1966 Lincoln Continental - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay recently bought this brilliantly engineered, original and unrestored Lincoln Continental convertible from a woman who lived three miles away from him! Lincoln savant John Cashman walks us through the unique and complex systems that make up this perfect California cruiser!
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1966 Lincoln Continental - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@donaldleider7382]

My father had the same exact car, the convertible top didn’t work so my father tracked down the engineer who designed it. He was retired living in Queens NY. He was so impressed that my father found him he became his personal mechanic. Top had 36 moving parts to make it operational.

[@Gremllion]

In 1970 I was 17 years old and I bought a 67 hardtop with about 20,000 miles on it from a family I knew and paid less than $2,000. The color was beige with beige interior with the works everything was top-notch all the extras. I had a lot of fun and I could fit a lot of girls in it haha. I can't ever forget my Lincoln Continental and as they discussed the ride was so incredible for kicks I would aim at potholes. In my thirties I had a detail shop and I detailed a lot of high-end cars, but the Continental remained the smoothest riding car ever, even over a Rolls I did. It was used in every Limousine Company before they went to SUVs. My uncle had a limousine company, 37 vehicles 35 Lincoln's and 2 caddies and The Cadillacs always broke down but the Lincoln's were smoother and indestructible. That was in the 80s with the detail shop and the stretch limousine driving I did. My 67 still was smoother than the newer 80s models. Amazing !!

[@pixelnazgul]

No, he didn't.

[@RealSquares]

Really?

[@whitegoodman7465]

@@pixelnazgul 😭

[@johnjohnsn7633]

The entire raising and lowering of the top was controlled via a single rocker switch, even the unlatching from the windshield header: no manual actions were required. And the top fully retracted into the trunk and the opening in the passenger compartment was covered by a metal cover panel. It was a very complex operation controlled by that myriad of limit switches and relays.

[@Slaphappy1975]

Damn, I don't think I've ever watched someone like John Cashman who knew a car so expertly well. The 50 minutes just blew by. Once again, thanks Jay!

[@danielh3179]

I'm more impressed with John Cashman than I am with the car which is amazing. Who invents a convertible that when you open the doors, the windows automatically drop 4 inches in 1966!

[@eugenegodshall5765]

@@danielh3179 r

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

Jay sure wasn't kidding when he said he found 'the one guy' for this car.

[@DanEBoyd]

This video was over an hour when it first was released, but they seemed to have pared it down some. Shame.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@eugenegodshall5765 rr

[@nevergonnabesilent]

7:27 - " I watched the clock and the fuel gauge move simultaneously" I'm dead! Leno had me in tears with that one

[@jcollins1305]

Exactly why I love this channel. Anyone can tell you about a car, but Jay and his guests teach you what makes a car special. Fantastic stuff!

[@SCCA95060]

John Cashman stopped by my house years ago and serviced all my power windows and convertible top. Best money I ever spent on my car. Great to see him getting the recognition.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

SCCA95060 Like Jay said, it’s best to have someone who specializes in that particular model vs taking it to someone to have them spend 100+ hrs while charging by the hr and it may or may not be fixed correctly. When I worked at a local dealership in Myrtle Beach we owned several brands and service most makes but there were times where I’d send the customer’s car to our other dealers depending on the brand and complexity of the problem. Sure beats customers having to pay for a rental car for days and us losing money because of flat rate pay. (Ford dealers are better equipped to diagnose and work on complex Fords than Nissan and Chevy dealers are for example).

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

I had to reread ...I thought you had written that Johnny Cash had stopped by

[@rhawk2424]

