Make:
Lincoln
Model:
Continental
Year:
1965
Mileage:
92000
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
Ohio
City:
Columbus
Zip:
43201
In 1961 Lincoln introduced the fourth generation of the Continental to rave reviews. It was a dramatic departure from all previous Lincolns and formed the foundation for that marques unprecedented success for the next decade. For the first time their styling was
truly influential and trend setting. The Lincoln and Continental names were now combined representing a merger in the once separate lines. In fact, they would only produce two models that year; a sedan and a convertible (actually a convertible sedan, the first American 4-door drop-top since 1951).
This strikingly beautiful new Lincoln, characterized by its slab-sided and unadorned appearance, actually had its roots in a Thunderbird proposal designed by a Ford Special Products team led by Elwood Engle. The 1961 models were substantially more compact than previous Lincolns but had an understated sophistication. Almost form the beginning, this generation of Continentals was acknowledged as a “modern classic” and represented the beginning of a trend towards cleaner, more functional design in the entire American automobile industry. Lincoln wisely stuck with this same winning formula, with only minor styling changes each year, up until 1969. These annual updates served to keep each model year fresh without sacrificing the overall integrity of the design.
truly influential and trend setting. The Lincoln and Continental names were now combined representing a merger in the once separate lines. In fact, they would only produce two models that year; a sedan and a convertible (actually a convertible sedan, the first American 4-door drop-top since 1951).
This strikingly beautiful new Lincoln, characterized by its slab-sided and unadorned appearance, actually had its roots in a Thunderbird proposal designed by a Ford Special Products team led by Elwood Engle. The 1961 models were substantially more compact than previous Lincolns but had an understated sophistication. Almost form the beginning, this generation of Continentals was acknowledged as a “modern classic” and represented the beginning of a trend towards cleaner, more functional design in the entire American automobile industry. Lincoln wisely stuck with this same winning formula, with only minor styling changes each year, up until 1969. These annual updates served to keep each model year fresh without sacrificing the overall integrity of the design.
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