My parents brought me home in a New 1962 Continental Blk Cherry /Parchment interior. The only one in Detroit. Even had a Leather matching baby seat on the arm rest in back. And matching Luggage in the trunk and and Mom had matching hat and gloves. Wow. All for $5200 Cash. Dad worked for GM advertising got any free car but a Caddy.
The Lincoln of 1932 was a gorgeous car. A real beauty. I am captivated by the styling and the handsome looking smooth running engine. Even today I'd take a Lincoln over a Cadillac.
I currently have a MKZ . My first Lincoln was a 75 Mark IV, loved it, then a Mark V, a Mark Vll, that I loved then a Mark Vlll. Yes, I love Lincolns!! 🙂
My dad was the head of security for a high profile family here in Fort Worth And I remember when he would bring their Town Car home some days! It was super nice! Congrats!
@@Nathan_Jay They are good cars if kept up properly. Not saying it's your fault. I'm currently looking at a 2018 MKZ. Those things are just gorgeous! Ford is doing good things with Lincoln. What I really wish they would do however is an MKZ coupe or another continental coupe. I think an MKZ coupe with TTV6 would be so sick!
@@martindeleon9863 it would be, but make sure you upgrade the rods and pistons! I ended up with the bottom of the barrel example, which is my fault. I've been doing my best to fix up what I can.
I really enjoyed this video. I enjoy my1989 Lincoln signature Series with a moonroof and cloth seats. Sad to see the new continental will not be with us to long 😥.
Count me in, the wife got an 03 Town Car and I loved it so much I went out and got me an 04 Town Car Ultimate. We are both still driving them because we cannot find another car we like as much. I guess we will need to stock up on some used 2011's as future replacements. There is just nothing else out there...Ugh!
I read about a guy who modified an early 40's Continental. He replaced the V12 and 3 speed with a 460 and C6. It's a wonder he wasn't crucified when he showed it.
To this day the Lincoln is the most comfortable vehicle based on surveys. I own a Lincoln Mark LT. Its a Pick up Truck that actually rides better than my Ford Expedition SUV.
Lane Dexter I wondered about that too and looked it up. A 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible weighs 5.393 lbs = 2.446 tons. Slightly more than my 1975 Continental Mark IV: 5.353 lbs = 2.428 tons which looks right. I have had it on a scale once.
The old school Lincolns (like the Old 60s Continentals as well as the Mark series Lincolns like the Mark III and of course the Town Car from 1989-2011) are by far the best Lincolns ever.
Sad how they skipped over the road race Lincolns (1952 to 1955), first American car with ball joint front suspension. first Ford product with an overhead valve V8. One of the best handling American cars of the 50s.
Sad how they also skipped over the MkVII LSC which was also one of the best handling American cars of the 80’s, it was a perfect balance of luxury and performance
Fact: Lincoln named after Abraham Lincoln. ? Why would you skip the 69-71 Mark 3? One of the greatest, most popular Lincolns ever produced. My first car at 16 years old was a 1966 Black/Black Continental, lots of good times in that beauty.
I had a 75 town car jeeeze that was big and beautiful. With the toss over headlamp flaps etc. What a car! Then I had kids and she had to go . I just want my car back!
My Dad had a 1972 and then later a 1978. The '72 was my favorite....Deep Dark Blue with Dark Blue Leather. The 1978 was Brown with a tan soft top.The catalytic convertor sort of spoiled that one for me. The interior was luxurious as all heck though. We had other Lincoln models over the years and a few Caddys, Mercedes and Bimmers but the 1972 Lincoln Town Car was my favorite.
My brother had the 76 town car. I drove it a few times and I had the feeling it was taking up the entire lane on the street it was fantastic! The decklid was huge!
You brought up a good and important point. Henry Leland was the founder of the best luxury cars, first Cadillac which was eventually bought out by GM, then Lincoln which was eventually bought out by Ford.
Imagine if Lincoln made they're own version of the Mustang. It would basically be called the Lincoln Leppard just like Mercury had the Cougar and Ford had the Mustang.
I used to work for Lincoln I retire now that I got 5 Lincoln's in my house from a 1979 Mark v Bill blass until 2011 Lincoln Town car new Lincoln's no good
Good enough documentary, but it really focuses on early history and the Continental. Would've loved to hear a reference to the Versailles and other less prominent Lincolns
funny, whenever I read about duesenberg, they say duesenberg was the most durable, when I read about cadillac, same...americans really never seem to find flaws in their brands if they love them
I love the simple little clock in the late 90s/2000 Continental. I've ridden in a couple old taxis in Honolulu. Just keep rebuilding the engine. The drivers loved them.