Don't pity us "modern" techs, we get paid for the complexity of the repair. Just because cars have multiple modules does not make them impossible to repair, sometimes its actually easier. I sometimes diagnose a vehicle based on how a carburated vehicle works. Such as no start, I still check the very basics first and rarely is the computer at fault. The real problem is that people treat modern cars like most other american items, use, use, use, use, problem? Garbage car. Replace car. Maintenance is expensive so therefore quite rare, (besides tires and maybe oil changes). I see cars maybe 2 years old with 30k, 40k or more! Do these people ever stop driving? Plus roads take a major toll on cars, potholes, humps, debris, hard braking, and so many features run by the engine, there are a lot of systems to maintain. Some examples are coolant flush every few years or brake system flush, air filters including cabin (if equipped), fuel system treatment, a/c maintenance, power steering system, turbo rebuilds, cleaning undercarriage (salt removal), even things like removing heads on expensive brands for carbon cleaning, but for the most part people just drive until there is a problem. Wonder what your car needs at certain intrrvals? Check that "bible" in the glove box, it gives detailed information on service intervals, don't trust your salesman who always gives the "thats a lifetime/service free item" bit. Read the owners manual and try your best to keep up on those items, yes some things cost a lot, but if you plan on keeping your car a long time its money ahead to take care of things before a failure.

[@SCCA95060]

@@EricFortuneJr. Exactly, I learned the hard way at first spending my time and money trying to trouble shoot my top by myself. I went to all the forums read everything had my shop manual. Finally I had enough and called John and luckily I only had to wait a few months because he was on his way to the west coast that spring. He literally fix my problem in seconds. My convertible top back limit switch was off just enough to cause everything to run out of sequence. LOL

[@SCCA95060]

@@georgeelmerdenbrough6906 LOL

[@ksman9087]

"I did not play with normal toys. I went to Army-Navy surplus yards and tool apart transmissions in old Army Jeeps." Now THAT is a gearhead!

[@danieldwyer5139]

I’m so impressed the way this show is filmed, I’m not a huge car guy but boy I do love these shows, thanks Jay

[@AyeCarumba221]

This is probably my fourth time watching this particular episode. John is about the most perfect guest. Knows when to talk, and when to listen. When I was a kid in the mid 60s, the neighbors had what was probably a 64’ or so. It was my first exposure to suicide doors. I thought it was from the future.

[@craigrheberling]

years ago, my kids and i saw one of these at a store. my son asked the owner to put the top down, and the guy says " son, there's NO WAY i'm gonna do that!" smiling... it WAS pretty funny!

[@HHH-ye1ro]

“John, you’re going to be on TV.” “Great, I’ll pack my wrinkled t-shirt, denim shorts and sandals.” I love this man!

[@tremmer2229]

Uh, your iron is on line 4. Shall I take a message?

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

When I travel internationally I can always spot the american in a crowd. it's the guy that looks like he just shuffled out from sleeping under a bridge after swigging a bottle of Mad Dog and took a sh.it in the bushes

[@SerPurple51]

He's a mechanic, not a model.

[@EkClassics]

@DC it's $400 for him to show up at your place to fix your Lincoln top.....$250/hr minimum 8 hrs. Most can be fixed in one day, second day costs $200 to show and $250/hr........plus parts

[@geneshogsheadcheese307]

I tell my kids all the time people noticed everything lol

[@mb5030]

this guy memorizes the parts serial number. Savage

[@ksman9087]

Ford parts from the 1940's on start with a letter of the alphabet for each decade. A for 1940's, B for 1950's, etc. Notice when he rattled off that part number that it started with C for 1960's?

[@samgoodwin9386]

He knows what he is doing

[@JesseStJames-sh7jh]

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[@TheNutshaq]

@@ksman9087 I did not know that, that’s pretty cool

[@paul5683]

Fahrenheit 451, he remembered the book!

[@BuzzSargent]

I enjoyed this show from start to end. This is when a Lincoln was a Lincoln. A beautiful ride, an amazing car in an engineering sense. Thanks, Jay for making covid a little less stressful!

[@robertthacher2660]

It was a big comfortable ride! We don't have anything like it today!

[@mohawk4759]

@@robertthacher2660 lincoln navigator

[@killerkarma3574]

@@mohawk4759 A navigator is big and comfortable, but not like these old rigs. you have to have owned one to understand. Its hard to explain but these old cars are such a raw experience. The exhaust note, the torque, the size, the view looking out over the hood at your wonderful hood ornament, the EXTREMELY overpowered power steering that you can drive with a pinky, the incredibly wide and plush seats, the super floaty suspension, the list goes on and on... Old land yacht cars are the best luxury vehicles ever made. You didn't need 12 point electronic seat adjustments with a massaging feature because the seats were perfect all on their own. they were so incredibly soft and wide it was quite literally like sitting on an expensive sofa. The biggest draw back of these cars is the complete lack of safety features, but frankly I'm willing to make that sacrifice for the ultimate automotive experience. You know the ZZ top song "sharp dressed man"? Well, the man they were singing about would've pulled up in one of these, not some soccer moms jumped up SUV.

