1970 Lincoln Continental Sedan Commerical

[@midcenturymodern9330]

Getting from the driver's door to the fuel door must have been a pleasant little walk. What a gorgeous beast! 😍

[@deneenjeffries2768]

We didn’t pump Our own gas then

[@RMB42]

@@deneenjeffries2768 Depends on where you were in the US. Individual states began allowing self service at different times, and a couple (OR and NJ) still don't allow it. All gasoline was sold "self service" in the early decades of the 1900s, but full service had become the norm by 1947 when the first self service as we know it began at a station in L.A. By the mid '60s several states allowed it. The remote unlocking pump (pay inside and the attendant pushes a button to unlock your pump) was invented in 1964 and was soon commonplace in self service states. I remember self service being legal and common in NC in the summer of '72. That June I came to NC from a state that did not yet allow self service (Ohio) and seeing people pump their own gas at first seemed odd to me. 😄

[@scottanderson3285]

This 1970 Lincoln Continental was the swan song, design wise from the pen of my friend, the late Arnott B. (Buzz) Grisinger. He was the head of the Lincoln Studio at Ford Styling in Dearborn. He came on board as the Lincoln Studio head upon the promotion of Don DeLaRossa and departure of Elwood Engel in 1961. Buzz did the freshening of the 1964 and the much more radical design mods of the 65 Lincolns. His all new for 66 car was spectacular. They went back to curved side glass that year much to the satisfaction of many in the studio. He and his team began work on the new for 1970 total reboot. For the very first time since 1958, the Lincoln would be body-on-frame construction, Un construction being the mainstay at the Wixom Assembly Plant for all those yrs. Gordon Buehrig was a staff advisor in the Lincoln Studio, and great friends with Buzz Grisinger, and it was Buehrig who penned that distinctive grille. You see Buehrig was the original stylist who designed the 1937 Cord "coffin nose" and if you look closely, you can see Buehrig's influence on the grille of this 1970 Lincoln. Buzz retired that year, after the introduction of his 1970 cars. He lived til 2002 at the ripe old age of 93 and passed away at his home in Santa Barbara CA. I had him live on a radio program on WJR in Detroit in 1999 discussing the heritage of the Lincoln automobile.

[@precertvideo]

Really interesting, thanks.

[@manonmars2009]

The hood was so long that airplanes mistook it as a landing strip. I was old enough to remember these cars, and yes, they were absolutely gorgeous. Who cared about fuel economy. This was a real car with no apologies.

[@animestarlord9021]

My old man had one. What a great car.

[@rick0e295]

Amen! If you come back please see my post.

[@halon7476]

The hood is in the Pacific time zone while the trunk is in the Atlantic time zone.

[@sunsetlights100]

lol good one!

[@garydunn3037]

+HALON747 Have you ever seen under the hood of one of these vehicles.There is almost 2 feet of empty space between the front grille and theradiator. That's some crumple zone, if the car was involved in a collision.

[@garydunn3037]

+John Dawid What always got me was that despite the huge size ofthese old cars, inside the car was not that much bigger than ourEuropean counterparts.

[@sunsetlights100]

+Gary Dunn I noticed that too had a 2 door 73 Buick Electra 225 460 cu...inside was not much bigger than Honda Accord. boot was big though ride smooth & fairly quick for a " full size car "

[@garydunn3037]

+sunsetlights100 "Boot" surely you Americans would call it a "Trunk"

[@NicholasSadlier]

So big you would need a passport to get from the trunk to the hood and an international treaty to get it parked

[@npxmnpxm]

If you are a certain age, or live somewhere that never had cars like this, I can't really explain just how massive they truly are. They're called "land yachts" for good reason.

[@jimm3205]

This cars big enough to have its own climate. 70 and sunny in the back seat, 40% chance of rain and partly sunny in the front seat.

[@jimm3205]

IDK - I live in Georgia and my Tacoma's A/C is crazy good. It gets CCCOOOLLLDD even when it's 97 degrees out and 100% humidity.

