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1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible

  • Chassis Number: 1Y86H420678
The Continental design was a rejected Thunderbird design proposal. It had clean bodywork that was devoid of excessive trim and unique suicide rear doors. A four-door convertible Continental body style was available, adding to its appeal and uniqueness.

This Lincoln Continental Convertible was loaned to the White House for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's personal use during the John F. Kennedy presidency. The car was assigned to the White House Garage. It was given the necessary Secret Service equipment, including the under-dash radio, which has since been removed.

After it had performed its White House duties, the car was later purchased by Steuart Ford in Lanham, Maryland. The car has an older restoration and is powered by a 430 cubic-inch, 300-horsepower V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. It has power steering, power brakes, power windows, and optional cruise control. It is finished in white with a black and white interior. The car rides on whitewall tires and retains full-size stainless steel wheel covers.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016

2016 Mecum : Monterey

High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $50,000

1961 Lincoln Continental Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Lincoln Continental

(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 1Y86H420985
Sold for USD$110,000
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1961 Lincoln Continental
Chassis#: 1y82h425129
Sold for USD$66,000
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 1Y86H420180
Sold for USD$280,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CUSTOM SEDAN
Chassis#: 1Y82H407701
Sold for USD$231,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 1Y86H413907
Sold for USD$200,200
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Sold for USD$46,200
  2022 Mecum : Kansas City
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Sedan
Sold for USD$33,000
  2022 Mecum : Houston
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Chassis#: 1Y86H418055
Sold for USD$49,500
  2021 Mecum : Monterey
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Sold for USD$67,100
  2021 Mecum : Glendale
 
1961 Lincoln Continental
Sold for USD$65,000
  2021 GAA : February 2021
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Chassis#: 1Y86H411431
Sold for USD$26,400
  2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction
 
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 1Y86H414873
Sold for USD$53,900
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Online Only May
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Sold for USD$61,600
  2020 Mecum : Glendale
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Sold for USD$49,500
  2019 Mecum : Chicago
 
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 1Y86H423956
Sold for USD$110,000
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Sold for USD$77,000
  2019 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 4-DOOR CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 1Y86H413422
Sold for USD$27,500
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast
 
1961 Lincoln Continental
Sold for USD$44,000
  2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019
 
1961 Lincoln Continental
Sold for USD$29,000
  2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019
 
1961 Lincoln Continental Four-Door Convertible
Chassis#: 1Y86H414255
Sold for USD$103,600
  2018 RM Auctions : Dingman Collection
 

Lincoln Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction

1961 Lincoln Continental's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1961 Lincoln Continental Sedan1y82h4168652024 Mecum : Houston$55,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Four-Door Convertible1Y86H4142552022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach $100,000$140,000
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2021 Mecum : Glendale$68,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee$21,000  
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CVTBLE 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68$42,500  
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas$53,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2019 Mecum Portland$65,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible1Y86H4177862019 Silverstone Autosport International   
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey   
1961 Lincoln Continental 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis$30,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible1Y86H4206782016 Mecum : Monterey$50,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2016 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl$43,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental1Y82H4236702016 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City   
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee$35,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas$16,500  
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2014 Mecum Chicago   
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale$18,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Coupe1Y82H4168652014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale   
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey$69,000$80,000$110,000
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey$50,000$80,000$110,000
1961 Lincoln Continental Four Door 2013 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa Ok$18,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 430 CI, Automatic 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic$14,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis$14,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental 2013 Mecum Houston, Tx$20,000  
1961 Lincoln Continental1Y82H4049362013 GPK Auction Atlantic City$7,500  
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CVTBLE 2011 McCormick's Auction 51Palm Springs, California$22,500  
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Convertible1Y86H4100712011 McCormicks Auction #50 Palm Springs CA$21,500  
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL1Y82H4218502011 Russo & Steele Scottsdale, Arizona   
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2008 Silver Auction Arizona in January$39,500  
1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$9,000  

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