[@jensnitsche4994]

@@killerkarma3574 American Way off live 👌👌

[@frankmarano7530]

Sense of humor + Love of Cars= Jay Leno. It’s wonderful how he shares his passion of automobiles with us!

[@genewortell5550]

Yep! A nice man!, I wonder if Jonny Carson?, Had any classic cars!!!!!!, Gene,calif.....

[@splob1981]

Almost an hour of Jay and an old Lincoln. What could be better?

[@allensaunders449]

AnInternetAsshole name me the vids thst are an hour or more virtually none but if they need to be I'm glad they are

[@josephkutta599]

more Mopars

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

An old Daewoo lanos.

[@wileecoyote5749]

Pathetic

[@joshuajenkins3248]

1AM in the morning and I find a 50 min long Jay Leno video about my favorite car.

[@brianyork5510]

Joshua, did you find it, or, did it find you?

[@joshuajenkins3248]

@@brianyork5510 great question lol.

[@leejackson4724]

Joshua Jenkins that will help you to dream of this car

[@joshuajenkins3248]

@@leejackson4724 hey are you the same Lee Jackson from del city

[@leejackson4724]

Joshua Jenkins no that's not me sorry

[@Beargizmo3]

Great to hear Mr Cashman is still with us. It's so great to see a person who retains this knowledge. I worked in the spare parts side of the computer industry and it was so great to work with someone who retained all this detail.

[@albertseabra9226]

What a gigantic boat! Some movies still feature the fantastic Continental. Thank you Jay and congratulations to the Car owner

[@johnbronco8678]

Jay Leno's Garage is the best entertainment online or on TV today. No politics, nice people, fascinating subjects and just a peaceful way to spend some time. THANK YOU Jay!!

[@cougarcandy921]

Lol... no politics..

[@jameseverett5778]

It’s easy to tell Jay knows he landed a keeper in this car...he just adores this luxurious cruiser!

[@leokimvideo]

Who needs to drive it, just play with the convertible key is all the fun you ever need

[@B4EVR]

I can't believe I am watching this 3.5 years after it aired. I own a '62 LCC and work on the trunk and top and every component myself. I even repaired the radio internally when I purchased it in 2012. Love my car. I live in California and purchased it from a guy in Pennsylvania. He had it in an airport hanger next to two planes he owned. When he uncovered it, my jaw dropped. mint original condition. I had it shipped across country in a closed auto transport trailer. So it didn't take long to figure out how it operated and what was happening. I have the original hub caps without a scratch stored away in foam. I have a second set I use on it when I drive it. Looks galore! Anyway, thanks John for loving the Lincoln as much as I do!

[@jerroldfrank5869]

Gotta pic?

[@jimf.625]

Wow. John Cashman's knowledge and expertise is amazing.

[@jayski9410]

Jay, I know you're an entertainer but with these "Garage" videos - you've accidentally become an excellent educator. And I'm so pleased that so many experts are willing to join you in passing their knowledge along to the rest of us.

[@trevor5929]

I retired many years ago as a Lincoln Mercury technician. I worked on a bunch of these including the old 61-3 convertible T birds with the samish systems. Once you learned the tricks it was easy to work on. Lots of guys screwed them up messing with limit switch adjustments. But this guy really lives and breathes Lincoln. Wonderful!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

My bro had a bunch of Classic Cars, including a 1966 T-Bird conv. Canary Yellow, black interior, black top! It was DEF a chick-magnet! L0L I loved the sequential rear turn signal lights!

[@mik3ymomo]

I was sad this video was over in 50 mins. I could listen to Jay and John talk all day about this old car. What a treasure both these men are to the car community. I’d buy a Lincoln convertible if I had the room just so I could hire John to come work on it.