FordLincoln can't manufacture the part I need for my car and I'm left suffering as a result for last 4 months. I never expected a luxury section car of a reputed company like Ford lincoln would ever be present in a body shop for months waiting for part availability and not having any ETA. This has caused me immense inconvenience and I become depressed. I took Disappointed in the lack of support and options
'32 Lincoln Zephyr better than a Chrysler Airflow? The Chrysler Airflow did not come out until 1934. To me, the 1934 Chrysler Imperial Airflow with that huge waterfall grill was the best of all the 30's cars. Edsel and Henry Ford both knew the Chrysler Imperial was better than the Lincoln in craftsmanship and engineering. Edsel would ball his fist every time Chrysler Imperial and Lincoln was used in the same sentence. Lincoln was a good brand like Chrysler was a good brand, but they took, some say stole, so many ideas from us at Chrysler it got to the point were we almost stopped comparing Chrysler and Imperial with Lincoln and went after Cadillac.
Andrew Armstrong ...the Lincoln was and is arguably a better product than Cadillac, and leaps and bounds better than any Chrysler product...I mean come on, let's keep it real here....
Good history, but it should have begun by mentioning that Henry Leland created Cadillac in 1902, and that he and his son, Wilfred, stayed with Cadillac for a while after William Durant acquired it as part of General Motors. Then Henry branched out on his own to create Lincoln. Thus, TWO of Amerca's great luxury cars were created by the same man. BTW, the 1957-8 Eldorado Brougham (probably Cadillac's response to the 1956-7 Contintal Mark II) was priced at $13,074.
Hard to support that statement, given the same man created both. Maybe you could say Henry L. learned from experience. I certainly agree GM has made a mess of Cadillac. Leland would roll in his grave. I’d love a Lincoln based on the Panther platform, but unfortunately all I can afford is an old P71 Crown Vic on that platform. 🙄
American cars are *style over substance!* Australian cars were *substance first! Style last!* Cars for Australia had to perform well and be safe to drive. Appearance counted for less than 1% in importance. The car should look good but never ostentatious.
As a Kid my Dad only owned Lincolns and now I’m older and in Just bought my first Lincoln SUV to stay in the Tradition !
My parents brought me home in a New 1962 Continental Blk Cherry /Parchment interior. The only one in Detroit. Even had a Leather matching baby seat on the arm rest in back. And matching Luggage in the trunk and and Mom had matching hat and gloves. Wow. All for $5200 Cash. Dad worked for GM advertising got any free car but a Caddy.
Should have bought a continental SUVs are stupid
The Lincoln of 1932 was a gorgeous car. A real beauty. I am captivated by the styling and the handsome looking smooth running engine. Even today I'd take a Lincoln over a Cadillac.
My great-grandfather was a well-to-do man and ALWAYS drove a Lincoln.
I currently have a MKZ . My first Lincoln was a 75 Mark IV, loved it, then a Mark V, a Mark Vll, that I loved then a Mark Vlll. Yes, I love Lincolns!! 🙂
Just bought my dream car today, a black 2003+ Town Car!
My dad was the head of security for a high profile family here in Fort Worth And I remember when he would bring their Town Car home some days!
It was super nice! Congrats!
@@martindeleon9863 nice! Turned out that my dream car was a piece of shit and I've blown almost four grand into fixing it 😂 I need a cleaner example
@@Nathan_Jay
They are good cars if kept up properly. Not saying it's your fault. I'm currently looking at a 2018 MKZ. Those things are just gorgeous! Ford is doing good things with Lincoln. What I really wish they would do however is an MKZ coupe or another continental coupe.
I think an MKZ coupe with TTV6 would be so sick!
@@martindeleon9863 it would be, but make sure you upgrade the rods and pistons!
I ended up with the bottom of the barrel example, which is my fault. I've been doing my best to fix up what I can.
@martindeleon9863 You gotta watch for those EcoBoost engines, those aren't known for reliability at all.
I really enjoyed this video. I enjoy my1989 Lincoln signature Series with a moonroof and cloth seats. Sad to see the new continental will not be with us to long 😥.
Loved my 88 towncar and my 81 mark vi..nothing beats a lincoln.
