In the immediate post-war years, Lincoln designs seemed to flow in cycles: the Continental Mark II was one of the most beautiful post-war American cars ever conceived. It was striking, elegant and refined, and did it ever make a statement. The 1958 through 1960 Lincolns also made a statement, but for different reasons. They were so big that certain municipalities considered them oversized loads and mandated special reflectors or market lights. But they weren't just big, they were garish and graceless. The 1961 Continentals were a different story. The new Lincolns were like Cassius Clay, as Mohamed Ali was then named. They were big and muscular, but they also had a delicacy of style and movement. From the quad headlights mounted in the long low grille, to the simple, straight flanks, there was an economy of line that was appealing. Except for that full-width grille and the front and rear bumpers, there was little chrome trim on the car. In an interesting stylistic touch, the front doors were hinged at the front and the rears were hinged at the rear. Understatement was back and Lincoln buyers made their pleasure clear. At first inspection, sales were barely up by 1.3 percent. However, in 1960 Lincoln offered a dozen models spread over three complete product lines. In 1961 there were just two models in one line, a sedan and a four-door convertible and sales showed a slight increase. Surely the accounts and manufacturing engineers, as well as dealers, were delighted. Mechanical specifications were simplified as well as styling. The one and only V8 overhead valve engine offered displaced a massive 430 cid and generated 300 horsepower. This engine was, in turn, mated exclusively to Lincoln’s Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. In typical American luxury car fashion, front suspension was independent and the rear axle was solid. Rolling on a 123-inch wheelbase and stretching 212.4, it was more than a foot shorter than the outgoing Continental Mk V. The 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible from Jasper Wiglesworth’s collection is black, black and black. And no car is more indelibly associated with the days of Camelot and the Kennedys than a black Lincoln Continental. Having covered just 78,000 miles, this unrestored Continental features a pristine and correct top, original leather and the optional factory air conditioning. After 40 years this big Lincoln is still beautiful and still graceful. It is also a convertible that will carry the entire family.
In the immediate post-war years, Lincoln designs seemed to flow in cycles: the Continental Mark II was one of the most beautiful post-war American cars ever conceived. It was striking, elegant and refined, and did it ever make a statement. The 1958 through 1960 Lincolns also made a statement, but for different reasons. They were so big that certain municipalities considered them oversized loads and mandated special reflectors or market lights. But they weren't just big, they were garish and graceless. The 1961 Continentals were a different story. The new Lincolns were like Cassius Clay, as Mohamed Ali was then named. They were big and muscular, but they also had a delicacy of style and movement. From the quad headlights mounted in the long low grille, to the simple, straight flanks, there was an economy of line that was appealing. Except for that full-width grille and the front and rear bumpers, there was little chrome trim on the car. In an interesting stylistic touch, the front doors were hinged at the front and the rears were hinged at the rear. Understatement was back and Lincoln buyers made their pleasure clear. At first inspection, sales were barely up by 1.3 percent. However, in 1960 Lincoln offered a dozen models spread over three complete product lines. In 1961 there were just two models in one line, a sedan and a four-door convertible and sales showed a slight increase. Surely the accounts and manufacturing engineers, as well as dealers, were delighted. Mechanical specifications were simplified as well as styling. The one and only V8 overhead valve engine offered displaced a massive 430 cid and generated 300 horsepower. This engine was, in turn, mated exclusively to Lincoln’s Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. In typical American luxury car fashion, front suspension was independent and the rear axle was solid. Rolling on a 123-inch wheelbase and stretching 212.4, it was more than a foot shorter than the outgoing Continental Mk V. The 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible from Jasper Wiglesworth’s collection is black, black and black. And no car is more indelibly associated with the days of Camelot and the Kennedys than a black Lincoln Continental. Having covered just 78,000 miles, this unrestored Continental features a pristine and correct top, original leather and the optional factory air conditioning. After 40 years this big Lincoln is still beautiful and still graceful. It is also a convertible that will carry the entire family.
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