[@777jones]

Many cars are like this. But not every video has a John Cashman to explain it.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yup, JC certainly seems to know EVERYTHING about this CLASSIC beauty! My older bro had a 1957 Ford Fairlaine conv. and it was also a JOY to watch the top completely HIDE in the trunk! I drove a few ragtops myself. 1964 Parisienne, 1965 Mustang, 1966 Meteor, 1967 Meteor. I wish I wudda kept the Mustang, bc it was a 289, (easier on fuel) with both a rebuilt motor and C4 tranny. The guy that did the job was also an EXPERT on classic Fords. May he RIP!

[@namtux559]

"doubles as a motel room" this dude is a savage

[@JeffKing310]

Ok, a few points. 1. When I saw it was 50 mins, I thought ugh. Now I’m sad it’s over already. 2. John Cashman has savant level knowledge of these cars. Unreal and very impressive. 3. Ford must have lost a fortune on each one. 4. I’m surprised it weighs only 5800 lbs with all the mechanics, lead, complexity. Wonderful video, thanks Jay and John!

[@TheChuckoluck]

I had a 66 4 door and you could feel the weight of it as you went down the road. It was literally a tank and would crush most other cars. The gas mileage was god awful, Jay is right that on trips you could watch the gas gauge and see it move. Best car I ever owned, I dream about driving it still, it was delightful.

[@tbillington]

Agreed, I thought, how could Jay talk about this for almost an hour? But I now have a new appreciation for the car, and it was a brilliant decision to have John there to talk about them as well.

[@JeffKing310]

Anthony Gatley Well said!

[@TheFogLakeshore]

Older cars are lighter in a lot of ways, as Jay points out in his Imperial, Buick, and Coronet videos. Modern cars are quite heavy with the safety cage, padding, and all the equipment. It's the opposite of what most people think: Modern cars are more stoutly built.... unless it's a '66 Continental, because 5800lbs on a '66 is battleship mass.

[@RealUnimportant]

I didn't even notice how long it was before watching, and when it ended I was very surprised it had been so long. John was just so engaging, the time seemed to fly by. Excellent video!

[@protectoservices]

This is the type of guy that you ask a question and gives an answer with an explanation.purpose and a year!👍

[@josephgaviota]

He's definitely a smart cookie.

[@harleylawdude]

Cashman signed the trunk lid on mine

[@nicholaswtate]

Jay please dont ever stop doing these

[@timmni]

You know you got an absolute expert, when he just walks in with denim shorts and sandals. No need tp put on a show... he's just good

[@andremiller7725]

I said damn he's dressed casually for JAY, he must be a Master Lincoln man

[@oceankite7442]

Agree 💯

[@user-cn4tc5tq2s]

Yeah, but open foot sandals... can not do that. No Way.

[@MA-GLOBAL]

Man the guest John is on another level. @24:43 saying the part # on top of his head! @43:45 saying how many built! @45:38 quoting the sale brochure! I have never seen any one on youtube has all this knowledge in one classic car generation. Respect

[@mr.blackhawk142]

YES! I'm watching ALL this video just to learn more about this COAL! (CAR OF A LIFETIME)

[@mickobrien3156]

This man really is the definition of an EXPERT with his thing---Lincoln Continentals. It's beautiful when someone is so knowledgeable with something.

[@dombogchi]

One of the most beautiful cars ever built

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yes don! This classic machine just EXUDES CLASS!

[@captainbart]

2 car guys. Beautiful automobile. Common-sense discussion. This is the very essence of Jay Leno's mission to entertain his peers.

[@richardeast3328]

@Computer User So, who cares.

[@Jootie_de_Kop]

@Computer User Jay knows a lot more about cars than Conan. That's what counts here.

[@aclaylambisabirdman6324]

It’s a beautiful series and I’m grateful for it.

[@joerobles5889]

@@richardeast3328 b bd!

[@BH195829]

John is a walking encyclopedia! Lives breaths and understands those cars better than any other human. 😊💕🙏

[@theflyingsteamerstoke8534]

Thank you Jay Leno for making insanely expensive/prestigious cars look like they are, real cars and not fantasy machines that are from another world. A down to earth discussion and a civilised approach means that people can take on board the history and mechanics of different vehicles without tons of unnecessary sensationalist mess as is often the case with so many car channels.