[@derriusbranch8620]

Hey

[@derriusbranch8620]

Hello Stoping by. Post a trip and ride of Lincoln Ford and with Continental . And Ford sedan. ..escort and focus model. And with a visit near Midwest dealer and Lincoln. Near Hammond Indiana and Homan drive area.

[@derriusbranch8620]

Go good things. And go Life groups. And go Good things. And logs and science. And go A groups. And go good desks.

[@derriusbranch8620]

Go number ones. And go Safety

[@PhaQ2]

And here I was thinking "rim blow" was a prison pass time. 🌠 *"The more you know"* 🌠

[@rickyweston8153]

beautiful car ! my parents had the same one in the 70s. this car is solid and pure luxury

[@drwisdom1]

Sure, this Lincoln sedan is really attractive with the hidden headlights and pre-1973 bumpers. But what made this commercial so good was the narration by the late Chris Schenkel, one of the greatest sport announcers. Listening to it was music to my ears.

[@miltonminor9937]

my grandfather had the exact color package of this model. I drove it frequently. My favorite automobile ever. Great ride and just so luxurios.

[@barnabasloos]

Lord Jesus.... how this takes me back to an age when life was actually goooood

[@RADIUMGLASS]

It was nice driving a car seeing the fender tips.

[@werksdesign]

I remember when these 70's Lincoln hit the showroom floors. At that time it made all the previous Lincolns with suicide doors so outdated. My boss at the time bought one soon after they were at the dealerships. That was still the era when all cars had style. It all ended when they were downsized beginning with the 77's and evolved into what we see today.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Actually, the big Continental/Town Car sedan survived all the way until 1980. It in fact outlived "The full size car that kept its size" Ford LTD.

[@rickj1983]

It was so big dealers had to build a showroom just for that car.

[@robertvanderbush737]

They finally killed off V8 rear wheel drive full frame cars in 2011, last year of the Town Car 😢

[@E34Benzin]

Shut up and take my money!! Astonishing automobile.

[@E34Benzin]

The Mark IV is pretty damn cool as well. :)

[@jackbasil7069]

When a car was the car. Without any technology advantages of this day, I bet it would cost $60,000 to build a car just because it's dripping in the real materials and plenty of them! Exactly when did style go out of style?

[@marklion315]

1973 Oil Embargo

[@garydunn3037]

In the mid to late 70's along with that "Feel Good" Disco music. Before the Age of Techno and Rap began.

[@Coodeville]

The suspension was computer tuned. That computer must have been the size of my house.

[@bluesdriver6354]

More sq ft than most NYC apartments!

[@markhousman8447]

Don't forget about the backseat ash trays and cigarette lighter - 1970's 'Merica

[@basitk12]

Proper high level executive car!

[@harishsave]

Japanese would make 3 cars out of that metal

[@basitk12]

Harish Save small ahem small cars. Even the clothing size is small.

[@kennethsouthard6042]

As these hit the wrecking yard and the scrap was exported to Japan, they probably did.

[@TheJrj430]

Who cares. This is a Lincoln. What’s your logic. Idiot go drive a Toyota.

[@harishsave]

@@TheJrj430 I just made a statement. I'm not taking side of anyone. Before calling other idiots first have guts to use your real name. Don't hide behind fake IDs.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

@Amplass 333 Bro nobody here said they don't like these cars.

[@animestarlord9021]

One of my most favorite boats. That's when they knew how to make quality.

[@thefrontporch8594]

I had a '69 MK III...what a dreamy car!

[@philiptucci2458]

Beautiful masterpiece, what a joy to drive

[@davidtosh7200]

The rear doors are now hinged from the front for safety, starting for 1970 Lincoln Continental 4 door sedan. 4 door sedan outselling 2 door hardtop of more then 2 to 1 margin. Rear fender skirts are standard for 1970-1979 Lincoln Continental.

[@LarryECarlisle]

I had this same car, it was baby blue with white top. It was so comfortable and for all the people saying how poor it was on gas, was wrong., I had a 460 in it and it was not bad on fuel. I have had 4 Lincoln's and my newer ones are about the same on gas as this one was. Would love to see a car like this on the road today.

[@Dallas_K]

10 gas stations per mile. I had a 1977 460. Quietest engine ever.

