JOYRIDE SERIES - S1 EP1 | 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V

[@steves4639]

I have a '59 that I saved from the crusher...literally within minutes...but I could not let anything so magnificent get cubed. I can only imagine it as the official chariot for the Emperor of Mars, it is so out of this world

[@_charlesphoenix]

Favorite comment of the day! "Official Chariot for the Emperor of Mars!

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

​@@_charlesphoenix I know! "BEHOLD the Majesty!"

[@nonelost1]

"but I could not let anything so magnificent get cubed"...Hope any surviving producers of "Goldfinger"(1964) take note of this.

[@WSNO]

Braver than our troops. Hero

[@davidallen5776]

You did the right thing!

[@kayeninetwo3585]

Another fantastic vehicle...and an unrestored original, to boot! I remember when I didn't care for this model of Lincoln, but now I think they're absolutely fantastic! Thanks for the video!

[@emjayay]

The 1961-63 are really iconic and kind of the opposite of this - a lot smaller, super tasteful instead of over the top, and very influential in style. But the 1958-60's are awesome in their own way. The regular non-Continental models are nice if you like a normal wrap around back window slanted the normal way.

[@kjchicago1]

This Lincoln Continental Mark V of 1960 is terrific- don’t you agree?

[@charlesphoenix9746]

OH ... I DOOO !!! ...

[@Brent-qu3yk]

58,59,60,continental were so beautiful

[@fob1xxl]

NOW "THAT'S" A BOAT ! It was a spectacle when it was introduced ! I loved it ! I was 15. There was nothing more unique ! Pure in your face CLASS !

[@gregd2020]

Very nice car. I have a 58 Mark III fully restored white over burgundy 4 door. I’m prejudiced of course but by 1960 the the first run of these cars (my 58) had been dumbed down by Ford because of a lot of criticism they received on the styling of 58, and then the 59. Look up some images of a 58 Mark III and you’ll see what I mean. Talk about mid century modern, the 58 kills it! When I take mine to car shows people Freak out over it, which I love of course. Mechanically they weren’t great cars. Bad brakes, overheating, about 10 mpg, vapor lock, electric clock stopped working after about six months, etc. but we still love them! Kudos to owner. I’m sure it didn’t look this good when he got it.......

[@emjayay]

I agree. The 1958 is the icon of the model. Same thing with the highly thought of 1961 - it got worse every year as marketing demanded changes to make it more normal. I never had brake, vapor lock, or overheating problems with my 40+ year old 1961 with the same engine. Particularly if you have AC on the 58 or 61 types you have to get a nationally renowned expert if the system isn't working properly. No one else understands it, and for good reason. Of course it's explained in the shop manual but they don't want to bother. And all Ford electric clocks stopped working in at least a few years. As you know, you can get a replacement mechanism.

[@joeseeking3572]

The 58s were considerably quicker too, and they had the TV screen dash. The 60 did have revised and (some say) better located rear leaf suspension though - coils ride great but....

[@Lukeinashland]

Man, these cars back in the day were works of art. The designs the colors.

[@bulldog9800]

Half the fun of watching your eminent films, is hearing you talk about the cars !! Keep up the good work Charles 👍🌎🚘

[@montymatilda]

Just had to watch this one again. I love these 58-60 Continentals. My favorite is the '59 but all three years are so stunning. I don't understands why people were not bowled over by these and didn't buy one. Cadillac was outrageous in '59 & '60. Thanks to Charles and Matt! Beautiful car.

[@everlybross]

when I was twenty one about (1985), I was driving the "Renault 6" of my mother. I was since my 5 or 6 years old an absolut fan of american cars. I was with my girlfriend and one of my best friends, when we saw that incredible-gigantic and rare in France Continental, parked . can't remember if it was a 58, 59 or 60.whatever, immediately half turn on the road (like american cops...yeah baby...I know the thrill...)and I came to park just beside the prehistoric animal made of thick steel sheet. I stopped when my rear bumper was just beside the one of the Lincoln. and what made us laughed so loud, it's to see that my gril friend and I, on the front seat of the Renault, we were beside the rear seat of the Ford pride. this is what I love in american cars of that time, their exuberance.

[@_charlesphoenix]

LOL !!! ...

