.
@gene9786 ай бұрын
As a former owner of a 1963 Lincoln I picked up in Atlantic City Car Auction in 1987 with only 50K in Diamond Blue with Med Blue interior A/C and loaded. I was afraid the car would not make it back to Boston Mass area from Atlantic City NJ. The 88 year old original owner told me not to worry. The car ran as good as she looked. I had her cruising at 80 mph with temps and winds averaging Zero degrees with 40-50 mph Gusts. I pulled in at 6pm at my house and had to go out to my favorite eatery and picked up a few friends. That was living lol. Loved that car!
@captainsergeant3 жыл бұрын
Just to give you an idea of how expensive this car was: $6900.00 in 2021 dollars = $58,984. Also, if the internet it to be believed, the average cost of a new home in 1963 was just under $13,000.
@tombob6713 жыл бұрын
Chris S true, tulsa ok 1963, 3br, 1 bath 1car garage brick home 13k all day long
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
When I bought my 61 Lincoln Continental in 61 it cost me $3200 dollars! A brand new 3 bedroom home cost 13 to14 thousand dollars !! SURE MISS THE GOOD OLD DAYS!
@ATLcentury334 Жыл бұрын
I’m not here to gloat, I’ve just always been in love with these Lincoln’s. I was born in 62, so pretty much all of my childhood involved one or more of these cars. My grandfather who was a plant manager for Ford had a new Continental lease every year. He tried a 64 1/2 Mustang for about 3 weeks and took it back because nothing equaled the ride of the Lincoln. My aunt had a Continental for a few years, and then drove the 4 door Thunderbird. After the 60’s, my grandfather started driving the Mark series. A beautiful brown Mark III is what he picked me up in when my folks and I flew to California for a summer. They just don’t make them like that anymore.
@DrJRaven Жыл бұрын
I have always loved this model Lincoln.
@greenmtroamer333 жыл бұрын
We have a 64 in the family and it’s a love/hate relationship with this car
@errorsofmodernism7331 Жыл бұрын
A Masterpiece. I love the understated red interior also.
@brentthompson6029 ай бұрын
Most beautiful car Ford ever made besides the Thunderbird.
@micksterboone45173 жыл бұрын
My best friend had a silver-blue sedan in high school. It would do serious burnouts going up Keenan Hill with a cooler in the back. lol Non-posi smokeshow before YT. Awesome!!
@dennisbrown25713 жыл бұрын
Always interesting.
@NoPrivateProperty3 жыл бұрын
JFK's least favorite car
@rangerkyle66818 ай бұрын
Lee Harvey Oswald favorite car
@stevenwolff68666 ай бұрын
Actually this was one of JFK's 2 favorite cars the Thunderbird being the other. That's why when he became president he changed the limos from Cadillac to Lincoln. He should've used the bubble top in Dallas that's where he made the big mistake
@brentsrx76 ай бұрын
I got to get one.
@theblubus3 жыл бұрын
With inflation, in 2021 today, this car would cost about $60,000 brand new
@kingerikthegreatest.ofall.78603 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Any videos on the cougar ( in the back ground)?
@sohistoriatriste94283 жыл бұрын
Luxo Car
@rickharper14973 жыл бұрын
You want an example of a good road car, get a 1970 Buick LeSabre custom 4 door hard top, that's what I grew up riding in!!!
@jakekaywell59723 жыл бұрын
Oh please. 1970 was the very beginning of GM's infamous plastic-fantastic interior quality and Buick isn't a comparable marque to Lincoln in the first place.
@thyslop17373 жыл бұрын
Remember that era of the Electra 225's. Beautiful cars and also land yachts.
@nikkipedro3 жыл бұрын
Sam Smith thank you. You are a class act.
@kellysamuels74562 жыл бұрын
Fort Arbuckle
@joemaysonet7453 жыл бұрын
How do we get ahold of you if we want to purchase one of your cars ?
@onlyweknow22 жыл бұрын
Wait! Were getting ready to go into a recession, get them on the cheap in about three years.
@loveisall55202 жыл бұрын
The body DOES NOT have a separate frame!
@DJL783 жыл бұрын
Why does this guy use the British pronunciation of “respite”?