[@alexanderblack2869]

My favourite Lincoln model, 1971- 73. Just gorgeous!

[@garydunn3037]

+blondieL Were you looking at them through a fairground mirror.Ooops, hell no, that's the way Detroit built them back then. Long,Low, and Wide. They looked good in tv movies and tv series, butthey must have been a nightmare to park up, especially on today'scongested roads. They were very much from a totally differentperiod in time, when gas mileage, and parking space was not suchan issue.

[@califdad4]

the 72-73 is the best looking one, they fixed the back door lines from the 71 and made the back door handles the same level as the front handles, looks more symmetrical

[@Brooklyn_Powers]

califdad4 They moved the rear door handles starting in ‘72. They did this because they restyled the shape of the rear door and the door handle would no longer fit in that area. Personally, I think the restyle took away from the looks. The ‘70-‘71 have far sharper lines with the door handle up and further back on the door. It creates a much better profile, making the car actually look longer. Also, the window has changed shape, as a result of the restyle, which gives the car a less appealing look, in my opinion. Full disclosure: I own a ‘70 Lincoln Continental.

[@miholju]

I perfer 1961 - 1967.

[@nwilczyn]

'The Town Car... Interior option... Offers an extra measure of... Elegance...' He should have done that line over!! Love it.

[@becbusman7721]

I love the fact the trunk is bigger than most condominiums , and the whole car is bigger than many houses , comes with leather furniture ,

[@paulht3251]

I know, where’s the washer and dryer lol 😂

[@philiptucci2458]

Stunningly beautiful luxury car

[@peterrobinson7803]

I had a '72 two door version of this car. Triple black. 460 ci. You needed to plan your trips with gas stations in mind. Averaged 9-10 mpg. Best ride ever. Used for a first date with my future wife (38 years and counting). I'd love to have it back now.

[@Doobie1975]

I personally liked this style of the Lincoln's better than the suicide door models, I thought this era of the Lincoln's were more stylish and classier looking

[@fscap811]

Man, look at the size of that car. I remember driving my dad's Oldsmobiles and they were like boats. These were the kind of cars that said "Get the f___ out of may way!!

[@tommyrregina1227]

HECK

[@roaddogg800]

But wait... There's more... An "Optjonal" Am/FM radio is available... Lmao.

[@azeleapark]

Timothy Shelsea yea, and its integrated into the dashboard....eliminating the floor adapter...BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!!!

[@novaseline4u]

+azeleapark Back in those days, prior to the 1970 model, if you wanted stereo, it required a multiplex adaptor for the AM/FM monaural radio. If you see a 65 to 68 Chevy with one, it is a device hung beneath the dash. It has four knobs on it. I believe it may have been located on the floor in Lincolns until 1970. The dash was a lot tighter on space in the late 60s Lincoln - especially the way the radio was mounted in it. At any rate, it was often done with two separate chassis. Cadillac probably hid theirs behind the dash. In 1969 GM went to a new single chassis design. Apparently Ford did it in 1970, at least for the standard Lincoln. Never saw a separate adaptor in a Mark III. May have been behind the dash. So that's why they made a point of mentioning it.

[@azeleapark]

+novaseline4u .zzzzzzzzzzz...thank you Einstein

[@novaseline4u]

***** You're welcome, shitforbrains. :)

[@milfordcivic6755]

+Timothy Shelsea Back then, an AM/FM stereo with an 8 track was $300. Considering the average person only made $400 a month take home, you can see why people opted for an AM radio or no radio at all.

[@phdt12]

Gasoline was .54 cents a gallon back in 1970. Companies would give you a free cocktail glass if you bought 8 gallons or more. In addition a station attendant would check your oil, clean our windshield, and check the air in your tires often without asking. Corner station gas price wars were not uncommon. The bigger the better. It was the beginning of the end of America’s gilded car age - end of an era!

[@stevenwoeste7428]

Actually, in 1970 gasoline was about 28 cents a gallon. I know, I was a teenager back then.