[@LoongSteve]

John Cashman should be listed as a US National Living Treasure! (objective opinion from an Australian friend of America)

[@andremiller7725]

Perhaps your right. To have such Master knowledge of every nut & bolt, switch, & lever, wire & relays, etc, etc, etc. You gotta give it to him. JAY probably compensated him lovely for such an all Original restoration.

[@harleylawdude]

Cashman basically knows where every one of these cars is and they are in sports stars and celebrities homes

[@juxtaposeism]

I got completely hooked by the Lincoln in "French Connection" and I am from Germany. That was for me the coolest American car

[@toomuchyoutube]

Thanks Mr. Leno for taking care of these mechanical works of Art.

[@jacktheaviator4938]

I had a 72 continental 2 door in high school. it got 6 miles to the gallon on a good day. But it was an awesome old bomber, i actually lived in the car while i was starting out doing pipeline work. The welders all had big 1 ton tricks and RVs, for the first year i lived in that car and saved every penny. Bought my own rig and tested out after a year, and i can thank that giant from Detroit for my career.

[@brotherpaulv]

My favorite original car from Jay Leno by far! The Expert is awesome, I'm sure he's worth every penny he earns.

[@SerPurple51]

He seems to knows every little fact and trick about even the smallest detail on that car.

[@brotherpaulv]

@@SerPurple51 My Dad was friends with a doctor who had one of these, and it took them both tinkering with it for a couple years just to get the top to operate correctly. They both are very knowledgeable about cars and mechanical engineering, but they struggled with it bad. And then when they finally got it working, the doctor sold it.

[@andremiller7725]

Jay asks great wuestions too. He's a serious student, an connoisseur

[@Fifty8day]

I hope he has an apprentice

[@kirbyswarp]

These are the best episodes. Jay's own cars as well as unmodified cars from the 50's/60's.

[@jimjones1876]

I'm with you on this, unmodified/unrestored episodes are my favorite.

[@HHH-ye1ro]

“Original...and unrestored.” I love when I hear that at the beginning of an episode.

[@docstruthers]

I’m workin on 2 of these. Haven’t got to the top yet but looking forward to it. I got all the interior lights cleaned and working and that was exciting. Lol. Awesome cars!! Very advanced for the era IMO!

[@TankerKC]

From 1981-1985, I worked on USAF B-52G Automatic Flight Controls. The aircraft were late 50's models. This Continental sounds like it was designed by the same engineering team! The autopilot was a long series of relays and interlocks, feedback loops, actuators, and sensors.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

When the word "erect" was said, Jay's gears started turning hahaha Thanks Jay.

[@robertpace901]

When I saw my first 61 Lincoln Continental in about 1962, it instantly became my dream car. I would eventually own 1963 model in 1986. What a head turner it was and quiet as a church mouse. Thanks Jay for the trip down memory lane.

[@jcsrst]

John is the ultimate Lincoln nerd. Dude knows his sh*t 😂

[@leegoddard2618]

Nice of you Jay to give him SO much time to explain. Was fun. 😁👍

[@dustyrusty7956]

The 1961-67 Continental is one of the most beautiful American cars of all time.

[@petebusch7614]

my dad imported a brand new 63 to Australia in 1963 and it was the only Lincoln in South Australia at that time, we loved cruising in that car, kept it till 1969

[@jnstonbely5215]

Thanks Jay. I didn’t think I’d watch the whole 50 minutes. Sure did. Just Incredible. Bravo John Cashman. I’m old school too .

[@martylucas8557]

Was it really 50 minutes? It went by so quick!

[@GavinByrneLand]

I've watched this video a few times on account of the guest expert. His knowledge is fantastic, and I enjoy hearing his anecdotes about the Continentals. Beautiful car, fantastic guest, brilliant video. A favourite for me. Jay is a joy as always too.

[@joeblow8593]

Cashman really knows his stuff!