@turdferguson28393 жыл бұрын
Beautiful cars, too bad they attract a lot of low life fools who wanna put them on airbags and 24" rims. It's sad to see how far Lincoln has fallen.
@V8_screw_electric_cars3 жыл бұрын
Unless you drive it past book depositories you should be alright.
@igkoigko99503 жыл бұрын
Book warehouses don’t conspire. The car is safe unless you or your brother alienate your Vice President, FBI Director and mafioso.
@V8_screw_electric_cars3 жыл бұрын
@@igkoigko9950 I'm all out of tinfoil lol
@radarnj80433 жыл бұрын
Democracy hadn’t been invented? Who are you you young pup who wasn’t alive in that time? Now I will listen carefully to your review of the wonderful car ... wondering if you know what the hell you know of what you speak.
@MyArmHurtsBad Жыл бұрын
i almost threw up what was that intro
@kellysamuels74562 жыл бұрын
SUICIDE Doors
@ghost215013 жыл бұрын
You are completely wrong about Lincoln today. Have you been in their new SUVs?
@lesleylesley58213 жыл бұрын
Can't help but think of the Kennedy assassination whenever I look at these.
@shawnl56343 жыл бұрын
What year wAs he killed in
@katherineelizabeth8243 жыл бұрын
@@shawnl5634 November 22th, 1963
@shawnl56343 жыл бұрын
@@katherineelizabeth824 darn
@brianzybura86332 жыл бұрын
Then just think of or look at pictures of 1963 Lincoln Continentals that are like a wine red or a white color and not the dark blue that President Kennedy was riding in.
@mario-sl6cz Жыл бұрын
Can you do an 03-11 town car?
@Ctrl-XYZ3 жыл бұрын
Door edge guards are always a mistake. Especially on dark cars. And even more especially on dark cars with two edge guards right next to each other. So. Ugly. Chops the car in half.
@sooverit55293 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree! Never understood the need for door edge guards, because you control your doors. Don't open them up into things and you're fine.
@steveshoemaker63473 жыл бұрын
ln 1963 a Coke cost 6 cents....l owned one of these cars in 1965.....Thanks....!
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
I beg your pardon! I bought a 61 Continental in 61! I can't remember paying less than 10 cents for a Coke! Gas cost 28 to 32 cents a gallon!
@maxwellkafka3 жыл бұрын
It’d pass anything but a gas station
@liveyourbestlife37853 жыл бұрын
$7,000 new in 1963 is about $59,000 of buying power in today's money
@Glock30Fan3 жыл бұрын
In other words, the car has maintained 100% of its value over the last 50 years in terms of "real" dollars. Not too shabby, if you ask me.
@man_on_wheelz3 жыл бұрын
Seems to just be the rough going rate for flagship Lincoln sedans it seems. My 2010 Lincoln MKS was $55,110 when it was brand new. That's $66,110 in today's money. Seems they just value their flagship sedans right around there. However the Navigator is on a whole other planet at the moment.
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
I could be wrong, but the one in the video is a 62. I bought 61 that was six months old at the time!, $3200! A very powerful and beautiful car to drive! There were 32K made that year. It came with a bronze plack with my name engraved on it,that was on the dashboard. Most everything was achuated by vacuum lines, which in a couple of years started to leak. The quality of the the parts was very poor , being mostly modified Ford parts! It needed a complete overhaul at 70 thousand miles! A BEAUTIFUL PILE OF JUNK! I loved it when it was working right, but could never have the quality of the Japanese cars of today! The same thing that of the Mark 5 Lincoln! However I would still like to have one that was restored today! A REAL CLASSIC!
@ericchinquist41863 жыл бұрын
I'm lucky to own a '62 Continental convertible - it is so much fun to cruise around in!
@reedreedreed2 жыл бұрын
Any major problems? Considering buying one in the future
@roger56219812 жыл бұрын
I am considering buying a fully restored 1961.. what should be the most I should pay for it? Thx
@Hagerty2 жыл бұрын
Here is a link to our valuation information on the Lincoln Continental. www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/search/Auto/Lincoln/Continental It is very hard to say what the maximum value of the car you're looking at should be. Different shops restore cars in different ways, and not all restorations are on the same level of quality. It would be best to find a local appraiser or someone to inspect the car and give you a detailed write-up of the condition.