[@rickreid81]

Now that's a great luxury car. Bet the rid was fantastic

[@hankaustin7091]

most likely the ride was fantastic too

[@tommyrregina1227]

RIDE

[@dressshoeguy]

What a land yacht. Id drive one if i could, looks like a classy ride.

[@perryegolson833]

dressshoeguy I’m sure you can find one for sale. Go for it!!!

[@pcno2832]

I miss the suicide doors and vent windows. The "thin roof pillars" were probably added in anticipation of the rollover protection requirements that kicked in for 1974.

[@danmaltby3271]

the new Am&Fm stereo, nothings been spared

[@jumpropexpressions8929]

When I visit my grandmother these day I still wonder how did these cars ever fit on the two way street I grew up on in NJ in the 70’s !?!

[@operator91210]

You know why it's easy to find a low mileage example of a domestic luxury car from this time period? It's simple, there's no point driving anywhere because you've already arrived.

[@sammiepuppy4196]

My father had this car when I was in jr. high. It was huge, but looking at it now, it seems even bigger!

[@erichaley4485]

Nixon Era Lincolns

[@hankaustin7091]

YEAH BUDDY!! the best!

[@basitk12]

Nixon time ppl were special too

[@motobrawoficinademotocicle6981]

o melhor desenho de um carro ja visto no mundo dos automoveis ,é o carro mais lindo do mundo

[@bradh716]

I enjoy seeing stuff from the year I was born.

[@carmine440]

Gorgeous. I hate new cars.

[@95BLUERAY]

they look like bugs

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

agreed. and i'm not even old.

[@milfordcivic6755]

New cars are fine. It's the Suv and truck people I hate

[@dougn2350]

Land barge. But they were awesome on long road trips

[@msr1116]

Couldn't do a cross country family trip in anything smaller. Needed the leg room for hours of driving plus a massive trunk for all the luggage. We went on several of these vacations in the sixties.

[@dougfinlay7528]

These 70 Lincolns were an advancement from the 69's, whose body style started back in 66. The 70's were not only long, but wide looking. Personally, I much preferred the Lincoln over the Cadillac or Imperial, though the Caddy Fleetwood had a bit longer wheel base. Back then, size mattered a lot and the Lincoln's and Fleetwood's were kings as Imperial was a fading brand with too much of a just bigger Chrysler look.

[@1BlubeTube]

1970 is the best year for raw-hp.

[@Kuson2]

My dad always said it was 1969, all I know is anything past '72 was fucked.

[@Kuson2]

@Amplass 333 he said best year for Raw HP, and he is correct. Your point has nothing to do with overall power.

[@paulht3251]

When you felt like you where driving in your living room it was so big.

[@buckyboywv1]

I remember having one of these it was light aqua blue with matching leather it was class

[@bobbyjocowpoke1057]

Also with that highly economical 460 V8 Four BBL, hauls ass!

[@animestarlord9021]

I remember my old man hitting well over 100mph in his on route 66 yet it felt like doing 35mph.

[@Mack11721]

I've never seen this commercial before, wow!!!

[@mikeformato8655]

My parents had the 1977 (I think) model. It had the semi round shape on the trunk for the spare tire. And it was just a two door. But the doors were MASSIVELY long.

[@zxtenn]

At least when you opened the hood you knew where the spark plugs, etc were now they're buried. I had a friend who had a Cadillac with the Northstar engine and he needed to replace the alternator, I think it took a good mechanic 5 hours or so

[@califdad4]

+jim dandy my 03 Ford escape had the same issue, Didn't have that problem though with my old Deville with the Northstar

[@davidmeyers3549]

What about where the starter is on a Northstar?

[@user-xg8yy7yl1d]

I hear the northstar engine is hated even among hardcore GM fans

[@jblyon2]

That's probably with the mechanic knowing how to do it in their sleep too. You're lucky if you get 3 years out of a GM alternator, and there were a ton of those god-awful Northstars out there...note that there were...most have died by now LOL

[@bennetfox]

Man what a land yacht!

[@RADIUMGLASS]

I had a 71 Mark and it was better on gas than my new Crossover. I can't get over how much gas it burns.

