Get both manufacturer and user submitted pics. For 1947, walnut wood trim was added to the interior.Following the death of Edsel Ford in 1943, Ford Motor Company re-organized its corporate management structure, which led to the 1946 departure of the Continental's designer Bob Gregorie.

Although sharing a common platform and powertrain with the Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis, the Lincoln Continental was well differentiated from its counterparts; no visible body panels were common between the three vehicles. As the LS V8 was a mid-size sport luxury sedan and the Town Car was a full-size luxury sedan, the Continental was withdrawn, with the final ninth-generation vehicle rolling off the Wixom Assembly production line on July 26, 2002. In a similar move, Lincoln redesigned the rear fender skirts, adopting a version that covered less of the rear wheels. Leather seats were standard (with velour available as a no-cost option). The grille and headlight doors were redesigned, with the latter painted in body color.

Although far less expensive than the Mark II, the Mark III remained well-equipped, retaining air conditioning as an option (relocated from the ceiling to the dashboard).For 1959, the Continental Mark IV saw a minor restyling, with the elimination of For 1960, the Continental Mark V saw another styling update, with flatter front bumpers (with Dagmars). Classic vehicle in great condition. Alongside the Mark III, IV, and V, there are two additional models of the third-generation Continental. The model line has also gone on hiatus three times. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. In a similar fashion as the Town Car, the Town Coupe was distinguished by its padded vinyl top. 1963 Lincoln Continental Sedan An automotive masterpiece that was penned by storied desig With the impending adoption of federal fuel-economy standards (While lagging behind Cadillac for three years to downsize its model range, the redesign of the Continental provided Lincoln with the best year-to-year fuel economy improvement (38%) in Ford history.One of the most technologically advanced vehicles ever sold by Ford at the time, the 1980 Continental introduced a standard 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, electronic fuel injection with computer-controlled engine management (EEC-III), digital instrument panel, and trip computer (measuring real-time and average fuel economy figures and driving range). The 1961 Lincoln Continental is icon from a bygone era – a time when men wore suits and hats and ladies looked to Marilyn Monroe for fashion advice.

1967 Lincoln Continental four-door sedan, rear view As an option, a 335 hp 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6 is available, shared with the Lincoln MKX. Using a similar layout as the Mark IV, the Mark V was given a restyled grille. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Lincoln in 1971, a Other features included a commemorative brochure, a glove compartment vanity mirror, a commemorative plaque on the dashboard, and keys plated in 22 carat gold presented in a jewelry box.For 1977, the option package was designed as one of the most conservative versions of the Town Car, without any opera windows or coach lights fitted to the roofline. For 1999, the Continental once again saw only a modest price increase to Between the 2000 and 2002 model years, changes to the Continental remained relatively minor as production of the model eventually came to an end. After the 1985 model year, the Valentino Designer Series was discontinued in favor of the Givenchy Series. Rear-wheel ABS brakes (called Sure-Trak) was optional.For 1972, several functional changes were made, as the 460 V8 decreased in compression; though intended to decrease emissions and adapt to unleaded gasoline, output dropped. Nearly 40% lower in price than the Continental Mark II, the Mark III would go on to sell better than the Mark II predecessor.

There is no mistaking the suicide doors and long stance of a Lincoln Continental Convertible!!

From 1961 to 1976, Lincoln sold the Continental as its exclusive model line. The body was fitted with flush-fitting front and rear bumpers and revised taillamps. Also new for 1998 was a dashboard redesign, though still keeping the reflective dash cluster. In an effort to price the Continental more competitively, Lincoln deleted a number of previously-standard features, making them extra cost options. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. This institute rarely gives awards to vehicles. In total, 2,996 Continental Mark IIs were produced (including two prototype convertibles).Continental Division emblem on rear trunklid, 1957 Mark II In their place was the first fuel-injected V8 engine produced by Ford Motor Company. The Limousine featured a retractable partition between the front and rear seats with a rear seat radio on the back of the front seat.
Along with declining sales of the model line, Lincoln faced a significant model overlap as the Continental, LS V8, and Town Car competed in nearly the same price range. The 460 V8 was deleted from the Lincoln/ Mark V model line entirely, leaving the 400 V8 as the sole engine.