Count me in, the wife got an 03 Town Car and I loved it so much I went out and got me an 04 Town Car Ultimate. We are both still driving them because we cannot find another car we like as much. I guess we will need to stock up on some used 2011's as future replacements. There is just nothing else out there...Ugh!
Love the Lincolns...Thanks for this!
bluesdriver63 Cadillac is better
I read about a guy who modified an early 40's Continental. He replaced the V12 and 3 speed with a 460 and C6. It's a wonder he wasn't crucified when he showed it.
Nobody really cares that much about Lincoln's lol. It's the Chevy engines in a Ford that get em
@@thetreblerebel idk wat ur talking about my lincoln town car gets a lot of love when im driving.
Did a test drive of a '71 Mark III few years back. Fun ride and very comfy, though the car had been used a lot.
Um. No such thing......71 would be a mark 4
To this day the Lincoln is the most comfortable vehicle based on surveys. I own a Lincoln Mark LT. Its a Pick up Truck that actually rides better than my Ford Expedition SUV.
I have a '90 Mark VII LSC and a '64 black Continental Convertible-- best cars in the world to me!
I love Lincoln's American cars are the best in the world
NO, the 60's Lincoln didn't weigh 5 tons; it did top 5,000 lbs.
Al Capone had a bulletproofed Cadillac that actually weighed 5 tons, thanks to all the armor plating.
Lane Dexter
I wondered about that too and looked it up.
A 1964 Lincoln Continental Convertible weighs 5.393 lbs = 2.446 tons.
Slightly more than my 1975 Continental Mark IV: 5.353 lbs = 2.428 tons which looks right. I have had it on a scale once.
The old school Lincolns (like the Old 60s Continentals as well as the Mark series Lincolns like the Mark III and of course the Town Car from 1989-2011) are by far the best Lincolns ever.
I have always thought that the ‘56-‘57 and ‘58-‘60 Lincolns (especially the ‘59-‘60 models) were the most beautiful ever produced.
But the geeks here did not even address those cars!
Lincoln is my favorite car brand, My dream car is the new Lincoln Continental coach door edition and a Navigator
Sad how they skipped over the road race Lincolns (1952 to 1955), first American car with ball joint front suspension. first Ford product with an overhead valve V8. One of the best handling American cars of the 50s.
Sad how they also skipped over the MkVII LSC which was also one of the best handling American cars of the 80’s, it was a perfect balance of luxury and performance
Fact: Lincoln named after Abraham Lincoln.
? Why would you skip the 69-71 Mark 3? One of the greatest, most popular Lincolns ever produced.
My first car at 16 years old was a 1966 Black/Black Continental, lots of good times in that beauty.
Agreed
That to me is the best looking Lincoln ever.
the 1961 continental body style is the most beautiful car ever made the entire history of automobile
I had a 75 town car jeeeze that was big and beautiful. With the toss over headlamp flaps etc. What a car! Then I had kids and she had to go . I just want my car back!
My Dad had a 1972 and then later a 1978. The '72 was my favorite....Deep Dark Blue with Dark Blue Leather. The 1978 was Brown with a tan soft top.The catalytic convertor sort of spoiled that one for me. The interior was luxurious as all heck though. We had other Lincoln models over the years and a few Caddys, Mercedes and Bimmers but the 1972 Lincoln Town Car was my favorite.
My brother had the 76 town car. I drove it a few times and I had the feeling it was taking up the entire lane on the street it was fantastic! The decklid was huge!
The two great American luxury brands,Lincoln and Cadillac, were both founded by Henry Leland
I know man, Ford should've created the Leland division to compete with Buick and Edsel competes with Pontiac and Mercury competes with Oldsmobile.
You brought up a good and important point. Henry Leland was the founder of the best luxury cars, first Cadillac which was eventually bought out by GM, then Lincoln which was eventually bought out by Ford.
Wow that mark 2 unbelievable!
I love my 2013 Navigator in Midnight Sapphire.
NICE BOAT!!!
Henry Leland- the first caddy was a lincoln!
True story
The 1956 Mark II is one of the most beautiful cars of all time. I’m a millennial and it pains me that most people my age prob have no idea what it is
Works of art by designers who had a flair for beauty.
"Hey Dave!!! Go on and catch that Car!!" Lil funny stuff
Imagine if Lincoln made they're own version of the Mustang. It would basically be called the Lincoln Leppard just like Mercury had the Cougar and Ford had the Mustang.
the mk8 had the 4.6 cobra
@@ezioassassain True but the platform was based on the Thunderbird.
