1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible

For 1964, competition was fierce for the attention of the American prestige automobile buyer. Cars were a sign of success, and the infiltration of competition from other countries demanded that the Continental model must stand apart from not only its Ford and Mercury cousins, but all competition, regardless of cost.

With the now-familiar slab-sided design introduced in 1961, to the exclusive suicide 4-door sedans and convertibles, there was no mistaking the Lincoln Continental for any other make or model. These Kennedy-era Continentals were designed by Elwood Engel and featured new flat side glass, a raised deck -lid and I tr. a four-inch longer wheelbase. They weighed in at a massive 5,393 pounds.

This triple-black Continental convertible has a long list of standard and optional features including power windows, seats and locks and the ultra-rare bucket-seat interior. With a base price of $6,938, it was the most expensive standard passenger car offering for Ford Motor Company in 1964.

Proving to be a popular model even with the high sticker price, 32,969 Lincoln Continental Sedans were produced, but just 3,328 convertibles left the assembly line in Wixom, MI.

This beautiful example was the subject of an extensive two-year restoration toll highest quality standards by a marquee specific restoration facility in Illinois. Work was completed in 2009.