This 1962 Lincoln Continental sedan was acquired by the seller in 2010 and was subsequently refurbished. Work consisted of repainting the body, re-trimming the interior, and replacing the lifters, valve stem seals, gaskets, timing chain and gears, front timing cover, oil pump, oil pan gasket, and suspension and steering components. The car is finished in black over black leather upholstery and is powered by a 430ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission.
The car was repainted in…
This 1962 Lincoln Continental sedan was acquired by the seller in 2010 and was subsequently refurbished. Work consisted of repainting the body, re-trimming the interior, and replacing the lifters, valve stem seals, gaskets, timing chain and gears, front timing cover, oil pump, oil pan gasket, and suspension and steering components. The car is finished in black over black leather upholstery and is powered by a 430ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission.
The car was repainted in black under current ownership circa 2018. Exterior details include quad headlights, rear-hinged rear doors, dual side mirrors, a Lincoln hood ornament, and chrome bumpers, window surrounds, and trim. The seller notes that the body shop used multiple rounds of skim coat and filler and that the passenger mirror was added under current ownership.
The 15″ American Racing Ansen Sprint wheels are mounted with 235/75 Achilles Desert Hawk HT tires. Power steering was standard, and the brake system features four-wheel discs and a power booster linked with a Wilwood master cylinder. According to the seller, Eaton one-inch lowering springs have been fitted, the suspension was overhauled, the steering gear, brake booster, and power steering pump were rebuilt, and components were powder coated and painted. The spare tire is missing.
The cabin houses bench seating that was reupholstered in black leather along with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Amenities include a power-adjustable heated front bench seat, an Alpine touchscreen infotainment system, aftermarket speakers, power windows, power locks, and a heater. The interior and passenger compartment metal were replaced in the seller’s garage and POR15 was applied.
The three-spoke steering wheel fronts Dakota Digital instrumentation consisting of a speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, battery voltage, and coolant temperature. The digital odometer shows 11k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 430ci V8 is equipped with a two-barrel carburetor and PerTronix electronic ignition system and was rated at 300 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. Work under current ownership is said to consist of installing an alternator and replacing the lifters, engine mounts, valve stem seals, gaskets, timing chain and gears, front timing cover, oil pump, and oil pan gaskets. The seller notes that the exhaust manifolds were machined prior to installation, the intake manifold and valley pan were powder-coated, The oil was changed and the coolant was flushed in preparation for the sale.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. A custom stainless steel dual exhaust system has been fitted. The seller notes that there is a metallic noise and vibration from the torque converter. The underside of the car was sprayed with rust stop paint after the metal repairs were completed.