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1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine

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    This Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine was first used by President Nixon. It was later used to provide refuge for President Reagan in 1981 after he was shot by would-be assassin John Hinkley.

    Using the lessons learned from President Kennedy's assassination, the car was completely armored, had a closed body, and a permanent roof and bullet-proof glass. In a concession to the presidents' desire to be seen, a sunroof panel can be opened for two people to stand up with their upper bodies outside the car.

    The car was used by Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush.

    The car is powered by a V-8, overhead valve engine that displaces 460 cubic-inches and produces 214 horsepower. The weight of the vehicle is 13,000 lbs and cost $500,000.

    Special features for this car include a bullet resistant glass, a rear bumper that folds down to provide a platform for the Secret Service men, a handrail that rises out of the rear deck lid for the Secret Service agents, and tires that have a 'run flat' design (the inner rim allows the car to keep running if any or all tires are flat).

    Additional special features include a pair of two-way communication system, the sunroof panel, a PA system for the president to be heard without leaving the car, and fluorescent lights inside which allow occupants to be seen through windows.

    No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

    1972 Lincoln Continental Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Lincoln Continental

    (Data based on Model Year 1972 sales)
    1972 Lincoln Continental
    Sold for USD$8,500
      2017 Mecum : Kansas City
     
    1972 Lincoln Continental Coupe
    Sold for USD$6,600
      2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az
     
    1972 Lincoln Town Car
    Sold for USD$4,000
      2015 Carlisle Auctions: Lakeland Fall Auction
     
    1972 Lincoln Continental
    Sold for USD$7,000
      2014 Mecum - Kissimmee
     
    1972 Lincoln Town Car Continental
    Sold for USD$5,000
      2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago
     
    1972 Lincoln Town Car Continental
    Sold for USD$5,000
      2013 Mecum : Schaumburg
     
    1972 Lincoln Continental 4dr
    Sold for USD$4,510
      2012 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
     
    1972 Lincoln Continental Stretch Limousine
    Chassis#: 2Y82A817025
    Sold for USD$12,022
      2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection
     
    1972 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2DR
    Sold for USD$2,900
      2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - November 18, 2007
     
    1972 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
    Chassis#: 2Y81A876929
    Sold for USD$7,600
      2007 Silver Auction - Spokane
     
    1972 Lincoln Continental Two Door
    Sold for USD$1,484
      2003 Houston Classic
     
    1972 Lincoln Continental
    Sold for USD$1,430
      2003 J.C. Daniels Estate - Lincoln Collection
     
    1972 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL TWO DOOR
    Sold for USD$3,400
      2002 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN
     

    Lincoln Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1972 Lincoln Continental's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1972 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017 Leake Auction OKC Fairgrounds$5,800  
    1972 Lincoln Continental Coupe2Y81A8267782017 Mecum : Los Angeles$10,000  
    1972 Lincoln Continental 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis$9,500  
    1972 Lincoln Continental2Y89A8893832013 Mecum Auctions Monterey$3,500  
    1972 Lincoln Town Car 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic$5,000  
    1972 Lincoln Town Car 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis$5,000  
    1972 Lincoln Continental2Y81A857122011 Silver Auction Spokane   

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