[@apexxxx10]

33:30 *"The whole car is a smoking section!" Hilarious*

[@charleshettrick2408]

THANK YOU Jay. THANK YOU! So many childhood memories! It felt like 10 minutes, not 50. So many stories about our '67 Lincoln. Just share 1: We were driving home. Brother and I in back seat. Dad turned a gently spiralling left about 20 mph. I saw my brother pull the door latch handle. I grabbed at him before the door opened and slowed his exit onto the pavement just long enough for Dad to reflexively reach over the seat, grab a pant leg and haul him bodily back to safety. Very impressive! Mom did not stop screaming for 15 mins. My brother learned an important lesson to not mess around with the car. I got promoted to the front seat ☺ because Mom always wanted to watch brother from the back seat. The 1967 Lincoln Continental is an underappreciated great car. THANK YOU for your time to share this fantastic car and your personal story with it!

[@dylanjg18]

I like how he walks in with shorts and flip flops and just lays down the knowledge. Incredible.

[@Chris_WG]

But if the only thing someone remembers about him is his flip flops and shorts, you shouldn't be here. 👍No need to dress up here!

[@dylanjg18]

@@Chris_WG That's how I remember the Lincoln Continental dude, so 2bad

[@Chris_WG]

@@dylanjg18 I didn't know you had a personal relationship with one. I was just saying that the expert Jay brought in could wear whatever he wanted- his words were golden for sure.

[@oceanhome2023]

Shorts and flip flops ! So Cal sheikh !

[@ryanmonti4903]

Jay, this guy knows and shares his knowledge. He needs more exposure, thank for sharing.

[@pointlessgimmickyusername9196]

I love these slabside Lincolns. The convertables always remind me of the JFK car (I know it's a few years off).

[@discosuitDan]

Automatic dropping window?!? That's awesome. My 2017 Challenger T/A has that and I thought that was a newer opition. I'm impressed Lincoln had that in the 60s 👍🏻

[@bakura306]

I wish Jay did another episode With John! He's incredible!

[@bassface8580]

Fascinating how much knowledge this man has on several models. I've rewatched this a few times cause I'm interested and amazed its very relaxing hearing someone who is an expert with a soothing voice talk about his craft. John is a guy if I met him I'd love to buy him a beer and chat to

[@theguyonthecouch5581]

I totally agree 🙏🙌😎👍💯

[@davethompson3140]

Best guest I’ve seen; he knows his stuff!!

[@tulsatoolfool]

True American beauty and craftsmanship…thanks men for this episode..

[@davidkosach3095]

It is such a treat to see a person who actually knows his car as well as this gentleman does. Most people just stand there and not knowing what they do because they have more money than brains and just like to show it off not knowing anything about it, at least Mr. Leno almost always has people who know their vehicle very well, which is nice because this way you can enjoy the art of the car, enjoy the knowledge of the car plus, you actually can learn something about the vehicle that Mr. Leno is showing on his fantastic show here. It is the trifecta of automobiles this way lol. I especially like the way they talk, so everyone can understand what they are saying, from professionals to first time enthusiasts.

[@calum9454]

The best and most enjoyable Leno episodes are when he reviews one of his own classic cars a long with a guest that really knows his stuff. Awesome

[@kimlemke5737]

I have always had a soft spot for this vintage Lincoln

[@charlespotter7548]

1967 I had just finished 6 years in the Marine Corps as a "grunt" and my father bought a brand-new Continental convertible. Blue, with blue leather and a white top. Thank You for some good memories.

[@danielkbarton]

What a beautiful yet very complex car. Thanks for showing it Jay!

[@silverstorm6973]

You know it’s special when jay is not wearing full denim

[@MrTruth111]

I think his wife was washing the blue denim shirt while this was being filmed.

[@hertzair1186]

MrTruth111 : likely his staff, lol...

[@bagheerab278]

Nice to see John wore his best shorts and flip flops too

[@bernlin2000]

He's diving deep on this one :-)

[@jamesmata2945]

Such a beautiful American classic and unrestored. Incredible.

[@geoffreyanthony4276]

Here in UK I have always been a big fan of this model Lincoln since the saloon (sedan) featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger. I was incredulous to see it crushed! Beautiful car, top class video, mature and knowledgeable commentary. Made my evening. Thank you.