[@jimhernandez3563]

I had a 1970 model EXACTLY like this one (same color, trim, EVERYTHING). I would do a lot of daytripping with it (gas was a lot cheaper 35 years ago) and I can tell you from experience... 5 mpg CITY, and 9 mpg HIGHWAY. But, it did it with style, grace, and a King Kong-like 365 NET horsepressure!!! God, how I miss that feeling...!

[@humadeusoliva7637]

nice boat.

[@rayd3717]

I drive a '72 4-door continental until the snow falls and the salt hits the highway...2nd owner, 22k; living SERIOUSLY large on a small budget!

[@srcoolguy]

Ray D how do you do it on a small budget?

[@rayd3717]

***** The '70's luxury cars are still quite a bargain!

[@srcoolguy]

Ray D how do you maintain that though, aren't parts rare and expensive?

[@califdad4]

the 72 Lincoln sedan was the best looking of all the 70's Lincolns, even nicer than the 71 that is very similar

[@dustyheartbreak7410]

gas mileage of a 737 I'm sold !!! I wish they still made cars with this much style and class and just think how safe you would be if you came head on with a prius or "smart car" and you never have to worry about a silly little foot of snow my friend's dad had one similar to this maybe a 71 or 72 and we would play hot wheels and GI Joe's in the back while he was driving no seatbelt needed man I miss these cars lol 🇺🇸

[@CJColvin]

My teacher Mr.B loves these Big giant American landyacths because not they're so roomy but they also represent America as well.

[@hankaustin7091]

CJ - you have a very smart teacher!

[@kenbob1071]

This thing would run out of gas well before it could hit a Prius.

[@bradparris99]

As a teenager, my grandfather had one of these and he let me drive it on the weekends. Out of curiosity one night, I decided to try out those old style separate lap and shoulder belts. After a couple of minutes to get buckled up, I took off. I was amazed at how much better the car seemed to drive and handle with the belts holding me firmly in place and got in the habit of wearing them when I drove the Lincoln. One night a drunk driver in a Chevrolet suburban crossed the center line and hit me head on. Because of the size and quality of the Lincoln, along with the fact that I was wearing both belts, I walked away without a scratch, but the next day I did have bruises across my chest from the shoulder belt. The unbelted drunk driver in the suburban had massive head and chest injuries from the steering wheel and his passenger went through the windshield, also with massive head injuries. Without the belts buckled in the Lincoln, I probably would have slammed into the steering wheel and sustained head and chest injuries myself, but the lap and especially the shoulder belt prevented that.

[@haserotmalach7324]

What a gorgeous car!

[@PhilB153]

If I could have any car. It would be this

[@dc10fomin65]

Why can't you have a car? Any car, are you in prison?

[@MrMenefrego1]

Magnificent! Now you could fit any 21st century car in the trunk!

[@theravs7494]

Back then gm has its own class,uncomparable i have no words describing their works.

[@mikeb8674]

"And property taxes on the new Continentals are down 6% from 1969!"

[@robinatkins1292]

The long, low, wide look that defined automotive design in the decadent 70s. The Mark III was clearly a great success for it to have been referenced multiple times in this promotion.

[@tommyrregina1227]

GOT A 79 , 233 INCHES IN LENGTH . FINAL YEAR THAT LARGE 😢😢

[@emmettsullivan690]

We took the world's finest couch and built a superior luxury car around it!

[@gregsomebody7247]

I want it....better than the rice rockets of today

[@crustylips7269]

By continental they mean that the car literally stretches through multiple continents

[@paulcheek5711]

a real Continental, not today's crap..

[@rickybirchmore525]

pure beauty full stop.

[@christiansanden8005]

Lincoln are best!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

aAs faded as the film is ,you can still see the great build quality of those Lincolns

[@Doobie1975]

nice car, I always preferred those over to the suicide door Lincoln's.

[@JENDALL714]

You had me at Pin striping, no need t go any further, I am sold!

[@damonfuentes7510]

A successful car for Ford over a long period. I'm amazed they were able to shake the whole "JFK Death Car" rep.

[@TheTreasureGuard]

You need a big screen TV to see the full length of the car.

