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| 1976 Lincoln Continental |
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Price: $11,000 |
Last Updated 4 hours ago
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| Year: |
1976 |
| Make: |
Lincoln |
| Model: |
Continental |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
460 V8 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
Silver Diamond Fire |
| Miles: |
76966 |
| Stock #: |
7012 |
| Body Style: |
Convertible |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1976 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe Lincoln Continental Town Coupe, a handsome embodiment of sheer elegance and quiet good taste for those who prefer their luxury with a two door look. Formal roofline styling and large fixed quarter windows with gold Continental laminated into the glass are distinctly individual Lincoln Continental Coupe' features. From the 1976 Lincoln sales brochure For consignment, a 1976 Lincoln Continental Town Car with a title verified 76,966 actual miles, a two owner car owned by the consignor since 1977 when the car was purchased with 6,000 miles on the clock. It was retired from family use in 1989, then used for car shows and special occasions only. Exterior Our land yacht is covered in Silver Diamond Fire, resprayed in 2007, and surely lots of paint was needed to cover this 230 inch cruiser. Design wise, it's a sign of the times with right angles everywhere and a shoulder line that is straight from the tip of the nose to the tail. The fixed quarter window was touted but your eyes are drawn to the enormous landau top with coach lamp, this one is black vinyl, which crowns the rear quarter panel where a fender skirt somehow streamlines the enormous side panels. If you get lost walking next to the car, simply follow the black pinstripe that runs the length and eventually you'll find your way back to the door. Attention to detail is seen in the body side molding where scroll design runs the distance including over the skirts. In back, the wide flat reflection bar connects the protruding tail lights while the front copies the shape but fills it with marker lights, covered headlights, and a vertical grille.  Imperfections include some fading on the landau trim and some pitting on lower fender trim, otherwise the paint, panel gaps and vinyl top are in great shape. Interior Right angles and luxury appointments start on the door panel that is scaled up with the use of faux burlwood trim, a diamond stitched insert, and a carpeted bottom. Seat and window controls are on the door, a big deal in the 70's, and we note some fading of the labels. Big black velour seats are essentially Lazy Boys on wheels with pillow topped padding and ornate embroidery on the seat back. The rear bench has the same nap-inducing comfort and provides a limo-like cocoon behind the fixed window and massive B-pillar area, complete with its own wood trim, courtesy light, and ashtray.  A proverbial forest of plastic wood trim greets the driver and surrounds the instrument panel, gauges, and switchgear. It even runs across the steering wheel and alternates with black textured plastic throughout. The original AM/FM radio is in place and the dash is clean and unmarred. Down below, toe deep black carpet covers the floor and shows a touch of wear while the headliner above is in good shape. Black carpet lines the enormous trunk. Drivetrain Clean driver quality conditions prevail under the giant hood where we find the 460ci V8, fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor and backed by a C6 3-speed automatic transmission, rebuilt less than 100 miles ago, routing power to the Ford 9 in back with 2.75 gears. Front disc and rear drum brakes are, thankfully, power assisted. Undercarriage Surface rust covers most major components including the springs, driveshaft, wheel components, and exhaust.  We note some residual oil on the rear differential but the oil pan appears dry and the transmission is spotless thanks to a recent rebuild.  A single exhaust is supplied running through a stock style muffler and suspension consists of coil springs in front and a 3 link, coil springs, and a panhard bar in back. Drive-Ability No matter how big you are, sitting in this big car will make you feel like Lily Tomlin on the rocking chair, it's a football field's worth of steel around you. But all this luxury translates to a smooth ride, however we note the front suspension will need some attention. The 4 |
Vehicle Options
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers,Tinted Glass,Rear Window Defroster,Power Windows,Power Steering,Power Front Disc Brakes,Power Door Locks,Power Antenna,Padded Sun Visors & Dash,Intermittent Wipers,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Electric Clock,Cruise Control,Courtesy Lights,Bucket Seats,AM/FM RADIO,Air Conditioning |
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