[@LlyleHunter]

The silver like guilloche finish on the instrument cluster reminds me of the dials on some of the finest watches.

[@charles1964]

I will forever remember my old man's breezeway Mercury as five year old me was kneeling on the back seat with my fingers stuck in the back window slot @3:09 When a sudden down pour happened, my mom said to put the windows up but as they did, somehow I had like 6 of my finger nails ripped off to varying degrees. 50+ years later I still remember that car

[@michaeladamo1188]

My god ! I don’t know what I loved more the house or the car! .....I know!

[@michaeladamo1188]

This was your first video for the joyride series? I loved it and thank you for taking the time make them best of luck to you!

[@_charlesphoenix]

I've posted many classic car videos to my Facebook page over the years. Having them all in one place on KZbin seemed like a good idea! Thanks for watching. More to come!

[@michaeladamo1188]

Charles Phoenix JOYRIDE yes it is! I know I seen all your videos I was asking if this is the first one of your joyride series that you are doing every Friday night I didn’t know if I had missed any of the joyride ones

[@LouieDoesaThing]

Gorgeous! The inverse back glass and boomerang tail are dreamy, inspired MCM goodness!

[@antonfarquar8799]

thanks Charles - truly a work of art - the Dick Teague breezeway slant back rear window is icing on the cake !!!

[@angeloavanti2538]

my uncle Charlie had mercury highway cruisers. black on black with the back window going down. just loved them from '57 to '60. that lincoln is just plain sick! i'm so damn jealous Charles.

[@marciowagner7808]

The year was 1958, and the day was my 7th birthday. Among my gifts, the most important was, of course, a white brand-new 1958 Lincoln 4-door hardtop! Yes, that is right, but wait: the car was not for real, but a miniature, probably 1:18 scale, of about 1 ft long, all steel-made, manufactured in Japan! At the time, a strong segment of steel car miniatures aroused in Japan, and I still luckily got a few more in my following birthdays, until my early childhood ended up. But then I already knew most makes, and became an addict. The details I remember the most are 1. the oval housing for the set of 4 headlights (a novelty) 2. the boomerangs at both ends of the front bumper 3. the front fenders with the salient shape of past era cars 4. and the curved concave rear panel & bumper Unfortunately, as a 7yo boy, I drove it for so many miniature miles that it couldn't have lasted long. Great memories!

[@roykallinen2751]

I enjoyed this so much.. the owner, the house, the car, the production, the narration, the lighting... Charles, you are wonderful creator and artist!

[@_charlesphoenix]

Thank you ... u made my day !!! ...

[@michaelcerza871]

What a wonderful Lincoln Continental! These cars from Lincoln (1958 to 1960) were often overlooked by everyone, and those who managed Ford. However, in the post 2020 period, these cars are now being recognized as some really amazing vehicles, when compared to the other luxury makes, and it's about time! Pretending they were a mistake is a mistake! Cadillac was outrageous and so was Imperial in styling, so why not Lincoln! They were the biggest and roomiest, because that was the plan. Unibody construction, unheard of in such a large car. They were fast for their weight and size, but the 430 had the power.By the time of 1960, the engines were fitted with a 2barrel carb, reducing HP. They still had the 430 and they were smooth! Thanks to Charles Phoenix and those who lovingly take care of these beautiful examples of our automotive past, we can see how great so many cars were that have been overlooked and forgotten about. This is one of them! The amazing 1960 Lincoln Continental 4 door hardtop. Thanks for sharing!

[@wendy3girl]

wow! Beautiful car! I'd like to know how Matt found this car. And unrestored? He didn't need to do anything to it? Now that is remarkable!

[@rehakrumpusroom]

Smiles from Wisconsin. I like the quick video diversions highlighting the mid century home features, the bowling alley and the owner's shirt. These videos are exactly what we need during quarantine. Thank you!!

[@charlesphoenix9746]

Thank you, stay tuned for more !!! ...

[@danieljaymeshansel5086]

Charles your happiness and passion is contagious I LOVE it! Keep it up and never let anyone get you down :) I’m a huge design fan with ocean liners and now 1950s OUT OF THIS WORLD car designs. Take care!

[@tomdrew1297]

Of all the classic car you tubers, Charles takes the best pictures.

[@_charlesphoenix]

Thank you very much!

