{"id":5109,"date":"2010-10-08T15:20:39","date_gmt":"2010-10-08T15:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gentrylane.com\/s\/?p=5109"},"modified":"2010-10-08T15:20:39","modified_gmt":"2010-10-08T15:20:39","slug":"1964-lincoln-continental-convertible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentrylane.ca\/s\/domestic-inventory\/sold-domestic\/1964-lincoln-continental-convertible","title":{"rendered":"1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible"},"content":{"rendered":"

This auction is for a 1964 Lincoln Continental<\/em> Convertible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Many people who have wanted to buy a truly new and distinctive<\/strong> fine car have waited\u00a0for this time – and this automobile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Lincoln<\/strong> had started the decade of the ’60’s<\/strong> with the intent of gaining ground on Cadillac<\/strong>.\u00a0They believed Cadillac’s success was in large part due to its consistent appearance.\u00a0It featured styling cues year-in and ear-out that enabled the public to identify it immediately\u00a0as a Cadillac. Thus, in 1961 Lincoln<\/strong> introduced its famous “suicide door”<\/strong><\/em> design. This would\u00a0last through to the end of the decade. A 2-door was added in 1966 that retained the styling\u00a0of the 4-door save for the doors.<\/p>\n

The Lincoln<\/strong> four door convertible first came on the scene in the 1961 model year.\u00a0The Lincoln<\/strong> for 1961 only came in two models, the four door sedan, and four door convertible.\u00a0The last year for the four door convertible or any Lincoln<\/strong> Convertible for that matter was 1967.<\/p>\n

The 1964 Lincoln<\/strong> was offered in 18 new exterior colors and was powered by the same 430<\/em> cubic-inch,\u00a0320 horsepower V-8 engine as was used in 1963. A 450<\/em> cubic-inch, 340 horsepower option was added in 1964.\u00a0The sedan weighed 5,055 pounds. During the 1964 model year, Lincoln<\/strong> sold 32,969 four-door sedans\u00a0and 3,328 convertibles – these were the only two body styles offered. Lincoln had a good sales year\u00a0in 1964, the best since 1957.<\/p>\n

Optional Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM Radio W\/Pwr. Antenna<\/em>
\nPower Seats<\/em>
\nPower Windows<\/em>
\nWhite Sidewall Tires<\/em>
\nAir Conditioning<\/em><\/p>\n

This Classic<\/em> example comes equipped with a 430 C.I.<\/em><\/strong> 90 Degree V-8<\/em> complemented by a\u00a0Select-Shift automatic transmission. The engine is rated at 320 bhp<\/strong> and runs exceptionally well.\u00a0The exterior is a stunning Light Green<\/strong> with a Cream<\/strong> vinyl power soft-top in working condition,\u00a0complemented by wide white wall tires. The interior much like the exterior is done in a classic light Green.\u00a0This Lincoln<\/strong> is a good classic driver with normal signs of age, not a trailer Queen or Show car.\u00a0A timeless classic, the ultimate in luxury! Lincoln Continental <\/em><\/strong>, Classy, Elegant and Distinctive.<\/p>\n

“Very big, very impressive, Lincoln of 4-Door Convertible.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>”<\/p>\n