[@jimschauer37]

Did you notice when the Lincoln was lifted into the crusher that there was no engine installed in the vehicle?😮

[@tompettit2978]

I had the great pleasure to restore one of these cars when I was 14. My father had a body shop and his friend had a rusty one and we restored it to a pristine condition. I fell in love with this car the first time I saw it. Thanks, Jay enjoy this wonderful machine.

[@nothinghere7391]

When Lincoln was LINCOLN!

[@eknuds]

I love these cars! One of my uncles handled Henry Ford II's customer mail and he always had a bunch of cool old Fords. I can remember visiting from Northern Michigan and riding in one of his rumble seat cars and a '60s Continental among others.

[@akucismarko]

So exciting car from the past! What a golden era it was back in then! Lincoln really was a top of the crop! Unbelievable beautiness and design! Thanks for sharing this! Greetings from Latvia!

[@jwelchon2416]

My dad was service manager at a Ford dealership in that era. Mechanics would be reduced to tears when one of these came in. Actually, my dad was pretty good at troubleshooting the top mechanism. Thunderbird tops operated the same way. It's still an amazing choreography to watch.

[@alistairchapman625]

Jay, now that confirmed how enjoyable this stuff can be. Kids are waiting for dinner but I couldn't stop listening! I'm a Brit living in Canada and now want to own a 60's Lincoln. Thank you for sharing the wisdom and bringing all that you do to light

[@thomasharper4166]

Incredible car!Dude's pretty cool too!Love seeing someone so obsessed with one particular thing!

[@ClassicRider]

That really brings back memories. It was in 1989 before the San Francisco Earthquake. As a consultant I was architecting a cool modern day phone solution for Pacific Bell on behalf of a computer vender who wanted their business. When I arrived at KSFO there was a deal to rent the large Continental for only $55 per day. I thought that was dirt Cheap, and I wanted a nice car for the next few weeks. The following morning in the company parking lot. I waved hello to my boss Al, who was the passenger in the company's presidents car. Al looked like he was trying to look the other way. I learned they were sending my family out to stay over the next few weeks, so i got to keep the Continental as having 3 children at that point - They also paid for the gas -

[@iamrichrocker]

no matter what car..there is always one guy who is the supreme go to expert..knows every nuance and probably has memorized the manuals..i love these people...and enjoy when they discuss their chosen vehicle..

[@9mmsafetyalwaysoff00]

once you work on a bunch of them you start to recognize and anticipate all the problems on your own, believe me this guy wants to spend as little time as possible reading manuals.

[@vallathjayakrishnan7885]

And most those guys know Jay Leno

[@detroit8485]

My uncle specialized in nothing but steering columns in Lincoln and Cadillac. Like this man, he was the go to guy.

[@paulayala4816]

You have to admit the man, John, knows his stuff. Probably one of the nicest looking cars from that era, understated, not overly styled. One of the things I think is cool is the chrome strip that runs from the front fender, doors, then rear fender.

[@matthewweaver1123]

The sound of those doors closing! I remember walking to my neighbor's house with my dad when I was a kid (almost 25 years ago) and looking at his. I don't remember what year the car was but I think it was a few years newer than this one. The doors are like a foot thick and sound so freaking solid when they close.

[@genewortell5550]

Jay Leno has over a hundred cars, !, That's ok!!, But I wonder if? He ever! Has given even one!???, To a poor family! Needing good transportation!!!!?????, , ,No way! To know!!??. Gene,calif........

[@jamesrecknor6752]

@@genewortell5550 I am thinking a hundred year old Rolls Royce or Packard would be great for a struggling family

[@robertthacher2660]

@@genewortell5550 I like Jay, but he is a liberal and needs mucho dinero to have that car collection!

[@lestermagnuson939]

My brother had one of these it was a blast to own, we went to a military air show and the soldiers saluted us when we drove by

[@Seasonstobecheerful]

John Cashman .. What a joy to listen to so much knowledge ..well done !

[@davidtweedy8036]

Jay is so funny, “ could run over police cars “ 😂 Glad to know parts are still so readily available👏 One of Jay’s best videos!

