1967 Lincoln Continental Anheuser-Busch Executive Limousine

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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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 or hearse is a feat of both engineering and craftmanship, and Lehmann-Peterson of Chicago was among the best in creating what it called the Executive Limousine. 

Formed in 1963, the partnership of Skip Lehmann and Robert Peterson proved its worth — first to Ford Motor Company and eventually to the appropriate government officials — when it 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 Executive Limousine, ordered by Anheuser-Busch and used to transport company CEO August Busch II, has a chauffeur divider window and a padded Landau roof with opera rear windows for additional privacy and sound proofing. The rear compartment seats 4-5 passengers, and features include a walnut cabinet, rear door courtesy lights, and AM/FM radio/stereo. 

Highlights 

• Offered from the Rocket City Collection 

• Executive Limousine by Lehmann-Peterson ordered by Anheuser-Busch and used to transport company CEO August Busch II 

• Showing 52,262 miles, believed to be original 

• Finished in Black Satin paint over Black leather upholstery in front and plush gray cloth in the rear 

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

• C6 three-speed automatic transmission 

• Like-new black vinyl Landau top  

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 53A – Four-door sedan 

  • Paint: A – Black Satin 

  • Trim: 2A – Black leather 

  • Date: 10L – Built November 10, 1966 

  • DSO: 42 – Los Angeles District Sales Office  

  • Axle: 2F – 2.80:1 axle ratio 

  • Trans: U – C6 three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (7Y80G816437) decodes as: 

  • 7 – 1967 model year 

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 80 – Four-door sedan 

  • G – 462 cu-in V8 engine 

  • 816437 – Sequential production number 

 Features 

• New mufflers 

• Power steering, brakes, and windows 

• Air conditioning 

• Speed control 

• 120 mph speedometer 

• Water temperature gauge mounted below the dash 

• AM radio with power antenna 

• Sliding divider glass between driver and rear passenger compartment 

• Rear AM/FM stereo, walnut cabinet, and air conditioning controls 

  Known Imperfections 

• Paint chip above driver’s side headlights 

• Paint imperfections between front and rear doors on passenger side and on driver’s rear door 

• Mild scratches on chrome trim 

• Some light wear on rear upholstery 

• Limousine originally included a TV 

• The front AC system blows cool air, but not cold

Included 

• Spare tire with cover 

• Jack 

• Original Lincoln hubcaps 

• Fire extinguisher 

• Miscellaneous spare parts 

• Copies of the original build sheet, a 1995 classified ad offering the limo for sale, a 1997 letter from a previous owner, and an Old Cars magazine article about Lehmann-Peterson

Ownership History 

This 1967 Lincoln Continental Limousine joined The Rocket City Collection recently. Prior to that, the limo had been with its previous owner in Texas since 1997. 

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