1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible
They tell us…. This is one of the most iconic American automobiles ever produced, with stunning design featuring rear-hinged “suicide” doors.
America’s A legend was born for the 1961 model year. The eloquent Lincoln Continental was completely re-designed. Its new silhouette is completely in character with tradition. It is long, low, and wide. This all-new Continental is designed to shed the excesses of the 1950s with style. The formidable Lincoln Continental four-door convertible is the world’s only production model of this type.
The award-winning 1961 Lincoln Continental had a major influence on the American luxury car market. It is designed by Elwood Engel, a talented designer with vision. This new design was shocking at a time when bigger was supposed to be better…the 1961 Lincoln is smaller, unlike the gargantuan model it replaced. The fourth generation Lincoln Continental was built from 1961 until 1969. Corporate management at Ford set a goal to build the finest mass-produced domestic automobile of its time. As a convertible, the Continental is an elegant open grand tourer.
This example was finished in Green Velvet Metallic from the factory and came standard with a forward-hinged hood and rear coach doors.
A green monochromatic treatment is carried throughout the interior, including the replacement vinyl seat upholstery, door panels, dash, and replacement carpeting. Additional equipment includes power-adjustable front seats, electric windows, an AM/FM radio, and an Alpine CD stereo mounted in the glovebox and linked amplifier and speakers.
The 430ci MEL V8 was rated at 300 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Twin-Range Turbo Drive automatic transmission with three speeds.
The 1961 Lincoln Continental four-door convertible was unique in the entire world. The convertible had the same interior roominess as the sedan. This model showcased the all-new design with youthful vitality. The beautiful new architecture is augmented by elegant forward-opening rear coach doors. The knife blade fenders and slab-sided design dominated the full-size Continental becoming Lincoln hallmarks.