[@Sataniales]

Certainly MY dream car.

[@nathandalke9318]

What a land barge a 20 footer and a about a 25 gallon gas tank 6000 plus pounds with a 460 and about 10 miles to the gallon for 1970 my dream car this Lincoln was 11 years old when I was born in 1981 sure don't make cars like this anymore what classic

[@troynov1965]

You could land a Piper Cub on that hood.

[@georgewilson1184]

Frank Cannon drove one on the very first show

[@JackF99]

"Most distinctive rear styling in America". Funny stuff.

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

I am going to go with, "..powerfully -styled hood" instead of, "..horribly styled hood." -Even if it's nowhere near as funny to me.

[@r2gelfand]

+MungoidHen I listened to it several times, sounds like 'horribly' to me! :D

[@gloriamoreno8668]

It would be called a " Powerfully " styled hood.......that you could also land aircraft on ! ....a high end luxury car couldn't be small in those days....you'd get laughed off the road ...and gas mileage was an after thought ...hah!......

[@perryegolson833]

frequency flux fandango I thought he said horribly styled hood also. I am glad it wasn’t my imagination.

[@eliascrookshank]

I'd take one of these magnificent beasts over any of the soulless crap being peddled today.

[@givenchyize]

Thanks for posting! I love this model.

[@wadewatson2751]

What WASN'T massive about this behemoth? Even the commercial had to be the longest one ever made.

[@eggbirdtherooster]

Now thats a car..!1

[@rickj1983]

A car that competes with an aircraft carrier in size. It wouldn't fit in a 2 car garage. But dam, what a ride.

[@mphemh]

my neighbor had a 71 continental. what a beast of a car. about 10 miles to the gallon I believe. She could hardly park the dam thing. how ever this was a time for style I guess it had it.

[@kennethsouthard6042]

I'm guessing the audio deteriorated as well, as at :029 it sounds like the announcer said,"horribly styled hood." I played it back several times and can't quite get what was actually said.

[@canadadream]

Unbelievable how big these car is.

[@johndoe3189]

now THAT is a car....you have to drive a truck mowadays if you actually want space in the cabin

[@josephbzezinski6847]

I can't imagine trying to parallel park this thing.

[@garydunn3037]

The only thing wrong with these old dinosaurs was that you needed half a block to parkone up. How on earth did folks back then pass their drivers test in these huge cars.I live in the UK and these cars have always been a rare sight. The fact is, our roads arejust to narrow and cramped to accommodate cars of this size. Having said that, I haveseen, and photographed many of these old cars at US car shows over here, and was always mesmerised by them. I just cannot believe these vehicles were once consideredto be normal everyday cars, except in car chase movies of the 1970's.

[@karlkamphefner8529]

+Gary Dunn Well believe it Gary they were!

[@SuperBooboo02]

always had big cars, theyre easier to drive than the small ones, have a Caddy xts now and its not nearly as big as back then, but its still large..drives so easy and it parks itself, with auto park

[@garydunn3037]

Yeah, I can believe it, didn't Frank Cannon drive on in his tv show backin the early 70's, and he was a larger than life kind of guy?

[@242HP]

He drove a Mark III and/or Mark IV, which was a big car, but not quite as much of a boat as this one.

[@user-xg8yy7yl1d]

Drivers tests were much more lenient back then also to this day most people dont pass their drivers test in their own car usually its their parents car and then they get their own car later. TO afford a car like this theyd probably have had their license for awhile

[@marklaechel4537]

Look at the SIZE of this LAND TANK. It looks like you can fit an entire frat house in it for a beer run

[@matthewschiebout7384]

gotta have the "rim blow" actuated horn!

[@davee164]

Narrated by Chris Schenkel!

[@garyrobertson2840]

A true land yacht

[@georgebelev1900]

Glamour glamour

[@nastynorm13]

When still had compression.

[@zxtenn]

+nastynorm13 Cars now have MORE than back then or at least as much

[@pcno2832]

They do, but most USA-spec cars had lower compression ratios starting in 1971 or '72 to allow for unleaded gasoline. It was only when knock sensors became ubiquitous that ratios really went back up.