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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From conveying U.S. Presidents and dignitaries to shuttling newlyweds and prom queens, the stretch limousine has been an important part of American culture. Creating a limousine is a feat of both engineering and craftmanship, and Lehmann-Peterson of Chicago was among the best.  

Formed in 1963, the partnership of Skip Lehmann and Robert Patterson managed to gain an audience with Ford Motor Company and proved that Lehmann-Patterson was more than up to the task. The company took a 1963 Lincoln Continental, stretched it by three feet, and made an unannounced visit to Ford headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, to show off its new executive limousine. Ford engineers were skeptical, since research showed that any car stretched more than three inches would suffer greatly from metal fatigue. After extensive testing, the Lehmann-Peterson proved to be stronger than the standard Continental. A deal was soon struck, and the company produced executive limousines until 1970.  

This 1967 Lincoln Continental Lehmann-Peterson Limousine — which is, in fact, a 1966 Continental that was titled as a ’67 — features a rear compartment that seats 5-6 passengers and has its own air conditioning and Pioneer AM/FM stereo with CD player and Kicker speakers. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The SugarCreek Collection  

• One of approximately 120 built in 1966 

• Refreshed in 2011 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  

• C4 three-speed automatic transmission with dual range 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 53A – 4-door sedan 

  • Color: A – Black (now Navy Blue) 

  • Trim: 86 – Black 

  • Date: 26K – 26 October  

  • DSO: 84 – District Sales Office: Home Office Reserve 

  • Axle: 1 – 3.00:1 rear axle ratio 

  • Trans: 6 – C4 Automatic transmission with dual range 

• The chassis number (6Y80G412891) decodes as: 

  • 6 – 1966 model year (titled as a ’67) 

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 80 – 4-door sedan 

  • G – 462 cu-in V8 engine  

  • 412891 – Sequential production number  

Features 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, and seats 

• Functional Factory air conditioning in front  

• Functional Custom air conditioning in rear 

• Aftermarket gauge cluster 

• Factory AM/FM radio in front 

• Rear seats 5-6 and has air conditioning and Pioneer AM/FM radio with CD player and Kicker speakers 

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

  Known Imperfections 

• Paint imperfections, including chips, scuffs, scratches, bubbles, and cracks 

• Some pitting on chrome, emblems, trim, and handles 

• Dash and some lettering faded 

• Open screw holes on dash, some switches are faded, surface rust on sills, trim screw and switch are missing 

• Front carpet is faded 

• Paint peeling in engine bay 

• Door locks don’t work from the inside vacuum switch 

• AM/FM Radio up front doesn’t work 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History 

This 1967 Lincoln Continental Lehmann-Peterson Limousine was added to The SugarCreek Collection in February 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