@johnjayalves68433 жыл бұрын
A beautiful car, I 've always loved this model. The 1964 model was the beginning of the end for these cars, it was the year Lincoln went to flat paned side glass (it had been curved from '61-'63) to save money.
@hawkdsl3 жыл бұрын
I hear the Kennedys don't like them...
@igkoigko99503 жыл бұрын
But the Johnson’s loved ‘em
@hawkdsl3 жыл бұрын
@@igkoigko9950 LOL
@tracy4good3 жыл бұрын
Jackie Kennedy preferred her Chrysler Imperial. JFK was a big fan of Ford cars. Any old photos of him with cars would always be Mercury or Lincoln. He quickly ordered a 1961 Continental convertible to replace the '56 Cadillac parade car that was the presidential limousine. This was the last car he would ride in. LBJ owned Chrysler Imperials until the 60s when he switched to Lincoln convertibles.
@two-face10413 жыл бұрын
@@tracy4good Until the early 1990s Lincoln was the presidential mobile
@KM0406563 жыл бұрын
@@two-face1041 1989 Lincoln Presidential Limousine was the last one. George H.W. Bush used the car and is now on display in his Presidential Library.
@styldsteel13 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hagerty for giving me a comprehensive, clear, concise, plain english review of this car, and not saying anything about a boat and a land yacht and all the useless, childish, cliched terms that mean nothing. wonderful. Thank you.
@jakekaywell59723 жыл бұрын
I mean, this car earns both the nicknames "boat" and "land yacht" and wears them well. They're not to be taken as insults.
@styldsteel13 жыл бұрын
@@jakekaywell5972 I suppose we have differing views on a subject matter. When I take my 79 Mark Vs to any given car Cruise, there are attendees who shout these cliches. More importantly, back in those times, when you saw someone driving these cars, you just knew they were successful in life and they had done well. Not... THAT'S A LAND YACHT. No intelligence there, keep walking.
@jakekaywell59723 жыл бұрын
@@styldsteel1 With the context you added, I can better understand your position. It would be annoying if someone shouted either nickname repeatedly. At the same time, that's what the Continental always was. A no-holds-barred luxury car that was titanic in proportions and had no sporting pretensions whatsoever. Of course, I drive a Studebaker, so what do I know?
@styldsteel13 жыл бұрын
@@jakekaywell5972 no worries mate. In fact in one instance, I had a very nice talk with a car owner for quite some time, later once the cruise was breaking up I figured I'd drive by the gent with my 79 Bill Blass. Even before I got to say what I wanted to, his friends barked, HOW MANY ZIP CODES DOES YOUR CAR TAKE UP. He smiled, I think he wanted a response. Oh I responded alright. I closed my windows and drove away What year is your Studebaker?
@jakekaywell59723 жыл бұрын
@@styldsteel1 Given how every Studebaker is a classic these days, my '62 GT Hawk seems pretty paltry compared to the older ones. I love my GT. How could I not? But the Presidents and Commanders of the 1930s are just grand. That's why money was invented I suppose! Also, cheers to you for owning a Bill Blass Mark V. While they're not to my liking, I'm glad someone does.
@TheRouger73 жыл бұрын
That Lincoln is thirsty for a DRY ICE CLEANING underneath !! !! Nice video Hagerty.
@gwwayner3 жыл бұрын
Oh Gawd! So wonderful to see a Lincoln that looks like a Lincoln should, suicide rear doors and all. I hate those awful looking stubby insipid SUVs that look like they are all from the same cookie-cutter. Those land-yachts were made to travel in comfort for long distances with suspension and tires that soaked up the road bumps so wonderfully, and with a steering wheel that you could turn with one finger. Fine handling? We don't drive on race-tracks.
@ashookchandra81912 жыл бұрын
Agree 😊👍❤️💯🔥🔥🔥
@chrisallen79113 жыл бұрын
One of the most elegant cars ever built. I love it!!
@spaceracer233 жыл бұрын
Point it at California 1963? Yes. California 2021? No chance in 😈.