[@JohnShinn1960]

Matt's house looks just as good!

[@Markybug-Keira-Cody]

This is great ! Not just the cars but the whole Americana era 😎

[@charlesphoenix9746]

Glad u r enjoying ... stay tuned for more ...

[@2001rams]

Its funny that the 58-60 Lincolns were considered very excess and really put down as compared to the new clean 61 Lincolns. So often they are looked at as a great example where excess was just too much (canted headlights for example). Your presentation on this car puts the viewer back in 1960 and makes you fully understand why you would want to buy this car new. From the drivers view those ridges on the hood just add so much style. All your presentations are very good but one thing makes this your best one of all. That is at the end it shows the car at dusk/getting dark and shows even better how beautiful this car is with all the exterior and interior lights at night. If you have the opportunity in the future especially on the luxury cars to show all the lighting in the evening that would even further enhance your review of the cars. I also like how you point out all the old business' of the 50's as you drive buy. This is as close as we can get to reliving those great times. I really enjoy what you are doing. Thanks againl.

[@wildcat64100]

Absolutely fabulous. I can't manage to say more. I'm incoherent with awe.

[@garysandiego]

Charles was really excited today.

[@JosephStJames2000]

When I was a kid in the 1960s, we live Hancock Park adjacent in Los Angeles. My friend actually lived in that super fancy schmancy area and his dad had this beautiful behemoth. I was transfixed by that push-button back window. I still am.

[@dirkbag22]

I love his house! Look at the night lights! Very cool.

[@charleshousman3570]

Those headlights look very modern and bright! Love the lights on the gear selector too!

[@charlesphoenix9746]

Good eye, they're were LED's ... little mod touch !!! ...

[@MyCatInABox]

@@charlesphoenix9746 Oh wow😲 L.E.D.s no kidding, huh? THAT'S awesome...

[@jamesfox2579]

I would proudly own AND drive this Car over ANY Car built today!💕💕💕

[@bibliobill2530]

I love vintage Lincolns. I am particularly fond of this model year because a twin starred in a favorite 1969 movie, "Whatever Happened To Aunt Alice" along with Geraldine Page and Ruth Gordon. The interior seating upholstery is described in Lincoln sales literature as the "button and biscuit" style. This car has the white boulsters and black center sections on the seating. JFK's famous 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential limousine had the same upholstery style but with navy blue boulsters and light blue center sections. Thank you very much for sharing this treasure.

[@ms.sonshine8878]

She is stunning and I love Matt's "Tiki" house. Eva Marie Saint drove a white on white convertible Continental in "North by Northwest," the car was a scene stealer!

[@nefflz]

Thankyou Charles for finding the perfect words to descibe this magnificent masterpiece 👌😍

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

Mr. Phoenix, your impeccable swank personal styling is only exceeded by your bombast in extolling the virtues of glorious mid century automobilia! I salute you, sir!🎉

[@_charlesphoenix]

Wow, thanks

[@tlodland1]

My Kat, Kramer, love your voice! I’m listening to your voice and he comes running! 😂 Nice car.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Good GOD what an incredibly fantastic car!!! I WANT ONE!! wow, is that nice!

[@9of966]

A fabulous ride second only to the superb presentation by C.P.

[@charlesphoenix9746]

THANK YOU !!! ...

[@zxtenn]

AMAZING it's original !!!!! One thing Lincoln had over the Cadillac was that COOL rear window

[@billbright1755]

Sensory overload! So much to take in and the Tiki adds to the experience.

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHARE YOUR TRUTH.

[@solemandd67]

Magnificent Mark! Of Lincoln's 1958-'60 design cycle, the '60 is the most handsome and the 4 door hardtop Mark V the most distinctive, in my opinion.

[@charlesphoenix9746]

THEY R STUNNERS !!! ...

[@dennisalexanderreilly8624]

Whatever you're on, can I get some? When I was a kid, my neighbors had a Mark V in white, and we use to play with the back window when the owner would indulge us. God, I feel a hundred year old saying this.

[@MrMrremmington]

Love that car. U know, after watching the video I thought who wants to live in the modern world I think that’s just a lovely era, everything is so more futuristic than us living in the future. Too too cool.

