Make: | Lincoln |
Model: | Continental |
Type: | 4 Door Convertible |
Trim: | Top Grade Leather Period Correct |
Year: | 1961 |
Mileage: | 89374 |
VIN: | 1Y86H424095 |
Color: | COLOR: A = Presidential black |
Engine: | 430 CDI |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Twin-Range Turbo-Drive 3-Speed Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | TRIM: 26 = Black Leather Pleated Design Bench Seat |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Laguna Beach, California, United States |
If you should have any questions please call my cell.949-433-0404 Griffin
The 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
The FIRST year of a 58 year legacy.
America'sMost Distinguished Motorcar
As the fourth generation of the Continental, Ford was going “all in” on this 1961.
You will notice refinements in styling for 1961.
The world's only production 4-door convertible model at the time.
Award-winning styling that put the styling departments at the competition on alert!
Singular in its luxury and comfort. Unique in its ease of handling, its center rear opening rear doors, its full power auxiliaries as standard equipment.
Unequaled in its construction and ride, incorporating an impressive list of engineering refinements.
This year, discover Lincoln Continental for yourself.
Examine its new, even more luxurious interior.
Turn the Key and feel the powerful response of the largest and most carefully built engine of any automobile made.
Drive it and experience the full power and the unsurpassed ride of the Continental.
And, when you do, imagine how it will feel to own a Lincoln Continental Convertible...
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Out of the 25,160 total produced, only 2,857 were CONVERTIBLES!!
What that means is only .011% of the entire production were CONVERTIBLES.
In recent stats suggest, that only 3%, are still in existence and road worthy.
That means there are less than 86 of these Lincoln's left on the road.
Production Started: September 28, 1960.
Production Ended: July 9, 1961.
She was born on August 3rd 1960 produced to be sold in District Sales Office (DSO) LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA.
“Let's us start at the top, shall we...”
Biography:
She was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Crowl M.D. on June 25th 1961 at Sachs & Sons Ford Lincoln Mercury in Downey California.
Dr. Crowl graduated in 1946 from the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
Dr. Crowl was a California State Board Certified Physician and Surgeon.
She was loved and taken care of until the second owner Gary Shereve acquired her on May of 1974 where she lived and again was VERY well maintained in Pasadena California.
When I found her, she was sitting under a cover sleeping inside a garage in Pasadena California. As I looked her over, I knew she was solid as solid could get. Her bones are what you would expect growing up in California.
She truly is a piece of American history.
She has only been driven 89,374 miles over her lifetime.
What that means is:
NO SMOKING / JUST ROCK SOLID
Just an all inclusive pleasure to drive...
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The 1961 is considered by many to be the best of the series.
Here are her numbers: 1Y86H424095
Digit #1: 1 = Year (1961)
Digit #2: Y = Assembly Plant (Y - Wixom, Michigan)
Digits #3 and 4: 86 = Body Style (86 - 4-Door Convertible)
Digit #5: N = Engine Code (N - 430 CID V-8)
Digits #6-11: 24095 = Consecutive Unit Number
The VIN Plate below decodes as: 74A A 86 03H 4 7
BODY: 74A = Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible
COLOR: A = Presidential black
TRIM: 86 = Black Leather Pleated Design Bench Seat
DATE: 17D = August 3rd 1960 (day of month, letter represents month)
TRANS: 4 = Twin-Range Turbo-Drive 3-Speed Automatic:
7 = Conventional rear axle, 2.89:1 ratio
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Tim Code: 86 74A (Convertible) Total Built: 2,857
Trim Code: 82 53A (Sedan) Total Built: 25,160
"This data should put things into perspective as to how rare this Convertible really is...."
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE CODE / ENGINE DETAILS
N - 430 CID V-8
Bore and Stroke: 4.30 x 3.70 inches Compression Ratio: 10.00:1 Brake Horsepower: 320 @ 4600 rpm Torque: 465 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm Carburetor: Carter 4V (C3VE-9510B)
TRANSMISSION DESCRIPTION
4 Twin-Range Turbo-Drive Automatic
REAR AXLE CODE REAR AXLE RATIO
1 Optional: 3 A 2.89:1 Optional: 3.11:1?2.89:1 Directed power
TIRE SIZE BRAKE
9.15x 15 Firestone brand Self-adjusting hydraulic system
Front: Ventilated : Drum type
Rear: Ventilated : Drum type
WHEELBASE
123 inches
Front Tread: 62.1 inches
Rear Tread: 61.0 inches
DIMENSIONS
Length: 216.3 inches
Width: 78.6 inches Height: 54.2 inches
Trunk: 14.4 cubic feet Trunk
Sill Height: 24.0"
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Front headroom: 39"
Rear headroom: 38.4"
Front legroom: 41.1"
Rear legroom: 40.5"
Front shoulder room: 59.3"
Rear shoulder room: 59.4"
Front hip room: 62.3"
Rear hip room: 62.4"
CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank: 25 gallons?Cooling System: 25 qts. (with heater)
“Luxury tailored to your good taste.”
"The NEW BLACK TOP GRADE LEATHER hides were picked by me personally.”
When each of this Continental's seats were re-upholstered, extraordinary care was exercised to achieve perfect workmanship with every meticulous stitch."
"Her body she needed very little work".
Here were the steps:
Prior to paint, ALL of her chrome trim was all removed re-chromed and professionally hand polished.
1. She was taken down to the metal (by hand) NOT by sand blasting. I was amazed at how perfect she was under that faded paint. She spent well over 60 days in paint and body. "No need to rush perfection".
2. Then we began by degreasing the metal to remove contaminants left over from the stripping process. The metal is then treated and coated with zinc for superior corrosion resistance and better adhesion of the subsequent paint layers.
3. Primer was the first layer of paint. It is formulated to fill tiny scratches and imperfections in the body and give the subsequent color coats something to adhere to. Unlike the drab gray primer of yesteryear, we used colored primer to hide future damage from rock or stone chips.
4. The base coat, or color layer, was the next in the process. In the past, this was the final layer of paint, which was directly exposed to the environment. We then applied clear-coat paint over the final color layer. (Clear coat is a layer of paint without color pigment added-it is simply clear paint. The clear coat adds high gloss while protecting the colored base coat from scratching, chipping, and the effects of the environment.)
Finally....Her paint is thick and smooth as you can see in the photos.
During paint and body here are the notes about the chrome trim interior & exterior.
Removed & Re-chromed / Metal worked and Polished
Hand Polishing
All 4 doors the entire door trim was removed, disassembled and hand polished this included:
What's she has NEW:
List of Sandblasted and Powder Coated items:
She fires up on first try and runs very quiet and smooth.
I live on top of a large hill looking over looking the Pacific Ocean, she attacks this hill with ease and her temp stays running cool.
She comes with:
At this point I believe I have covered ALL of the bases....
If you should have any questions please call my cell. 949-433-0404 Griffin
OH, YEAH.......ONE LAST THING...
"IF YOU'RE THAT GUY.....?"
AND YOUR WIFE HAS YOUR NUTS IN HER PURSE?
AS TIME IS PRECIOUS....PLEASE CLEAR IT WITH HER BEFORE YOU PICK UP THE PHONE"
"IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEETTHANLIVE ON YOUR KNEES"
"THE 1961 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL.......... YOUR FINEST INVESTMENT IN TOMORROW"
Griffin 949.433.0404