@wlh2273 жыл бұрын
Every time i see this car it reminds me of JFK's assassination in November of 1963. I was in college at the time.
@styldsteel13 жыл бұрын
Yea, me too. It's kinda strange to think cars too, can be typecast. Still a masterpiece..
@Friedbrain113 жыл бұрын
I was in the 4th grade when they announced it and sent us home.
@jakekaywell59723 жыл бұрын
I feel like that is the sole reason why these early fourth-generation Continentals are so highly in demand. Pretty strange phenomenon if you really think about it, but no one ever said the classic car market made sense.
@EkClassics2 жыл бұрын
"Point it at California and don't stop until you get there" you funny. 6-10mpg, You stop at every available Gas station.....🤣😂 Don't get me wrong, I own a few. Best and coolest Classic you can buy.
@siddharthct47993 жыл бұрын
Democracy was there at that time. Don't talk like a child.
@dlwatib3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Nobody even questioned democracy back then. Now the left wants to reject democracy in favor of tyranny of the twitter mob.
@tonycox78023 жыл бұрын
@@dlwatib That's because the right is trying to take it away and destroy it.
@billyjoejimbob563 жыл бұрын
Although not a small car, this generation Lincoln was much smaller than the garish late 50s Lincolns they replaced. A friend of mine many years ago had a nice unrestored '66. He said, "don't park the car on uneven ground... the doors probably won't open. And if they do, they won't close!"
@lawrencelewis81053 жыл бұрын
A good video that makes me miss by 62 that I sold three years ago. Be advised, that the bottom of the car is very strong, made out of 3/16ths plate steel. I saw a 63 convertible in a junk yard that was full of rust, but all the door gaps were perfectly in line. Also, the electrical system is probably the best I've ever seen. Not much to go wrong. The vacuum lines that operate the HVAC and door locks are very critical. If the top works and the HVAC works properly, you've got a good one.
@popcultureaddict7333 жыл бұрын
Lincoln Continental. "What a luxury car should be". Not what it is now.
@tracy4good3 жыл бұрын
RED is a totally uncool color for a premium luxury car. If you retool the upholstery in tan and brown I'd give whatever you asked for it.
@spdcrzy Жыл бұрын
The simple sound of that door closing 60 years after it came off the lot at 5:07 tells you everything you need to know lol. That's one EXTREMELY well-engineered door. And on a convertible no less!
@reijerlincoln3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this well researched video. To those now thinking "I want one", please have a look at the cost of available parts. Everything is - at least - twice as expensive as run of the mill classic 60s cars. The power steering pump the presenter mentions? $700 excluding a core charge. Also a lot of parts you won't be able to find. Still... fantastic cars.
@darklincoln3 жыл бұрын
That’s weird I only paid 350.00 for mine.
@reijerlincoln3 жыл бұрын
@@darklincoln From Bakers Auto or Lincoln Land?
@darklincoln3 жыл бұрын
@@reijerlincoln Lincoln west
@bryanjohnson98843 жыл бұрын
Great video. I sure wish car makers would bring back the big four door convertible sedans. They were gorgeous. And Lincoln was the best of them all. I love the Continental.
@34Packardphaeton3 жыл бұрын
... Great automobiles... but VERY expensive maintenance on an extremely electrically and hydraulically COMPLEX vehicle. .... Very expensive and uncommon parts, too ....... Frankly, I would not recommend one of these. .. I had one for twelve years, and it's a money pit. .. Sure, a lot of prestige..... but a big Mercury convert, or a big Olds convert will provide just as much pleasure.. with a lot less headaches and expense. .. [And don't even consider a T-Bird convert from this era: they're just as bad expense-wise.. with much of the same complexity.]
@cellpat2686 Жыл бұрын
I had read somewhere that when these came out, many of Europe's wealthy families bought these and had them exported to their home countries. It was the car to be seen in on an European holiday back in the 1960s. This car had been supposed to be the new for 1961 Ford Thunderbird but was wisely chosen to become the next Lincoln Continental.
@LeopoldoNotarianni-rk9vv Жыл бұрын
Every now and then one gets to find their way into Street scenes in films in Europe. Far more Ford Galaxie, Chevrolet Bel Air, Impala and Plymouth Fury/Dodge though.