[@lifehappens2370]

If only these magnificent old Lincolns were as efficient as the new ones… Henry Leland, who started Cadillac first, then Lincoln, was quite the hero to anyone who cares to search out his life story. This Continental is a stunning example of his vision.

[@edbarker8636]

Wonderful job on the video and all the details as usual for Charles Phoenix

[@edwinedwards6796]

Would love for Bill of Curious Cars review one of these babies!

[@coraveltman9687]

LOVE that we brought back this series Charles! Can we get a final count of how many stars there are on this thing?! I KNOW RIGHT?

[@billmagorian490]

Charles another amazing mid century find. What I wish you would have asked is how long and how he came to own it. The dash was amazing but I wish your video would have taken more time on the details. At any rate I continue to be a Charles Phoenix fan. Your show is unique. There is nothing on the internet or the universe like your program. "I know"

[@verchev1989]

In my humble opinion, one of the beautiful cars of the 50's/60's.

[@brober]

Charles you missed the fighter planes in the hanger/trunk.

[@charlesphoenix9746]

LOL ... totally !!! ...

[@robertgarcia8682]

What a fun episode, and beautiful ride!

[@charlesphoenix9746]

Thank you !!! ...

[@m42037]

Weardo

[@danielmitchell6738]

Another mid century motor masterpiece!!!

[@coldwarmotors]

Great show, and thank you for finding nice original cars to feature! Possibly the first road test praising the tight handling of the 1960 Continental? Made me want one; cheers!

[@charlesphoenix9746]

Really, it drove like a DREEEAM !!! ...

[@billmagorian490]

OMG Charles I already commented on this episode and said the same thing. I must have been watching during cocktail hour.

[@Porsche996driver]

I’m rolling ha. Spacious and pugnacious! ✨

[@aaronwilliams6989]

One of the coolest!

[@curtcollett2893]

Nope, that wasn’t a little bump in the road. We just took out three Volkswagens and a Rambler American.

[@kenneththompson9554]

This car is my Valhalla!! Absolutely perfect!!!

[@stewkeene]

Beautiful car and great story. Video is beautifully clear!

[@lofty92]

Luv the production xx

[@johnbehneman1546]

TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO CHARLES!!!! I NEED TO BUY YOUR BOOKS TO SHOW SOME LOVE!!!!

[@user-fy9qc2ym5j]

So beautiful! Queen of the cars!

[@caribman10]

A true pinnacle of American automotive luxury, never to be equaled again. The '61-'68 Continentals were elegant cars, but they never got here.

[@jonwatkins254]

Timeless Video. I like the 1960 Buick LeSabre even better!

[@ROXSTARCorvette4371]

Hmmm. Is that "divine divinity" or "Divine divinity?" LOL! Seriously, I absolutely LOVE that car. A stunning example of going full throttle into the 60s with confidence, optimism, and the power of a V8 engine! Well done!

[@_charlesphoenix]

It sure is!

[@retrospectrum]

Great video Charles! Can’t wait to see more videos from you!!!

[@charlesphoenix9746]

Stay tuned ...new vid every friday !!! ...

[@_charlesphoenix]

Thanks for watching!

[@retrospectrum]

PS - I’m the guy who got you to sign the... sign at your Slide Show at Walt Disney World. Hanging above our TV right now.

[@peterjaniceforan3080]

A hoot, decaf works for me Charles.

[@djplonghead5403]

Those modern headlights are fancy.

[@jnathanj883]

Ooooh! You said "powertrain"! That may be a first! Your faithful admirer, &etc

[@geokrpan7527]

I grew up on Anaheim in the 60s and 70s. I knew the Linbrook Bowl well. I'm amazed it's still in business.

[@garypippenger202]

I like the '60 interior, dash and instrument panel best of the '58-'60 Continental, but I really dig the "skegs" on the '58 body style.

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

Just watched this again for at least the fourth time - I adore ALL your videos! These mid-century cars are just to die for! Seriously: will America EVER be that great again?

[@jhanlon1903]

many years ago i had a 59 4dr ht i paid $25 had alot of fun with it, all power but no air, love to have that one back

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Should have a tugboat certificate to pilot this. It would look good cruising down the Mississippi. Then Ford went and spoiled the fun with the beautiful 1961 total redesign. When I was in college in 1966 one of my roomates bought one of these for $300 and used it to haul band equipment to his gigs. He never went to any classes, he was a dedicated electric organ player.