I still think the side profile of the Continental was the inspiration for the Mustang.
My Great Aunt had a Zephyr, what beautiful Car .
1948 V12
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I used to work for Lincoln I retire now that I got 5 Lincoln's in my house from a 1979 Mark v Bill blass until 2011 Lincoln Town car new Lincoln's no good
Good enough documentary, but it really focuses on early history and the Continental. Would've loved to hear a reference to the Versailles and other less prominent Lincolns
I think the E type is the most beautiful car ever made and the continental is the most handsome ever made
funny, whenever I read about duesenberg, they say duesenberg was the most durable, when I read about cadillac, same...americans really never seem to find flaws in their brands if they love them
Hi I'm into mercedes-benz car and cadillac car vs Lincoln cars. And my favorite car is mercedes-benz s-class and cadillac .
Secret trivia. Henry Leland was Col Sanders incognito 🤭
5 tons for a 1964 Lincoln. I don’t think so. Maybe 5,000 lbs.
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Is the Continental collection still in the garage at LBJ Ranch?
I love the simple little clock in the late 90s/2000 Continental. I've ridden in a couple old taxis in Honolulu. Just keep rebuilding the engine. The drivers loved them.
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This is a 2020 black label model
"5 tons"....???? That's ten thousand pounds. I believe the vehicle was 5000 pounds.
I love my 1996 lincoln town car cartier she beautiful and rides smooth I had a 87 but some dick head hit me and bent the frame
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FordLincoln can't manufacture the part I need for my car and I'm left suffering as a result for last 4 months.
I never expected a luxury section car of a reputed company like Ford lincoln would ever be present in a body shop for months waiting for part availability and not having any ETA. This has caused me immense inconvenience and I become depressed.
I took Disappointed in the lack of support and options
just curious but what part is it and make/model?
'32 Lincoln Zephyr better than a Chrysler Airflow? The Chrysler Airflow did not come out until 1934. To me, the 1934 Chrysler Imperial Airflow with that huge waterfall grill was the best of all the 30's cars. Edsel and Henry Ford both knew the Chrysler Imperial was better than the Lincoln in craftsmanship and engineering. Edsel would ball his fist every time Chrysler Imperial and Lincoln was used in the same sentence. Lincoln was a good brand like Chrysler was a good brand, but they took, some say stole, so many ideas from us at Chrysler it got to the point were we almost stopped comparing Chrysler and Imperial with Lincoln and went after Cadillac.
Andrew Armstrong ...the Lincoln was and is arguably a better product than Cadillac, and leaps and bounds better than any Chrysler product...I mean come on, let's keep it real here....
I liked the 46-47-48 Lincolns but they redesigned it and made it odd, in my opinion.
I believe those years were the first to have single piece windshield.
I like Lincolns better than Caddies and Imperials
What ha happen to baby JJ brought me here
Good history, but it should have begun by mentioning that Henry Leland created Cadillac in 1902, and that he and his son, Wilfred, stayed with Cadillac for a while after William Durant acquired it as part of General Motors. Then Henry branched out on his own to create Lincoln. Thus, TWO of Amerca's great luxury cars were created by the same man. BTW, the 1957-8 Eldorado Brougham (probably Cadillac's response to the 1956-7 Contintal Mark II) was priced at $13,074.
Lane Dexter ....Cadillac's were and are beneath Lincoln's, period....it is what it is 🤷🏻♂️
Hard to support that statement, given the same man created both. Maybe you could say Henry L. learned from experience. I certainly agree GM has made a mess of Cadillac. Leland would roll in his grave. I’d love a Lincoln based on the Panther platform, but unfortunately all I can afford is an old P71 Crown Vic on that platform. 🙄
These boomer commentators have no appreciation for the 58-60 aesthetic, I always thought they were beautiful.
I had a 62 Lincoln 4-door sedan for several months circa 1974 when the Arabs shut off the oil spigot. I traded it on a 74 VW Beetle.
American cars are *style over substance!* Australian cars were *substance first! Style last!* Cars for Australia had to perform well and be safe to drive. Appearance counted for less than 1% in importance. The car should look good but never ostentatious.
What you want a cookie?
5;54 Look everybody...it"s Donald MacBride ! JUMPING BUTTERBALLS !!!
Who?
john a. Famous character actor from the 1930s and 1940s.
Cars are toys for adults.