@peterbrook329 Жыл бұрын
Probably the most beautiful large convertibles ever made. Another reason I’m a Lincoln guy. ❤
@dannmarceau3 жыл бұрын
My Dad had a '61 T-bird convert, I think we got it in '63; the grill of the '61 Continental and the Bird are very similar.
@lawrencelewis81053 жыл бұрын
They were built in the same plant in Wixom, Michigan.
@MichaelThomasMarion3 жыл бұрын
Good piece... But I think you should have compared the 1961-69 Lincoln Continentals to the late late 1950's - '61 Continentals so people can understand what a quantum leap this design was. Like the Jaguar Series I E-Type... the Continentals of the 1960's still look modern.
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
I was very young when I bought my 61 Lincoln Continental! Funny thing happened though! I was trying to buy a Jaguar series E type but the salesman thought I was just a young punk out for a joy ride and refused to deal with me!!! I went across the street to another dealer and bought a Lincoln Continental instead! Months late I ran across the Jaguar dealer and told him what happened! BOY WAS HE EMBARRASSED!
@rbslammed6163 Жыл бұрын
1963, Democracy in America had just been overthrown.
@jakekaywell59723 жыл бұрын
My ultimate American dream machine from 1963 is still Studebaker's Avanti, but I readily admit that the Continental isn't exactly paltry. Solid review, Hagerty.
@christophernordhoff21603 жыл бұрын
I own one of these (also in Black). Have for 25 years. This is the best video commentary about my car I've ever seen. Hagerty once again does an amazing job.
@tj811642 жыл бұрын
Morticia is a beautiful example, Christopher!
@robertphillips62962 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno has his 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible on KZbin.
@MNBluestater2 жыл бұрын
I can’t look at one of those and not think of November, 1963. Would never buy one.
@limpunsing2243 жыл бұрын
Still a stunner Very nice content
@mrfudd13 Жыл бұрын
Uh - - there's no frame on this car - it's a unibody. Ypu don't point it at California, you point it at the next gas station
@markbehr883 жыл бұрын
The car is unitised. It does not ride on a separate frame.
@FloridaClay3 жыл бұрын
Still beautiful and elegant.
@vancityfoodreviews67083 жыл бұрын
My dad had a 1962 in white absolutely gorgeous.. sold the car a couple of years back and man do I miss it... one of the smoothest cars I've ever ridden in..
@Lightdasher3603 жыл бұрын
Woah, big price jump! Nice episode, a good insight into what to expect and look out for.
@duncandonovan52703 жыл бұрын
My '73 Mark IV way less desirable off course but even a bigger car 🥴
@johnmotzenbecker1268 Жыл бұрын
Hagerty : Very interesting car , and I didn't know it was hand built . It wasn't Necessary , but I had just turned 13 years old only 5 Months before , when on November 22nd. 1963 President John F. Kennedy was shot down on Elm Street , in Dallas , Texas , nearly at high noon , , , It was more like 12:30 Pm. but never the less the poor Man didn't deserve to die like that , a death more cruel I couldn't imagine ! There's a picture taken from the Zabruter { Film } , showing " Jackie " Looking straight down into her Husband's head , her mouth is a " GAPE " ! ! ! You are far to young to know but that " DATE " was a tragedy beyond measure , 9-11 though horrible , couldn't compare . The Lincoln Continental they road in was I've heard a 1962 , it was a { STRECH } ! I've heard " the President { JFK } wanted the Color if possible in either Military Gray , or if not , a Deep " Deep rich Royal Navy Blue , this Blue was so deep , and dark you could mistake it for black , and there were no flex , or sparkles , you might even think you could dive right into " IT " , and loose yourself ! I often wondered , did " Ford " lose $$$ Sales $$$ because of that TRADGY ? I don't know if I could look back into the " Back seat , on the " LEFT " , and not see it "ALL" ! JFK was only 46 years old Jackie was only 34 years old , their Daughter Caroline , was 6 and " John John would turn 3 years old on November 24 th. , that year 1963 the 24th.would fall on a Sunday , the day of his Farther's " Funeral , and John John ' s Birthday ! Your's Remembering , John Motzenbecker
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
I also vividly remember that day too! Most Continitals were NOT MADE BY HAND!! But President Kennedys may have been!