[@alcozome]

👋👍 - Charles, All of your videos are EXCELLENT!

[@rbielarski]

OMG i have no words.... fabulous!!!

[@charlesphoenix9746]

I was a bit speechless too !!! ...

[@tombrown1898]

My God.... you could play racquetball in that car!

[@tommyadano9853]

This Guy's Great!!!! Top notch entertainment. Thanks for the smiles

[@garytraynor2921]

Love this car and I’m so glad you choose this one. I wished you would have called out the interior fabric...bukingham tweed. And that’s not the power door lock switch. That’s the window lock out switch. The power door lock toggle is on the dash. Don’t mean to be a bitch.

[@arkhsm]

That is one exquisite automobile !!

[@davef.2811]

Beautiful car, missed the under-the-hood shots though. Odd that a western car like that ordered without a/c.

[@rollingtones1]

This car, due to the Ford Motor Company making the 1960 models the world’s widest, competes with the 1966 Imperial by Chrysler as the world’s largest sedans. George: Do you have a cutoff year above which you won’t feature a car? I consider the high-water mark of mid-century modern American cars to be the 1966 Imperial - last year for body-on-frame for that model, for example. Not oozing mid-century “kitsch” like the 1956 to 1962 models, but a high-water mark regardless.

[@_charlesphoenix]

No cut-off ... I've done a couple of 70s cars ...

[@michaeltaylor1603]

Considered the era of Lost Continentals. I say to "heck with that. I'd love to either drive & or ride in one of these "over the top" autos, since I've always owned 4 cylinder "sideways" engine front wheel drive cars. LOL!

[@_charlesphoenix]

Go for it! Thanks for watching Michael.

[@deeelle9365]

Fruit-Filled Enthusiasm from every angle!

[@charlesphoenix9746]

: )

[@indoctrinnation660]

The reason for the thick steering column was that the car was originally designed to have the option of transmission push buttons in the center of the steering hub like the Edsel, but it turned out to be too problematic. 🇺🇸

[@jeroenhuizinga5020]

You're too much Charles..thanks man!

[@brendakrieger7000]

A really fantastic vehicle

[@Kelly-fk3oi]

Lose the bumper stickers unless they read... "Stamp Out Bumper Stickers!'

[@aldente2676]

That upside-down Guillotine rear window is cool 👀

[@gabriel.954]

In 1990 I had a chance to buy a completely original and pristine white on white, white/black interior '60 Conti Convertible in Miami for $18k. Thought about it overnight and when I went back the very next day it was gone. Kick myself in the butt.

[@devonvictor3210]

Awesome!!!!

[@jakedeutscher]

Dude, awesome videos. Just found your channel!!

[@_charlesphoenix]

Welcome aboard!

[@tendo16860]

A beauty in west Anaheim, that's for sure!

[@charlesphoenix9746]

Good o'l Anaheim ... one of the oldest cities in SoCal ...

[@aldente2676]

That had to be the greatest instrument panel, of the entire series. Robert McNamara had to go ruin the 1960 Lincoln, through de-tuning it, abolishing 4-barrel carburetor availability and to switch from a coil-sprung rear axle to a truck-like leaf spring-suspended one

[@al_dente4777]

And to think that he went on to advise President Kennedy on Vietnam

[@greenonions5296]

Alright we got the theme to A Summer Place - Percy Faith to rock out 1960s style for that one! Just when you think it can't get any cooler you hear the name, "Continental."

[@user-pr3np9yb1n]

Those interior lights at end?!

[@dflf]

This was the end of some pretty garish 50’s styling. They got it right in ‘61.

[@GM-tv5fj]

Henry Ford II (the Deuce) would plead with the design department, could you please make a Lincoln that I'm not embarrassed to get out of at the Detroit Athletic Club. I love this car. America was riding the crest of the wave. I think Mr. Kruhulik put it best in The Seven Year Itch, Gooo man go!

[@xrmerkur]

The narrating voice is as grand as the automobile.

[@JSDesignHK]

Spectacular car, but the rear door handles should be positioned as the front - a 45° angle pointing forward and up. Fabulous car.