1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. Nothing quite encapsulates the launch and excitement of the region as this out-of-world collection of cars including movie cars and tributes, desirable classics, and a rocket truck itself. 3… 2… 1… These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE.    

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When Ford Motor Company President Edsel Ford asked company chief stylist Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie to design a special one-off luxury vehicle for his March 1939 vacation, Gregorie sketched a convertible using a Lincoln-Zephyr as a base. The prototype was produced on time and delivered to Edsel Ford in Florida. Interest from Edsel's well-off friends was high, and he sent a telegram back to Michigan saying that he could sell a thousand of them — and the Continental was born.  

The 1966 Lincoln Continental continued the tradition of sophisticated design and advanced engineering. The luxury car featured a distinctive slab-sided body design by George Walker and was available as a four-door sedan and a four-door convertible, both of which featured rear-hinged “suicide doors” that added to its unique charm and ease of access. 

Under the hood, the ’66 Continental was powered by a new 462 cubic-inch V8 engine producing 340 horsepower and 485 lb-ft of torque, paired with a three-speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. The interior featured plush leather seating on convertibles and advanced amenities for the time, including power windows, power seats, and air conditioning, luxuries one would expect from “America’s most distinguished motorcar” and the only four-door convertible manufactured in the U.S. since 1950. 

Highlights 

• Offered from the Rocket City Collection 

• The only American four-door convertible since 1950 

• Powered by a 462 cu-in V8 rated at 340 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque 

• Dual-Range Turbo-Drive three-speed automatic transmission 

• Refinished in dark blue paint over blue pleated vinyl and leather upholstery with white trim 

• White convertible top 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 74A – Four-door convertible 

  • Color: F – Light Blue (now dark blue) 

  • Trim: 82 – Blue 

  • Date: 18B – Built 18 February 

  • DSO: 84 – Home Office Reserve 

  • Axle: P – 2.80:1 rear axle ratio 

  • Trans: 4 – C6 automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (6Y866437735) decodes as: 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 86 – Four-door convertible 

  • 6 – 462 cu-in V8 340 hp 

  • 437735 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Recent paint correction, buff, and wax 

• Re-upholstered seats and new carpet installed by the previous owner 

• Convertible top serviced by Karl’s Kustoms in Ankeny, Iowa 

• Suicide doors 

• Air conditioning 

• AM radio 

• Ironman RB-12 NWS 235/75R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Upholstery is separating from driver’s door near the lock 

• Cracking on top of driver’s side B-pillar 

• Wear on dashboard 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History

This 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible joined The Rocket City Collection in March 2025. Prior to that, the car had been part of a private collection since 2016. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts  Phone: 912.508.4096  email: rpotts@hagerty.com