[@scotth6814]

My brother and I bought a Continental hardtop when I was a teenager. If I remember right it was a 1966 model. It came from Quebec, so it was all rusted out. We cut out the rust and fiberglassed it, repainted it, changed all the engine fluids, and flipped it over for a profit. That was our summer job to help pay our university tuition. We were amazed with all the luxury features on the car. And you didn't feel bumps on the road, you just kind of floated over them, like you were riding in a plane. I wish I could have kept it.

[@dustydon6419]

One of the most beautiful cars to come out of Detroit. Extremely complex. For this man to make a living for 38 years off of specializing in one model is impressive. I was burn in ‘64 and my Pop’s had a ‘64 Continental. His wasn’t a drop top. That was one smooth ride. Not a car you could tackle on your own without experience though. I’m grateful I got to ride in one as a kid.

[@akishot6735]

This guy's knowledge is impressive.

[@rednebmb]

Jay, thanks for sharing this Lincoln with us along with John, who is incredibly knowledgeable. These Lincolns are one of my favorites. I'm glad you have an original, local car. Great history!

[@philippepanayotov9632]

Jay and John are living Legends

[@majorpayne5289]

Beautiful Lincoln. John is very impressive & a true Lincoln specialist.

[@LarryHatch]

Love it! So thorough and well done as ever. A relative of mine had two rich friends, a lawyer and a physician, brothers. They bought matching black convertible Continentals. We paraded downtown with one car following the other. People starred at us like it was some kind of official motorcade. It was just us having super fun. Of course in that era a Lincoln was more prestigious than a Mercedes and close to a Rolls Royce in popular respect in America. Never will forget that day.

[@rockroll9473]

I never knew there was so much involved in a Continental.Thank you for that.

[@fwaurorakev]

It was killing this guy that jay was working the top without the vehicle running 🤣

[@dennisking8556]

Jay I know you get thousands if not millions of comments! I just wanted to say you are A NATIONAL TREASURE! My wife and I loved watching you on tonight show and your car show is awesome also. I am a Car Guy . But I am so happy that you were always a gentleman and someone even my children could watch and never worry about something foul or distasteful being said or shown. Thanks and keep up the great work you do. Dennis King A Realtor in Cincinnati Ohio. I am still working but don't have time for much tv but yours are the best shows and always a joy to watch!

[@k.k.hickey4624]

My God this guy is a wealth of knowledge. He surpasses Obsessive by far.

[@josephnorman1851]

I have seen these car on little small for sale lots in the 80's& 90's and by the time I told myself like iam going buy one had one in hand didn't go back to get til week's later it was gone and lot owner told me I kept it but no call back I was young then into z28 & vette's

[@rafaelrodriguez5310]

he"s a human Lincoln service manual!!!

[@lauriecook8226]

anyone else watch a 50min video about a car they will never own, let alone sit in?

[@dustydon6419]

Jay I can’t say it enough. Thank you for preserving these American icons. My POP had a ‘64 Continental. We live on the east coast. I grew up riding in one of these. Vacuum operated wipers and door locks. This is one of the most beautiful cars ever manufactured. There was a used car dealership in the neighborhood that specialized in Lincoln convertibles

[@dougfredricks2017]

Grew up and parents had a 67 Lincoln Continental 2 Door., I loved the speedometer.

[@zekelucente9702]

My great uncle owned a Lincoln dealership in Southern California when I was growing up and my grandparents always had a new Lincoln.

[@LlyleHunter]

My neighbor was an attorney and had one for over thirty years, the remainder of his life. When people asked why he never traded it he always told them that he’d never be able to get a car to replace it because no one was ever going to build a car like that again. He was right. No one ever did.

[@willsco76]

52 year old original triple white 1966 Lincoln Continental convertible. Jay, your a lucky man.

[@harleylawdude]

Yes he is.

[@davidrichardson7466]

One of my favorite cars ever. So beautiful

[@Like_Ike]

God I would LOVE to own such a piece of beauty. I want mine black with chrome accents just like in The Matrix. That long trunk lid and hood and how much room is in between Jay and John is impressive but not as impressive as him remembering that part number like that. I remember them for as long as I need to and thats that.

[@DirectConnecttel]

My favourite car of all time. I learned so much from this episode