@bradkay47943 жыл бұрын
Several comments on how big this car was and that after several years they stretched the wheelbase another three inches. even after that it was still significantly smaller than contemporary Cadillacs and Imperials.
@dlwatib3 жыл бұрын
Yep. They stretched it in '64 and again in '66 and yet again in '69, ending up with an overall length of 224.2", or 18' 8.2" (5.695 meters). The '69 Cadillac was still almost an inch longer at 225".
@TheBelaire Жыл бұрын
These were a unibody car and did not ‘ride on a separate frame’
@RadostinVelchev2 жыл бұрын
Oh, you are going to stop a lot of times befor you reach the coast. That is to fill up :)
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
My 61 Lincoln Continental got about 10 miles to the gallon! I had to get aqainted with many gas stations!
@RestorationObsession3 жыл бұрын
Rolling in style!!!
@CA-nm7mb3 жыл бұрын
They are wonderful cars, but are also very complex and super expensive to fix if something breaks. I owned a 61 Continental for 10 years, and although I liked the car a lot and enjoyed the time I had with it, they are a PITA to work on especially the wiring system and engine compartment. Parts are extremely hard to find and costly. Rust is a huge issue with these cars. Mine had rust at the rear door hinges that literally ate it away. Trunk lid rust, and the dreaded doglegs. It was going to cost way too much to fix everything on it so I decided to sell it. It’s better to buy one of these cars with everything in working order, with absolutely NO rust because the cost to repair some of the components on these years is stupidly expensive. Another reason I sold the car was because although they are well constructed cars, they are way too small inside for a luxury car of the 60’s especially in the Sedan form. The A-Pillar curves too far at your face, and the car overall just feels cramped with hardly zero leg room in the rear. Lincoln solved the cramped feeling of the 61-63 Continentals in 64-65 by increasing the wheelbase and length. IMO the 64 was probably the best looking and overall 60’s Continental of the slabsides because of the improvements that were made in 64. Sure the side glass was flattened out, as did the roof line, but that really made the interior much more spacious feeling and eliminated the claustrophobic feeling that many buyers complained about back then from the 61-63’s. If you were to purchase this era of Lincoln, make sure it’s best one you can find. You will definitely pay a premium for it, but it beats having to do all the repairs yourself. Then you can enjoy the car right away and not worry about having the car at a shop for weeks on end or a body shop for that matter.
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
I had a 61 Continental for about ten years too! Lots of trouble, especially with the vacuum systems! Most drive line were just modified Ford parts with poor quality! Most mechanics thought I was super rich and tried to gauge me for everything I got! I had to learn to be my own mechanic ! Not a whole lot of them ever got restored because of the complexity of the systems!
@estpst3 жыл бұрын
Very Nice
@ronaldsnyder72173 жыл бұрын
You really did fantastic job explaining the Lincoln.
@PAUL_K3 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence! Today for a half of the day I've been thinking about old Lincolns and ta-da the old 63 Continental! Think materialistically - it'll come true!
@texasamericanpatriot85353 жыл бұрын
I've had 2 of these cars. As a professional classic car restorer, I can tell you that the major problems with this car is the electrical connectors and the power accessory switches, that dry out and corrode. Other than that, they are very reliable. Parts are one off, not shared by Ford juniors. Trim is impossible to get and has to be rewelded and finished out by a pro. The ATF comment here is bullshit. Any hydraulic fluid will work fine in this car, if the seals are in good condition. My Lincolns got 10.5, everyday, everyday driven, highway or city. The carburetors; biggest issue, can be replaced with a Carter AFB knockoff with no problems, and get better mileage with a tune-up kit.
@lincolnaddict2 жыл бұрын
I would suggest anyone that reads this comment that mentions any ATF will work in these cars fine… ask the experts. John Cashman, Chris from Lincoln Land, Blair Farmer & others… type F is the into way to go. Don’t trust someone in the comments ☝🏽 claiming to ignore a key items about these cars. Type F is the only way to go.
