1967 Lincoln Continental Lehmann-Peterson Limousine

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer a selection of vehicles from The SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southwestern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The passion of one car enthusiast can be benefited by all to enjoy, as cars return to the road after extensive builds and care. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to million-dollar builds, American muscle to European classic, drag racers to off-road machines. There is truly something for everyone in SugarCreek. 

This selection of vehicles offered by SugarCreek feature premium American classics, as well as a wide assortment of European enthusiast cars. 

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The 1967 Lincoln Continental Lehmann-Peterson Limousine represents a pinnacle of American luxury and bespoke craftsmanship. Built by Lehmann-Peterson of Chicago, the official coachbuilder for Lincoln from 1963 to 1970, these limousines were custom-ordered for elite clientele including celebrities, politicians, and business magnates. 

Lehmann-Peterson began converting standard Lincoln Continentals into executive limousines in 1963, after impressing Ford with a prototype that surpassed Ford’s rigorous durability tests. By 1967, their conversions featured a 34-inch stretch, creating a 160-inch wheelbase, and were powered by a 462 cubic inch V8 engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. 

Only 76 Lehmann-Peterson limousines were built in 1967, and fewer than ten are known to survive today. Since each was custom ordered they were often outfitted with amenities like dual air conditioning systems, auto-dimming headlamps, cruise control, and a division window. 

These limousines were not just transportation—they were mobile statements of prestige, often featuring lavish interiors with leather and cloth upholstery, entertainment systems, and custom options. Today, they are highly prized by for their rarity, craftsmanship, and historical significance.  

Highlights 

• Offered from The SugarCreek Collection 

• One of 76 built in 1967; less than 10 known to exist 

• Refreshed in 2012 to include exterior paint, Black leather interior, and mechanical and maintenance repairs  

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

• C6 three-speed automatic transmission  

• The data plate decodes as:  

  • Body: 53A – Four-door sedan  

  • Paint: A – Black Satin (resprayed silver) 

  • Trim: 2A – Black leather  

  • Date: 15C – Built on 15 March 1967  

  • DSO: 84 – Home Office Reserve   

  • Axle: 6 – 2.80:1 axle ratio  

  • Trans: U – C6 three-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (7Y80G836543) decodes as:  

  • 7 – 1967 model year  

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant  

  • 80 – Four-door sedan  

  • G – 462 cu-in V8 engine  

  • 836543 – Sequential production number  

Features 

• Recent maintenance includes: 

  • Brand new Road One Cavalry A/S 235/75/R15 tires 

  • New battery 

• Transmission rebuilt February 2013 

• Pioneer AM/FM radio with CD player and Kicker speakers in rear 

• Functional Factory air conditioning in front  

• Functional Custom air conditioning in rear 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, and seat 

• Aftermarket gauges 

Known Imperfections 

• Front right chrome pitted 

• Door window chrome pitted 

• Center door trim popped up  

• Rear door edge chipped 

• Left window tint delaminated  

• Door jamb paint issues 

• Driver’s door trim pulled away 

• Rear emblem pitted 

• Panel gaps on doors 

• Left rear fender scratched 

• Chrome trim minor scratches 

• Front emblem pitted 

• Air filter rusted and taped  

• Rust in engine bay 

• Rust on valve covers 

• Bubbled paint on top 

• Leather wrinkled on dash  

• Aluminum faded on dash 

• Lettering faded on dash 

• Right rear door panel pulled away 

• Driver seat leather scratched  

• Door handles pitted 

• AM/FM radio up front doesn’t work 

Included 

• Keys 

 Ownership History 

This 1967 Lincoln Continental Lehmann-Peterson Limousine joined The SugarCreek Collection in August 2011. 

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: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com