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
My 61 had vacuum actuators that early on caused a lot of problems. Did all my own mechanic work as the dealer was to expensive! Most of the parts were regular Ford parts - modified,! It was an expensive looking car with cheap parts! Didn't last very long!
@darroniverson33733 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful car ever made.
@man_on_wheelz3 жыл бұрын
This is my all time favorite classic car. But I suspect this is a hero I should never meet (buy) as I suspect I will be living in a world of hurt if I did. For now I'll just stick to my more modern Lincoln and perhaps it'll rise in value as long as I take care of it and crossovers and EV's and self-driving cars become more and more the societal norm. Someday a glimpse at what used to be considered top of the line will be worth something.
@cryptotrader43073 жыл бұрын
I will be on the market for one in the next 6 months, but with better brakes, more power, air bags, etc.
@mr.lincoln51543 жыл бұрын
I prefer the sedan over the convertible, and I like the 62 over the 63. Same car but with the antennae on the rear looks better on these Lincolns.
@davebarron59393 жыл бұрын
Always loved the look of these however, I did not realize these were uni-bodies. WOW! This seems to be more like a European car the more you explain it.
@dlwatib3 жыл бұрын
More like they just welded the frame and body together. It's got side rails like a frame, and the body weighs more than a conventional body on frame design. It's not what you think when someone says "unibody".
@davebarron59393 жыл бұрын
@@dlwatib A proverbial hybrid LOL. I Always assumed full frame, just because of the year / size. Still cool car.
@GrotrianSeiler3 жыл бұрын
I thought this was a very very good video. Well written , well presented. Nice work.
@alexcross13110 ай бұрын
My only question is how do you fill this thing up with gas? Where is the gas cap located. Nobody seems to cover this detail. And I'm very curious where it's at?
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
After owning one for several years, I think I forgot where it was! I believe it was under the license plate!
@alexcross1317 ай бұрын
@@robertchilders8698 It most definitely is. I checked there and found out that the license plate was able to flip open.
@robertchilders86987 ай бұрын
P.S. it was just above the license plate!
@rustyjeep24693 жыл бұрын
Always loved the Continentals, such stylish and classy looking cars. I saw one sitting in a Pick-n-Pull junkyard where it undoubtably got crushed a few years ago, not sure if it was a '63 or '64 but it was the correct color, jet black. I didn't look super close but it didn't even look that rusty, most old iron survives pretty well up here in Oregon. I saw a '59 Continental in a different yard owned by the same company, it had been hit but was repairable, no rust... I was there pulling some parts off a 1968 Wagoneer they had that was probably in better shape than the 1969 I'm restoring. I hate seeing rare cars in metal recycler owned junkyards! 😭
Nice mix of technical and context about why the car is the way it is. Well done.
@RobertoDallossi3 жыл бұрын
Year of my birth. FANTASTIC!!! I loooooooooove these big american cars!!! Best regards from Brazil.
@Guardducks3 жыл бұрын
My uncle had a 64 and it broke down and we TRIED ti stuff it into my dad's garage too big , it stuck out about the feet. Thing is a tug boat.
@chardelraconner7324 Жыл бұрын
windshield foil solar blockage from the quarter from and t-top descension curtains ; think against
@chardelraconner7324 Жыл бұрын
jaguar gargoyle suspension ponch ; camels
@chardelraconner7324 Жыл бұрын
happy BHM archie bruncurse'
@chardelraconner7324 Жыл бұрын
black ice ; missing
@xrmerkur3 жыл бұрын
❤️Continental. Hagerty gave me a great rate on my insurance policy. I own a rare Mark VI.
@panji77933 жыл бұрын
I really like this type of land yacht
@jeffreyh79513 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm the second owner of an all original 65. Less popular year but still very cool. I love these cars.
@tonycox78022 жыл бұрын
1965 has often been said to be the best year. I have the convertible the same year. I love my Continental.
@kellysamuels74562 жыл бұрын
How Much for the car?
@thyslop17373 жыл бұрын
Dad had the 63 Lincoln Continental Convertible. Loved that car. Never knew what happened to it. I think the 63 is the best looking of the bunch from that early to mid 60's era.